THE UNCERTAIN NUMBER: A DATA MODEL FOR MEASUREMENT

Blair D Hall
Abstract:
A simple model for data obtained by measurement is described. The data model satisfies requirements for evaluation and reporting of measurement uncertainty given in the Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (GUM). The model supports what is called internally consistent and transferable calculations, which are qualities favoured by the GUM. In this way, more rigorous GUM-compliant digital data processing can be supported than the common reporting format of a single value for measurement uncertainty presently allows.
Keywords:
Measurement uncertainty, metrological traceability, data model, abstract data-type, uncertain number
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IMEKO-TC6-2022-006.pdf
DOI:
10.21014/tc6-2022.006
Event details
Event name:
M4Dconf2022
Title:

First International IMEKO TC6 Conference on Metrology and Digital Transformation

Place:
Berlin, GERMANY
Time:
19 September 2022 - 21 September 2022
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Special session at M4Dconf2022
Title:

First International IMEKO TC6 Conference on Metrology and Digital Transformation

Place:
Berlin, GERMANY
Time:
19 September 2022 - 21 September 2022
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Event name:
M4Dconf2022 (2)
Title:

First International IMEKO TC6 Conference on Metrology and Digital Transformation

Place:
Berlin, GERMANY
Time:
19 September 2022 - 21 September 2022