Volume 12

The significance of the gravity acceleration on the weight measurement in conformity assessment of non-automatic weighing instruments

Authors Piotr Rymkiewicz - Central Office of Measures (Główny Urząd Miar)

Abstract

The placing on the market and putting into service non-automatic weighing instruments in conformity assessment in some countries is connected with fixed administratively gravitation zones. According to the Guide WELMEC 2 there can also be used so called “the new gravity concept”, that allows determination an application area for the instrument in the specified range of latitude and location above sea level in relation to the intended place of use.

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