Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

Division 1

Mechanics and Acoustics

Weight, force, velocity, loudness – the mechanical and acoustic quantities are cared for by Division 1. Apart from basic research, testing within the scope of legal metrology is a main task.

- Tasks

- Departments:

1.1 Mass
1.2 Solid Mechanics
1.3 Velocity
1.4 Gas Flow
1.5 Liquid Flow
1.6 Sound
1.7 Acoustics and Dynamics

- Latest scientific news from the division

- Contact

Tasks

This division conducts basic research work in the field of mechanical and acoustic measurands. It develops the relevant measurement standards with a view to realizing and disseminating the scales of measurement with highest precision. Another important task is the setting-up of measuring facilities for carrying out tests for Legal Metrology and the DKD in particular. The staff members give advice in all questions related to the areas of metrology concerned.

Departments and projects

Department 1.1 Mass:

Gravity Information System (GIS)

Department 1.2 Solid Mechanics:

Ion Accumulation

Department 1.3 Velocity:

Speed Measuring Instruments
IT Measuring Instruments for Traffic Enforcement
Dynamic Pressure Measurement

Department 1.4 Gas Flow:

Department 1.5 Liquid Flow:

Department 1.6 Sound:

Department 1.7 Acoustics and Dynamics:

Contact

Head of Division		Dir. u. Prof. Dr. Roman Schwartz Phone: +49-531-592-1010 E-Mail: roman.schwartz@ptb.de

Secretariat		Cindy Rogasch Tel.: +49-531-592-1011 Fax: +49-531-592-1015 E-Mail: cindy.rogasch@ptb.de

Address		Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Abteilung 1 Bundesallee 100 38116 Braunschweig Germany