Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

The following tasks are processed at the Acoustics and Dynamics Department

• Realization and dissemination of the unit acceleration

• Calibration of transducers, measuring chains and measuring instruments

• Research and development on standard methods of measurement and standard measuring devices

• Comparision measurements (national and international)

• Development and investigation of acceleration exciters and of precise methods for the measurement

• Co-operation within the framework of the Deutscher Kalibrierdienst (DAkkS) and in national and international standardization bodies

• Selected fundamental metrological investigations (Scientifico-technical co-operation; national and international)

• Basic investigations into sound power measurements

• Development of acoustic measurement procedures and test facilities

• Survey and calibration of acoustic measurement equipment and test facilities

• Quality assurance in applied acoustics

• Introduction of modern mathematical methods in applied acoustics

• Development of methods and devices for the traceable calibration of force transducers with impulse-shaped loads forces

• Fundamental research in the field of simultanous multi-component calibration of accelerometers

• Co-operation within the framework of the Deutscher Kalibrierdienst (DAkkS)