Metrication in a global environment
Abstract
A brief history about the development of the metric system of measurement is given. The need for the U.S. to implement the 'SI' metric system in the international markets, especially in the aerospace and general trade, is discussed. Development of metric implementation and experiences locally, nationally, and internationally are included.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- October 1994
- Bibcode:
- 1994STIN...9514919A
- Keywords:
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- International System Of Units;
- Metrication;
- Metrology;
- Histories;
- International Trade;
- Standardization;
- Engineering (General)