De Gruyter Oldenbourg The Metrological Infrastructure - De Gruyter Series Book

Metrology serves as a fundamental but often unseen component of our modern world. This volume from the De Gruyter Series in Measurement Sciences focuses specifically on the infrastructure aspects of metrology. It provides a clear introduction to essential underlying concepts, including the International system of units, traceability, and uncertainty. Readers will learn about the specific concepts implemented to ensure that measurement results are comparable, reliable, and provide quantifiable trust. The text explores how traditional metrological principles offer significant benefits across diverse modern sectors. From applications in the field of medicine to the evaluation of complex cyber physical systems, this book explains how measurement infrastructure supports accuracy and reliability in critical industries.