Mittaustieteen
Mittaustiede, also known as metrology, is the science of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of all measurements, regardless of the uncertainty in the measurement and the field of application. Metrology is divided into three main branches: scientific metrology, industrial metrology, and legal metrology.
Scientific metrology is concerned with the establishment of measurement units, the development of new measurement methods,
Industrial metrology focuses on the practical application of measurement science in manufacturing and production processes. It
Legal metrology deals with the measurement regulations and standards that are mandated by law. Its primary
The fundamental principles of metrology are based on the International System of Units (SI), which provides