On the future of the SI prefixes

Proposing the new SI prefixes is a very popular activity. However, its amusing nature often misleads the proponents. The aim of this paper is to provide them with as much rigorous reference as possible. •The proposals for extension of the set of the SI prefixes were reviewed.•The scopes of these pro...

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Published in:Technological forecasting & social change 2015-06, Vol.95, p.309-311
Main Authors: Prazak, Dominik, Sira, Martin, Vicar, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business metrics
Future
Measurement
Proposals
Proposals for changing SI
SI prefix
Studies
Technological forecasting
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Summary:Proposing the new SI prefixes is a very popular activity. However, its amusing nature often misleads the proponents. The aim of this paper is to provide them with as much rigorous reference as possible. •The proposals for extension of the set of the SI prefixes were reviewed.•The scopes of these proposals were criticised.•A novel framework for such proposals was established.
ISSN:0040-1625
1873-5509
DOI:10.1016/j.techfore.2014.05.013