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Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

Cartography ~ Drafting

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Geodetics ~ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Land Tenure Systems - Surveying

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Engineering Metrology

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Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING EXAM REVIEW VIDEOS

FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING EXAM REVIEW (REAL PLAYER) - Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University Multimedia "Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review" (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review" Videos include
"...General Introduction to the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Videos;
Strategies for Taking the "Fundamentals of Engineering Exam" Videos;
Computer and Numerical Methods Exam Review Videos;
Electrical Circuits Exam Review Videos;
Engineering Economics Exam Review Videos;
Fluid Mechanics Exam Review Videos;
Materials Science Exam Review Videos;
Statics Videos Exam Review;
Thermodynamics Exam Review Videos; etc..."
For more information see Engineering Licensure Exams: Streaming Video & Downloadable Files or the Dwight Look College of Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW (REAL PLAYER) - Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University Multimedia "Civil Engineering Principles and Practice Exam Review" Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Civil Engineering Principles and Practice Exam Review" Videos include
"...Introduction Video;
Concrete Design Exam Review Videos;
Economics Exam Review Videos;
Environmental Engineering Exam Review Videos;
Fluids Exam Review Videos;
Hydraulics Exam Review Videos;
Hydrologics Exam Review Videos;
Soils Exam Review Videos;
Statics Exam Review Videos;
Steel Design Exam Review Videos;
Strength of Materials Exam Review Videos;
Transportation Exam Review Videos;
For more information see Engineering Licensure Exams: Streaming Video & Downloadable Files; Zachry Department of Civil Engineering or the Dwight Look College of Engineering

Cartography

Cartography - Map Scales

MATHEMATICAL DATA FOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS

MATHEMATICAL DATA FOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF CARTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS AND SPATIAL DATA - J. Smits, Map Curator. Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Netherlands For more information see Koninklijke Bibliotheek

Cartography - Mapping

CARTOGRAPHY RELATED CENTERS

FOR NAVIGATION CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS SEE NAVIGATION CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CARTOGRAPHY COURSES, LECTURES, ETC.

THE GEOGRAPHERS CRAFT: LECTURE & NOTES - P.H. Dana, Department of Geography, University of Colorado at Boulder Multimedia Geography Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see The Geographer's Craft or the Department of Geography

TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS, THE BASICS (TOPO 101) - Centre for Topographic Information, Ottawa, Canada Multimedia Topographic Maps, The Basics (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see the Centre for Topographic Information

KEY TO TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS - K.A. Lemke, Department of Geography & Geology, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Multimedia Key to Topographic Maps Teaching Module (Text & Images). For more information see Glacial Geology Course Home Page; Karen A. Lemke's Home Page or the Department of Geography & Geology

MAP PROJECTIONS - Department of Geography, Univeristy of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Multimedia Map Projections Teaching Module (Text & Images). For more information see The Geographer's Craft or the Department of Geography

DEGREES <> DECIMAL CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CONVERT DECIMAL DEGREES TO DEGREES, MINUTES AND SECONDS AND VICE VERSA - North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS), Division of Land Resources, North Carolina For more information see Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the NCGS or the North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS)

MAP SCALE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

MAP SCALE CALCULATOR - Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas "...Enter the representative fraction of your map..." For more information see GIS Tools Online; Bureau of Economic Geology

SCALE CALCULATOR - T. Reese, Map Cataloging, OSU Libraries, Oregon State University For more information see Map Cataloging

Drafting

Drafting

DRAFTING RELATED CENTERS

FOR HOME CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING SEE HOME & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

FOR MAJOR COMMERCIAL STUCTURES, ETC. SEE THE CIVIL ENGINEERING CENTER

DRAFTING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

DRAFTING COURSES

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) COURSES & SOFTWARE

SCALE MODEL CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

DRAFTING - T.B. Barker, Department of Engineering Technology, Tarleton State University, Texas Multimedia Drafting Course Notes (Text & Images).
Drafting
"...An introduction to mechanical drafting involving geometrical constructions, orthographic projection, dimensioning techniques, sectional views, auxiliary views,..."
For more information see Principles of Drafting; T.B. Barker's Home Page; Department of Engineering Technology or Tarleton State University

AN INTRODUCTION TO 2D AUTOCAD - D.J. Grieve, School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Plymouth, U.K. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. Multimedia An Introduction to 2D AutoCAD - PDF, 39 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Engineering Courses or the School of Engineering

CB MODEL PRO: 3D MODELING - SolidWorks Multimedia 3D Mechanical Design and 3D CAD Software. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
CB Model Pro
"...was built around the idea that surfaces should be manipulated directly. The result is a very intuitive and highly productive tool for 3D content creation that seamlessly fits into the production pipeline. CB Model Pro was developed by the creators of Cosmic Blobs, the award-winning entry-level 3D graphics software..."
For more information see SolidWorks for Students or SolidWorks

SCALEWARE CALCULATOR: STANDARD & CUSTOM MODEL SCALES - W. Pearson, NHSouth.Com VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Scaleware Calculator
"...is flexible to use. Your input measurements can be in inches, feet, meters,..."
For more information see The Workbench; The Craft Corner or NHSouth.Com

SCALE CONVERSION CALCULATORS - Wan VERY EXTENSIVE.
Scale Conversion Calculators include:
"...Scale DOWN Conversion Calculator
Scale UP Conversion Calculator..."
For more information see Instructional Articles - Molding & Casting or jimbobwan

Geomatics Engineering

Geodetics, Geodesy, Geodynamics - GPS, GIS, Remote Sensing, etc.

GEOMATICS ENGINEERING (GEODETICS) RELATED CENTERS

FOR NAVIGATION COURSES, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ETC. SEE NAVIGATION

GEODESY - GEODYNAMICS COURSES, TEXTBOOKS, LECTURES, ETC.

Undergraduate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing Courses, Textbooks, Lectures, etc.

GIS AND REMOTE SENSING (GEOL 260) - D. Harbor, Department of Geology, Washington and Lee University Multimedia GIS and Remote Sensing Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "GIS and Remote Sensing" Course Lectures include
"...Introduction and Data Types;
Digital Terrain Analysis;
Spatial Overlays and Querying;
Neighborhood Analyses;
Shape Analyses;
Fuzzy Logic;
Remote Sensing Data;
Image Processing;
GPS and Remote Data Collection; etc..."
For more information see the GIS & Remote Sensing Course Home Page; David Harbor's Home Page or the Deparment of Geology

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GEOG 60) - Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Department of Global Studies and Geography, Hofstra University Multimedia Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Introduction to Geographic Information Systems" Course Lectures include
"...Spatial Representation;
Geographical Data Structures;
Geographical Data Analysis;
Spatial Queries and Measurement;
Cartographic Output; etc..."
For more information see the Courses; Jean-Paul Rodrigue's Home Page or the Department of Global Studies and Geography

Graduate Global Positioning Systems Courses, Textbooks, Lectures, etc.

PRINCIPLES OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS - T. Herring, Geodesy and Geodynamics Group, Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, MIT Multimedia Principles of Global Positioning Systems Graduate Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples from over "23" "Principles of Global Positioning Systems" Course Lectures include
"...Coordinate Systems, Rotation of the Earth, Geoid, Spherical Trigonometry;
Coordinate and Time Systems;
GPS Satellite Orbits;
Continue Estimation now Examining it from a Statistical Point of View;
Kalman Filter approach to Estimation;
Timing in GPS;
Tropospheric Delay Estimation;
Antennas and Calibrations;
Processing Software; etc..."
For more information see Geodesy and Geodynamics Group Courses; Geodesy and Geodynamics Group; Thomas Herring's Home Page; Thomas Herring's Faculty Home Page or the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science

Graduate Remote Sensing Technical Reports

NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY PUBLICATIONS - National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Multimedia NGS Publications (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "NGS Publications" Subject Categories include
"...GPS: Technology, Orbits, CORS;
National Spatial Reference System: Datums, Networks, Coordinate Systems Operations, Field Procedures;
Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Shoreline Mapping Special Projects; etc..."
For more information see the National Geodetic Survey (NGS)

GEOMATICS CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

GIS CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

NGS GEODETIC ONLINE TOOLS - National Geodetic Survey, NOAA VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see National Geodetic Survey

Some examples from over "23" NGS Geodetic Calculators include

Inverse/Forward/Invers3D/Forwrd3D Calculators
Inverse/Forward/Invers3D/Forwrd3D Calculators include
INVERSE
"...is the tool for computing the geodetic azimuth and ellipsoidal distance between two points given their latitudes and longitudes..."
FORWARD
"...is the tool for computing the geodetic position (latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds) of a point given the geodetic position of a beginning point and..."
INVERS3D
"...is the three dimensional version of program INVERSE, and is..." etc.

State Plane Coordinates Calculator
State Plane Coordinates Calculator
"...provides coordinates on a flat grid for easy computation while maintaining a difference between geodetic and grid distance of one part in 10,000 or better..."

Surface Gravity Prediction Calculator in the Conterminous USA
Surface Gravity Prediction Calculator in the Conterminous USA
"...is designed to predict surface gravity at specified geographic position and topographic height..."

Tidal and Orthometric Elevations Calculator: CO-OPS/NGS Elevation Data
Tidal and Orthometric Elevations Calculator: CO-OPS/NGS Elevation Data
"...tidal information and orthometric elevations of a specific survey control mark can be viewed graphically..."

GIS TOOLS - CALCULATORS - Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas VERY EXTENSIVE.
GIS Calculators include:
"...Length Conversion Calculator;
Area Conversion Calculator;
DegMinSec to DecDeg Calculator;
DecDeg to DegMinSec Calculator;
Scale Calculator;
Degrees to Radians Calculator;
Time to GPS Seconds Calculator..."
For more information see the Bureau of Economic Geology

Some examples from over "7" GIS Calculators include

Degrees-Radians/Degrees-Radians Calculator

Regular Time to GPS Time Calculator

GIS TOOLS - CALCULATORS - Environment Australia, Department of the Environment & Heritage, Sydney, Australia VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
GIS Calculators include:
"...Degrees, Minutes and Seconds to Decimal Degrees Calculator;
Decimal Degrees to Degrees, Minutes and Seconds Calculator;
AMG Coordinates to Geographic Calculator;
Geographic Coordinates to AMG Calculator; etc..."
For more information see Australian Maps & Databases or Department of the Environment & Heritage

Some examples from over "10" GIS Calculators include

Albers Coordinates to Geographicals Calculator

Geographic Coordinates to Lambert Calculator

Surveying - Land Tenure Systems

SURVEYING RELATED CENTERS

FOR UNIT CONVERSION, SCIENTIFIC & MATHEMATIC CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS SEE MATHEMATICS CALCULATOR CENTER

FOR NAVIGATION, LOCATION & GPS COURSES, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS SEE NAVIGATION

SURVEYING COURSES, TEXTBOOKS, LESSONS, ETC.

GEOMATICS COURSES - GEOINFORMATICS COURSES

SURVEYING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS, ETC.

Basic Surveying Courses with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Sound/Audio

BASIC SURVEYING OR GEOINFORMATICS - B. Lohani, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur); Hosted by the: National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a Joint Venture by Indian Institutes of Technology & Indian Institute of Science; and Funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, India Multimedia Basic Surveying or Geoinformatics Video Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Sound/Audio). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Basic Surveying or Geoinformatics" Video Course Sections include
"...Introduction Video;
Linear Measurements Video;
Measurement of Elevations Video;
Measurement of Direction Video;
Traversing, Triangulation and Trilateration Video;
Plane Tabling Video; etc..."
For more information see the NPTEL Civil Engineering Courses; National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning; IIT Kanpur Department of Civil Engineering or the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

INTRODUCTION TO SURVEYING AND MAPPING - J.K. Ghosh, Geomatics Engineering Section, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee); Hosted by the: National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a Joint Venture by Indian Institutes of Technology & Indian Institute of Science; and Funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, India Multimedia Introduction to Surveying and Mapping Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Introduction to Surveying and Mapping" Course Modules include
"...Measurements and Errors;
Measurement of Horizontal Distance;
Representation of Vertical Distance;
Measurement of Absolute Direction;
Control Survey;
Route Survey; etc..."
For more information see the NPTEL Civil Engineering Courses; National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning; IIT Roorkee Department of Civil Engineering or the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Surveying Courses with Text, Images, Calculators, Simulations, Videos/Movies, etc.

SURVEYING (SHOCKWAVE & APPLETS) - Department of Geomatics, School of Engineering, University of Melbourne Multimedia Surveying Courses (Text, Images, Animations, Simulations, Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see the Department of Geomatics

Examples of Surveying Databases & Lessons using Shockwave & Applets include

Equipment Database
Equipment Database
"...learn about the types of equipment used in Survey Networks..."

Electromagnetic Distance Measurement
Electromagnetic Distance Measurement
"...This section is intended to help the user understand the basic principles of how Electromagnetic Distance Measurement instruments work, and thus how an instrument can be tested and calibrated if necessary. The program is designed so that only the basic principles of EDM design are displayed. As a result, some of the illustrations throughout this section may not be technically correct, but aim to provide a basic understanding of the subject matter..."

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
"...self learning tool has been developed to enhance teaching of GIS in the Department of Geomatics. The modules cover a range of subjects that expose students to both introductory and advanced concepts in GIS..."

Computational Methods in Geomatics: Navigation and Positioning
Computational Methods in Geomatics: Navigation and Positioning includes
"...Rail Track Alignment; Mine Shafts and Tunnels; Maritime Boundaries; etc..."

Plane Surveying
Plane Surveying
"...site contains a number of surveying problems based upon the environment of the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens. Each highlighted area of the map of the Zoo shown above has a different surveying problem for you to solve..."

Contour Survey Simulation
Contour Survey Simulation
"...simulates a Feature Survey, or Contour Survey. It allows the user to perform a survey, using presurveyed benchmarks, locating objects within the survey area. The coordinates of all these surveyed points are used to construct a contour plan of the area, thus providing height and locational information. The simulation simplifies and automates the more complicated functions such as..."

SURVEYING - Virtual Online Learning, Department of Spatial Sciences, Curtin University of Technology, Australia Multimedia Land Surveying Course (Text, Images, Animations & Simulations). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Surveying
"...is aimed at utilising online and virtual learning techniques to enhance teaching and learning in the spatial sciences. A series of projects, including the Learning Effective Alliance Program (LEAP) and Developing Online Competencies for Staff (DOCS) projects have produced a range of teaching and learning resources that have been made available on this website. The learning resources on this website are being utilised in a range of units and courses within the spatial sciences disciplines at Curtin University..."
For more information see Department of Spatial Sciences

Some examples of Land Surveying Calculators & Applets include

Survey Computations

Design a grid and perform a survey set-out - Applet

Traverse Simulation Applet

Survey Leveling (Area Leveling & Series Leveling)

Area levelling: Rise & Fall Method - Applet

Thermatic Classification

Interactive Thematic classification applet

SURVEYING I - A. Alani & D. Fox, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Portsmouth, U.K. Multimedia Surveying Lessons - PowerPoint Presentations (Text, Images & Calculators). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Surveying I" Course Subject Categories & Subcategories include
Levelling
"...Introduction to Engineering Surveying;
Introduction to Levelling;
Levelling Errors;
Two-peg Test;
Levelling Applications;
Contouring; etc..."
Theodolites
"...Setting up a Theodolite 1 - Tripod and Instrument;
Setting up a Theodolite 2 - Rough Levelling, Rough Centring, Fine Levelling;
Setting up a Theodolite 3 - Fine Centring, Plate Bubble Check;
Setting up a Theodolite 4 - Fine Levelling and Summary;
Theodolite Sighting;
Horizontal Angle Booking (6 Second Instrument); etc..."
Co-ordinate systems and horizontal control
"...Co-ordinates and Rectangular to Polar conversion;
Introduction to horizontal control and traverse computation; etc..."
Forms, Applets, etc.
For more information see Dominic Fox's Home Page or the Department of Civil Engineering

MODERN SURVEYING TECHNIQUES COURSES, TEXTBOOKS, ETC.

MODERN SURVEYING TECHNIQUES - O. Dikshit, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur); Hosted by the: National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a Joint Venture by Indian Institutes of Technology & Indian Institute of Science; and Funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, India Multimedia Modern Survey Techniques Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Modern Survey Techniques" Course Chapters & Lessons include
Modern Surveying Equipment
"...Electronic Distance Measuring Instrument;
Electronic Theodolite; etc..."
Global Positioning System
"...GPS Principles;
GPS Receivers;
GPS Errors and Accuracy;
Satellite Geometry and Accuracy Measures;
GPS Measurements Techniques;
GPS Algorithms - Navigational Solutions; etc..."
Photogrammetry
"...Geometry of Vertical Photographs;
Geometry of Tilted Photographs;
Stereoscopy and Parallax; etc..."
Remote Sensing
"...Physical Basis of Remote Sensing (Electromagnetic Radiation - EMR);
Physical Basis of Remote Sensing (EMR Interaction in Atmosphere);
Physical Basis of Remote Sensing (EMR Interaction on Ground: Surfaces);
Physical Basis of Remote Sensing (Radiometry); etc..."

For more information see Modern Survey Techniques Home Page; NPTEL Civil Engineering Courses; National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning; IIT Kanpur Department of Civil Engineering or the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

3 POINT RESECTION: HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING POSITION FIXING (JAVA APPLET) - A. Alani & D. Fox, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Portsmouth, U.K.
Hydrographic Surveying Position Fixing Calculator
"...is used to solve 3-point resection problems in surveying. It can deal with multiple fix points grouped as runs as well as single point, which makes the program very useful for hydrographic surveying position-fixing..."
For more information see Java Corner; Surveying I (a Multimedia Course - PPT & PDF) or the Department of Civil Engineering

STADIA SURVEYING SPREADSHEETS (XLS)

STADIA SURVEYING METHOD (SPREADSHEET OPENS ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - Brooke Clarke
Stadia Surveying Method
"...The telescope used for Stadia has three horizontal hairs. One that is the normal leveling hair and is centered. Above and below the leveling hair are the two Stadia hairs separated by..."
For more information see Brooke Clarke's Home Page

SURVEY FEE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

SURVEY FEE ESTIMATOR - Michigan Surveying, Inc.
Survey Fee Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Type of Survey do you Required (Lot Corners Staked, Full Boundary Survey, Topographic Survey, Boundary & Topographic Survery, etc.); How big is your Property; Property Description; Type of the Property; Propery Topography..."
For more information see Michigan Surveying, Inc.

Metrology

Engineering Metrology

ENGINEERING METROLOGY CALCULATORS, APPLETS & SOFTWARE

METROLOGY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

ELASTIC COMPRESSION CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

ELASTIC COMPRESSION CALCULATORS: ENGINEERING METROLOGY TOOLBOX - J.A. Stone & J.H. Zimmerman, Engineering Metrology, Precision Engineering Division, Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, NIST VERY VERY VERY...VERY EXTENSIVE.
Elastic Compression Calculator
is a web-based tool for calculating the elastic compression of spheres and cylinders at point and line contact..."
For more information see the Engineering Metrology Toolbox; Engineering Metrology; Precision Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory or NIST

Some examples from over "15" Elastic Compression Calculators include

Elastic Compression Calculator (Based on Case 1 Two Spheres in Contact)

Elastic Compression Calculator (Based on Case 3 Sphere Between Two Parallel Planes)

Elastic Compression Calculator (Based on Case 10 Cylinder Between Two Parallel Planes)

Elastic Compression Calculator (Based on Case 15 Cylinder in Contact with Asymmetrical Cylindrical Vee Groove)

SURFACE METROLOGY ALGORITHM TESTING SYSTEM

INTERNET-BASED SURFACE METROLOGY ALGORITHM TESTING SYSTEM (SMATS) - Surface and Microform Metrology, Precision Engineering Division, Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, NIST VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Internet-based Surface Metrology Algorithm Testing System
"...contains an electronic catalog of raw surface profiles, filtered profiles, and their calculated surface parameters. The users may download standard surface profiles from the database and use these profiles to test their own software. In addition, the users may submit profiles and topographic images to the Internet-based Surface Metrology Algorithm Testing System (SMATS) for calculation of surface parameters..."
For mor information see Precision Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory or NIST

METROLOGY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

WAVELENGTH CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

WAVELENGTH CALCULATORS (INDEX OF REFRACTION OF AIR): ENGINEERING METROLOGY TOOLBOX - J.A. Stone & J.H. Zimmerman, Engineering Metrology, Precision Engineering Division, Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, NIST VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Wavelength Calculators
"...a computational tool that can be used to calculate the refractive index of air for a given wavelength of light and given atmospheric conditions (air temperature, pressure, and humidity)..."
For more information see Engineering Metrology Toolbox; Engineering Metrology; Precision Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory or NIST

Wavelength Calculators include

Wavelength Calculator (Based on Ciddor Equation)

Wavelength Calculator (Based on the Modified Edlén Equation)

Frequency Metrology

FREQUENCY METROLOGY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

FREQUENCY STANDARDS & TIME MEASUREMENT

FOR FREQUENCY STANDARDS & TIME MEASUREMENT DATABASES, LESSONS, ETC. SEE THE TIME

METROLOGY WITH QUANTUM INTERFERENCE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

METROLOGY WITH QUANTUM INTERFERENCE (JAVA APPLET) - N.Ph. Georgiades, E.S. Polzik & H.J. Kimble, Quantum Optics Group, Norman Bridge Laboratory of Physics, California Institute of Technology, (CIT) VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Metrology with Quantum Interference
"...Quantum interference in the rate of two-photon excitation of the 6S1/2 -->6P3/2 -->6D5/2 transition in atomic cesium is exploited to demonstrate phase-sensitive frequency demodulation for an optical interval of +/- 12.5 THz..."
For more information see Quantum Interference and Frequency Metrology or the Quantum Optics Group

Optical Metrology

OPTICAL METROLOGY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

IR CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

VISIBLE CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

X-RAY OPTICAL DESIGN CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

X-RAY SPECTRA CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

CALCULATORS FOR IR, VISIBLE, X-RAY OPTICAL DESIGN & X-RAY SPECTRA - Experimental Systems Group, Advanced Light Source (ALS), Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Computing Utilities; Experimental Systems Group or the Advanced Light Source (ALS)

Examples of IR, Visible, X-ray Optical Design & X-ray Spectra Calculators include

Gaussian Laser Beam Parameters Calculator
Gaussian Laser Beam Parameters Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Refractive Index; Wavelength..."
Gaussian Laser Beam Parameters Calculator OUTPUT values include:
"...Full divergence; Rayleigh range; Waist radius; Beam radius at z; etc..."

Monochromator Parameters Calculator
Monochromator Parameters Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Photon Energy; Groove Frequencies; Diffr angle, graz; etc..."

Scalar Diffraction Efficiency Calculator
Scalar Diffraction Efficiency Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Profile (Sinusoid, Rectangle or Triangle); M/S Radio; Period; Height; etc..."

UV Reflectance Display Calculator
UV Reflectance Display Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Material: Quartz, Silica, Gold or Nickel;
a; hn Max; hn min; etc..."

Standards for Weighing & Measuring Devices

U.S. STANDARDS FOR WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES

NIST HANDBOOK 44 (2010): SPECIFICATIONS, TOLERANCES, AND OTHER TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES (PDF) - Weights and Measures Division, Technology Services, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Multimedia Handbook (Text & Images).
Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighting and Measuring Devices: NIST HandBook 44
"...The purpose of these technical requirements is to eliminate from use, weights and measures and weighing and measuring devices that give readings that are false, that are of such construction that they are faulty (that is, that are not reasonably permanent in their adjustment or will not repeat their indications correctly), or that facilitate the perpetration of fraud, without prejudice to apparatus that conforms as closely as practicable to the official standards..."
For more information see the Weights and Measures Division; Technology Services or NIST Home Page

NIST HANDBOOK 130 (2009): UNIFORM LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN THE AREAS OF LEGAL METROLOGY AND ENGINE FUEL QUALITY (PDF) - Weights and Measures Division, Technology Services, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Multimedia Handbook (Text & Images).
Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality: NIST HandBook 130
"...The purpose of these Uniform Laws and Regulations is to achieve, to the maximum extent possible, standardization in weights and measures laws and regulations among the various States and local jurisdictions in order to facilitate trade between the States, permit fair competition among businesses, and provide uniform and sufficient protection to all consumers in commercial weights and measures practices..."
For more information see the Weights and Measures Division; Technology Services or NIST Home Page

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