NASA education briefs for the classroom. Metrics in space
Abstract
The use of metric measurement in space is summarized for classroom use. Advantages of the metric system over the English measurement system are described. Some common metric units are defined, as are special units for astronomical study. International system unit prefixes and a conversion table of metric/English units are presented. Questions and activities for the classroom are recommended.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982STIN...8313302.
- Keywords:
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- International System Of Units;
- Metrication;
- Metrology;
- Aerospace Engineering;
- Astronomy;
- Conversion Tables;
- Education;
- Histories;
- Nomenclatures;
- Engineering (General)