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INSTRUMENT ERROR [2 records]

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Record 1 2015-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

The error originating from the instrument used for the measurement.

OBS

Error which arises, among other causes: from friction between the moving parts of the instrument, from the incorrect positioning of the scale marks, from an inequality between the arms of a balance.

Key term(s)
  • intrinsic error
  • intrinsic error of a measuring instrument

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Appareils de mesure
DEF

Erreur provenant de l'instrument utilisé pour le mesurage.

OBS

Erreur qui résulte entre autres : du frottement entre les éléments mobiles de l'instrument, de la disposition incorrecte des traits de l'échelle, de l'inégalité des bras d'une balance.

OBS

erreur instrumentale : erreur radiogoniométrique due aux imperfections du radiogoniomètre employé.

OBS

erreur instrumentale : recommandation the Internationale de la Troisième Conférence the Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968.

Key term(s)
  • erreur intrinsèque

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Instrumentos de medida
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Record 2 2008-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Surveying Instruments
DEF

A systematic error resulting from imperfections in, or faulty adjustment of, instruments or devices used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Instruments d'arpentage
DEF

Erreur due à la fabrication et à l'ajustement imparfaits des instruments.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Instrumentos de agrimensura
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