The digital transformation and novel calibration approaches

Abstract

In this paper we describe how the digital transformation (i. e., the adoption of digital technology) of society affects National Metrology Institutes like VSL. The presented ideas represent the personal viewpoint of the author, who works at the Dutch national metrology institute VSL. They don’t necessarily correspond to the vision of VSL as institute. This digital transformation has many different aspects of social, economic and technical nature. In this paper we will mainly focus on some mathematical and statistical aspects which are important for modelling measurement instruments and analyzing measurement data. We will discuss how modern techniques like artificial intelligence, digital twins, digital calibration certificates and the introduction of the new definition of the SI system of units affect national metrology institutes. Important changes are the usage of complex algorithms and models in measurement instruments, as well as the introduction of novel calibration approaches and the digitalization of the services provided by NMIs.

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