mittauspaikan
Mittauspaikan is a Finnish term that generally denotes a measurement location or sampling site where instruments or observers collect data. The concept applies across disciplines including geodesy and surveying, meteorology, hydrology, environmental monitoring, industrial metrology and telecommunications testing. A mittauspaikka may be a fixed permanent station, a temporary field point, or a mobile platform.
Selection and placement of a mittauspaikka aim to ensure that the data represent the target phenomenon. Key
Instrumentation at a mittauspaikka is calibrated, documented and maintained according to schedules and standards. Metadata about
Authorities and research organizations typically define guidelines for establishing and operating measurement locations to ensure comparability