Project: Novel mathematical and statistical approaches to uncertainty evaluation
The evaluation of uncertainty in measurement is fundamental to measurement science. Without it results cannot be compared, and unreliable uncertainty evaluations can have huge negative economic, health and environmental impacts. The Guide to Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) contains existing approaches to uncertainty evaluation, but these may not be appropriate for modern applications such as biochemical and nanoscale measurements. This project will develop new approaches to measurement uncertainty evaluation and enable their consistent application. It will focus on three areas where new uncertainty analysis methods are needed: 1) inverse and regression problems, 2) computationally expensive model functions, 3) conformity assessment and reliable decision making. These new analysis methods will improve product testing, safety regulations, medical diagnosis and drug testing, and will provide input for future revisions of the GUM.
| Acronym | NEW04 Uncertainty (Reference Number: NEW04) |
| Duration | 01/08/2012 - 31/07/2015 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
|
Project Results (after finalisation) |
See Website |
| Website | visit project website |
| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2011 - Health, SI Broader Scope and New Technologies |
Project partner
| Number | Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt | Coordinator | Germany |
| 2 | Cesky Metrologicky Institut | Partner | Czech Republic |
| 3 | FORCE Technology | Partner | Denmark |
| 4 | Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica | Partner | Italy |
| 5 | Justervesenet | Partner | Norway |
| 6 | LGC Limited | Partner | United Kingdom |
| 7 | Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais | Partner | France |
| 8 | NPL Management Limited | Partner | United Kingdom |
| 9 | SP Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut AB | Partner | Sweden |
| 10 | VSL B.V. | Partner | Netherlands |