Standards Re-housed

12 August 2005

Continuing a trend of new investment in metrology that is visible in quite a few countries now, Holland's National Measuring Institute is the latest national standards lab to move to brand new facilities (costing 22 million euros).

As part of their regular science features, Radio Netherlands has produced a program that highlights the important work performed by NMI at this new building in Delft.

Be sure to listen to the streaming audio (it's in English) which includes explanations about the commercial and industrial need for measurement standards, the history of the International System of Units, maintenance of the practical realizations of the SI base units and international cooperation.

In summary, the program provides very understandable explanations that are aimed at educating "the man in the street". And you'll also learn why the NMI Director is pleased that the local sheep do not vibrate!

• A New Home for Seven Standards (Radio Netherlands)