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Standards in Trade Workshop / U. S. Technology and principles in metrology, standards-setting, and conformity assessment
Basic Mass, Length, Volume for State legal metrologists
Basic Mass-Seminar for Industry
Intermediate Mass-Seminar for Industry
Precision Thermometry Process Measurements Workshop
Short Course in Laser
Gage Block Calibration Seminar U.S.
Time and Frequency Seminar, Introduction - Level I Division, NIST
Time and Frequency Seminar, Fundamentals - Level II
Workshop on Synchronization in Telecommunication Systems
Temperature Measurement by Radiation Thermometry
Dimensional Metrology Seminar
Time and Frequency Seminar
Pressure Seminar and Workshop
Seminar on Easy and Not-so-easy Statistical Methods for Uncertainty Analyses
NIST Mass Measurement Seminar

Title of Program	Description of Program	Eligibility	Fee	Contact Information
Standards in Trade Workshop/ U. S. Technology and principles in metrology, standards-setting, and conformity assessment.	The two- week course provides a comprehensive overview of the roles of the U. S. Government, private sector, and international and regional organizations in the development of standards and the conduct of conformity assessment activities. The workshop focuses on the U. S. process of standards development, how standards and related practices are applied, and their impact on international trade. Global Standards. Some of the topics: Electrical Sector, Food Products, and Traceability	English Proficiency Top or mid-level foreign public and private sector	None	Mary Saunders Chief, Global Standards Program NIST Bldg. 820, Room 282 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: mary.saunders@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-2396 Fax : (301) 963-2871 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/ htdocs/210/210.htm
Basic Mass, Length, Volume for State legal metrologists	A two-week, “hands-on” seminar with 50 percent spent in the classroom and 50 percent spent doing laboratory work. The emphasis of the seminar focuses on the understanding and application of the procedures, the equations, and calculations involved, including calculation of standard deviations, and uncertainties, error analysis, the operation of the laboratory equipment, and review of publications, standards, specifications, and tolerances relevant to the measurements likely to be performed by the metrologist.	English Proficiency Limited participation by State metrologists on a first- come, first-served basis. Limited to 10 participants	$995 per week for industry & foreign government participants	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm
Basic Mass-Seminar for Industry	The Basic Mass Seminar for Industry is similar to the course described above and is limited to mass calibration procedures. Additions to the seminar are topics related to verification of weighting equipment. A significant portion of the class and laboratory time is spent making measurements and performing calculations.	English Proficiency Limited to ten participants who have familiarity with the operation of both mechanical and electronic laboratory balances and mass comparators, calibration laboratory experience or experience calibrating laboratory balances.	$995 per week for industry and foreign government participants	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm
Intermediate Mass-Seminar for Industry	Topics covered in the Intermediate seminar are air buoyancy corrections in mass calibration and tolerance testing, statistics, measurement assurance and measurement control, large volume and LPG provern corrections and calibration, gravimetric calibration of glassware and metal standards, and an introduction to mass measurement weighing designs.	English Proficiency Open to all interested parties; however, States are given priority in attendance due to legal metrology obligations. The Basic Seminar is a recommended	$995 per week for industry and foreign government participants	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm
Basic Laboratory Metrology - Spanish	The Basic metrology seminar is a two-week, “hands-on” seminar with 50 percent spent in the classroom and 50 percent spent doing laboratory work. The emphasis of the seminar focuses on the understanding and application of the procedures, the equations, and calculations involved, including calculation of standard deviations and uncertainties, error analysis, the operation of the laboratory equipment, and review of publications, standards, specifications, and tolerances relevant to the measurements likely to be performed by the metrologist.	Spanish Proficiency. The course will be taught in Spanish. Materials will be in English.	$995 per week for industry and foreign government participants	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm
Intermediate Metrology - Spanish	Topics covered in the Intermediate seminar are air buoyancy corrections in mass calibration and tolerance testing, statistics, measurement assurance and measurement control, large volume and LPG prover corrections and calibration, gravimetric calibration of glassware and metal standards, and an introduction to mass measurement weighing designs.	Spanish Proficiency. The course will be taught in Spanish. Materials will be in English.	$995 per week for industry and foreign government participants	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm
Advanced Hands-On Mass Seminar	This is a follow-up seminar to the Advanced Mass seminar and is somewhat unstructured based on the specific needs of the participants, previous training and current requirements. Topics that will be covered are creating data files for weighting designs, overview and hands-on of Lab Wizard data entry, creation of template files and the use of template files using Lab Wizard, hands-on calibration in the laboratory, etc.	English Proficiency Notebook PC required for use in the seminar.	$995	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm
Advanced Mass Seminar	Advanced theory and concepts of weighing designs, design statistics, uncertainties, and measurement control are presented. Lab Wizard software is distributed and introduction to data files and software operation are covered. Review of Mass Code reports is also covered. Additional technical topics that impact mass measurements, such as density and magnetism, are covered.	English Proficiency Notebook PC required for use in the seminar.	$995	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm
Precision Thermometry Process Measurements Workshop	This workshop provides an integrated Instruction in Resistance Thermometry (including platinum resistance, thermistor resistance, rhodium-iron resistance, and germanium resistance thermometry), Liquid-in-Glass Thermometry, Thermocouple Thermometry, Vapor Pressure and Gas Thermometry, and an overview of Radiation Thermometry (including optical fiber Thermometry).	English Proficiency Undergraduate training in physics or engineering and should have experience in metrology. Limited to 16 participants.	$900	Andrea Swiger Process Measurements Div. NIST Physics Building Room B128 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 USA E-mail: andrea.swiger@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4800 Fax: (301) 548-0206
Short Course in Laser	The 3 1/2 day course will emphasize the concepts, techniques, and apparatus used in measuring laser parameters and will include a visit to the NIST laser measurement laboratories. Some topics include: optics for laser measurements, attenuation techniques, basic laser power/energy measurement techniques, etc.	English Proficiency A degree in physics or electrical engineering or equivalent experience is recommended and some experience in the use of lasers is desirable.	$895	Thomas Scott Optoelectronics Division NIST Mailcode 815.01 325 Broadway Boulder, CO. 80303 USA E-mail: scott@boulder.nist.gov Tel.: (303) 497-3651 Fax: (303) 497-3387
Gage Block Calibration Seminar U.S.	This 3-day seminar will emphasize the concepts, techniques, and apparatus used in gage block calibration. Some topics to be discussed are gage block specifications, measurement corrections, drift eliminating measurement designs, etc.	English Proficiency Limited to 24 participants.	$750	John Stoup Precision Engineering Division NIST Metrology, Room A215 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 USA E-mail: john.stoup@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-3476 Fax: (301) 869-0822
Time and Frequency Seminar, Introduction - Level I Division, NIST	It presents techniques related to the analysis and evaluation of oscillators and frequency standards. Topics include: fundamentals of time and timekeeping, measurement methods, analysis techniques in the time domain and frequency domain, etc.	This seminar is for beginning mathematicians, scientists, engineers, managers, educators and planners involved in the use of time and frequency systems. English Proficiency	$400	David A. Howe Time and Frequency Division NIST Mailcode 847.50 325 Broadway Boulder, CO. 80303 USA E- mail: dhowe@boulder.nist.gov Tel.: (303) 497-3277 Fax: (303) 497-6461
Time and Frequency Seminar, Fundamentals - Level II	Topics include: short term stability, long term stability, measurement techniques, spectral purity measurements, etc. This seminar is for engineers, scientists, and laboratory technicians involved in the application and use of high- performance time and frequency systems. It is particularly appropriate for those who are or might be responsible for certification of oscillator performance at levels where traceability to national standards is a useful part of this certification.	English Proficiency	$950	David A. Howe Time and Frequency Division NIST Mailcode 847.50 325 Broadway Boulder, CO. 80303 USA E- mail: dhowe@boulder.nist.gov Tel.: (303) 497-3277 Fax: (303) 497-6461
Workshop on Synchronization in Telecommunication Systems	This workshop is a continuation of previous NIST workshops modified to bring in more input from industry. The workshop will present current requirements, problems and methods of synchronization in telecommunication systems. The most current theoretical and practical issues will be addressed.	English Proficiency	$1000	Marc Weiss Time and Frequency Division NIST Radio (1), Room 4019 Mailcode 847.50 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80303 USA E-mail: mweiss@boulder.nist.gov
Temperature Measurement by Radiation Thermometry	The lectures will cover the fundamentals of radiometry, a non-contact method for surface temperature measurement used widely in industrial applications and materials research. Students will gain practical laboratory experience using commercial radiometers and blackbody sources, and learn firsthand about the treatment of the measurement equation and proper uncertainty analysis.	English Proficiency	$1230	Carol Johnson Optical Technology Division NIST Physics Building Room B208 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 Tel.: (301) 975-2322 Fax: (301) 869-5700 E-mail: cjohnson@nist.gov
Dimensional Metrology Seminar	Presents the basic concepts, techniques and equipment used to make dimensional measurements. Specific topics will be determined at the time of the conference based on the interests of the participants. The seminar will be presented in a classroom format, covering the theory and essential elements of the subject chosen.	English Proficiency	$650	Ted Doiron Precision Engineering Division NIST Metrology, Room B113 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 USA E-mail: doiron@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-3472 Fax: (301) 869-0822 http://www.inland.net/msc
Time and Frequency Seminar	It will discuss the various types of frequency standards, as well as transfer standards such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) LORAN-C, and WWVB. It will explain how to measure frequency offset and stability. Participants will also learn about time transfer and synchronization techniques, and will receive an overview of time and frequency concepts and terminology.	English Proficiency	$700	Michael Lombardi NIST Time and Frequency Division 325 Broadway Boulder, CO. 80303 USA Tel.: (301) 497-3212 E-mail: michael.lombardi@nist.gov http://www.inland.net/msc
Pressure Seminar and Workshop	A two day pressure workshop using dead-weight testers during the week the Measurement Science Conference. The workshop will include pneumatic and oil operated dead-weight testers The workshop will consist of two half days of lectures separated by two half days of hands-on laboratory demonstrations.	English Proficiency	$650	Robert G. Driver Process Measurements Division Metrology (220), Room B59 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 USA Tel.: (301) 975-4832 E-mail: robert.driver@nist.gov http://www.inland.net/msc
Seminar on Easy and Not- So- Easy Statistical Methods for Uncertainty Analyses	It will develop a tool box of statistical techniques for uncertainty analysis; explore the role of measurement assurance in developing and validating uncertainty statements; and gain an understanding of how to structure measurement protocols in a manner that will lead directly to uncertainty measures. It will examine the history and requirements of the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement and its implications.	English Proficiency	$600	Carroll Croarkin NIST NIST North (820), Room 343 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 USA Tel.: (301) 975-2849 E-mail: carroll.croarkin@nist.gov http://www.inland.net/msc
NIST Mass Measurement Seminar	This course will be a two day overview of the basic mass metrology technical topics that are covered in the Basic seminar at NIST. It is lecture only. It is being coordinated with a week-long effort in mass metrology; tutorials are on Jan 27 and mass metrology papers will be presented during the measurement Science Conference on Jan 28, 29.	English Proficiency	$600	Georgia Harris Office of Weights & Measures NIST Bldg 820, Room 225 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899 USA E-mail: georgia.harris@nist.gov Tel.: (301) 975-4014 Fax: (301) 926-0647 http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/ 230/235/owmhome.htm http://www.inland.net/msc


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