OBJECTIVE: To determine and compare the extent of within- and between-laboratory precision in body volume (BV) measurements using air displacement plethysmography (ADP), the BOD POD body composition ...

Since the observation of the first brown dwarf in 1995, numerous studies have led to a better understanding of the structures of these objects. Here we present a method for studying material ...

The Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) is one of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) six major laboratories and one of NIST’s fundamental metrology laboratories. The ...

Since it is essential to determine the viscosity of a lubricant for condition monitoring, field-based users require portable viscometers for the on-site evaluation of critical equipment. At present, ...

Knowing the viscosity of a lubricant is critical for condition monitoring. As a result, field-based users need portable viscometers to immediately assess critical equipment while working on-site.

ISA recently published the third edition of Calibration Handbook of Measuring Instruments by Alessandro Brunelli. In this Q&A feature, Brunelli highlights the focus, importance, and differentiating ...

Despite guideline recommendations, 5 Lp(a) levels are still not commonly determined. 6 The European Atherosclerosis Society survey showed that 75.5% of 151 clinicians working in specialist lipidology ...

Uneven distribution of coal flow to burners can lead to higher NOx emissions and increased operating costs. A new laboratory is studying measurement instruments and control approaches to help power ...

The Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) is one of six laboratories of NIST 1 and one of the NIST fundamental metrology laboratories. 2 The preponderance of MML activity occurs at the Gaithersburg, ...