NPL has a range of facilities for humidity calibration and measurement in-house or off-site. There is also a programme of research and development of calibration methods for humidity and related measurements.
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Thermal
Thermal activities at NPL include:
- set up and dissemination of the International Temperature Scale of 1990, ITS-90
- set up and dissemination of humidity measurement standards
- carry out research to develop primary measurement standards and capabilities
- provide measurement services, consultancy and training to make our work available to our customers
- pioneer new measurement solutions in science, medicine and industry.
Thermal research
- Temperature is one of the most commonly measured parameters in key sectors in industry, medicine, meteorology and technology, and in everyday life.
- Thermal performance measurement capability at NPL.
Thermal case studies
- The use of thermal imaging for quality control in heating fabrics.
- Development of new high temperature standards can lead to greater energy efficiency for industrial processes and give a better understanding of climate change.