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Chain of traceability
Summary
Introduction
History
The role of the BIPM
Traceability
Chain of traceability
Standards
Metrology and legal metrology
The future
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Figure. Schematic representation of the various types of standard that exist in a particular area of metrology, and how the level of precision will decrease along the chain of responsibility.
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