Commission A
Electromagnetic Metrology

Scope

Electromagnetic Metrology, Electromagnetic measurements and standards

Activities

CHAIR:

Dr. W.A. Davis (USA)

VICECHAIR:

Prof. Yasuhiro Koyama (Japan)

The commission promotes research and development of the field of measurement standards and physical constants, calibration and measurement methodologies, improved quantification of accuracy, and traceability, and the intercomparison of such. Areas of emphasis are:

• the development and refinement of new measurement techniques and calibration standards.
• primary standards, including those based on quantum phenomena, and the realization and dissemination of time and frequency standards.
• realization and dissemination of time and frequency standards
• characterization of the electromagnetic properties of materials, physical constants, and the properties of engineered materials, including nanotechnology.
• methodology of electromagnetic dosimetry and measurements for health diagnostics, applications, and biotechnology: including biosensing.
• measurement validity in advanced communication systems and other applications.

The commission fosters accurate and consistent measurements needed to support research, development and exploitation of electromagnetic technologies across the spectrum and for all commissions.