Title :
Measurement science: constructing bridges between reality and knowledge
Author :
Mari, Laura ; Petri, Dario
Abstract :
In this paper, we propose an explanation of the crucial role of measurement in our society by describing measurement as a bridge between the empirical world and the information world. We describe measurement science as built upon this feature, and we discuss its basic motivation and scope accordingly.
Keywords :
measurement; measurement uncertainty; reliability; empirical world; information world; measurement science; Data analysis; Extraterrestrial measurements; Information analysis; Knowledge acquisition; Mathematics; Measurement; Metrology; Philosophical considerations; Science - general;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIM.2014.6968922
