- THE MAGAZINE - WEB EXCLUSIVES Many people are familiar with
calibration from the stickers on measuring devices and systems
that indicate when calibration was last performed. Some people
learn about calibration when they go to use a measuring system
and find it is not available because it is being calibrated.
There is so much information out there about calibration and
calibration frequency that it can be confusing. However, it is
important to understand the basics of establishing calibration
frequency. What is Calibration?Calibration is the process of
determining the numerical relationship between the observed
output of a measurement system and the value of the
characteristic being measured based on reference standards.
Calibration also describes any steps required to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of the procedure. In reality, the
device is considered calibrated if its measurements are within a
predetermined range of the known value. If measurements are
outside the accepted range, adjustments are usua