A leapfrogging technique to materialize long traceable reference distances for EDM calibration

Periodic calibration of electronic distance meters is required to assess measurement errors and ensure metrological traceability. The high cost of reference measurement systems has been a barrier for the broader availability of calibration services. A method based on a short length standard and a le...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2021-03, Vol.1826 (1), p.12066
Main Authors: Savedra Junior, G C, Porath, M C, Eger, J S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calibration
Measuring instruments
Physics
Prototypes
Uncertainty
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Summary:Periodic calibration of electronic distance meters is required to assess measurement errors and ensure metrological traceability. The high cost of reference measurement systems has been a barrier for the broader availability of calibration services. A method based on a short length standard and a leapfrogging technique to materialize traceable reference distances is proposed. A 50 m distance could be materialized with an expanded uncertainty of 0.0028 m using a simple prototype. Improving the mechanical design of the prototype may reduce uncertainty significantly.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/1826/1/012066