Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

Working group 1.71

Realization of Acceleration

Tasks

Realization and dissemination of the units, and the associated scales, of acceleration, angular acceleration and derived motion quantities of solid bodies (see also calibration and measurement capabilities)
Calibration of transducers, measuring chains and measuring instruments for translational and rotational motion quantities (see also calibration and measurement capabilities)
Comparision measurements (national and international)
Research and development for the design, manufacture and investigation of acceleration exciters und angular acceleration exciters, and of precise methods for the measurement of motion quantities
Research and development for the establishment and investigation of standard methods of measurement and standard measuring devices for the realization and dissemination of the units and associated scales of motion quantities
Co-operation within the framework of the Deutscher Kalibrierdienst DKD and in national and international standardization bodies
Selected fundamental metrological investigations (Scientifico-technical co-operation; national, EU and international)

Adress

Head of Working Group		Dr. Thomas Bruns Tel.: 0531-592-1220 E-Mail: thomas.bruns@ptb.de

Adress		Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Arbeitsgruppe 1.71 - Darstellung Beschleunigung Bundesallee 100 38116 Braunschweig