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Metrication in a Global Environment

NASA/TM-108469, Aberg, J., Metrication in a Global Environment, Systems Analysis and Integration Laboratory, Science and Engineering Directorate. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812, October 1994, pp. 80, Format(s): PDF 2870k

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A brief history about the development of the metric system of measurement. The need for the U.S. to implement the "SI" metric system in the international markets, especially in the aerospace and general trade. Development of metric implementation and experiences locally, nationally, and internationally are included.
Keywords:metrication, "SI" the international system of measurement, hard and soft conversion
CASI Document ID Number:95N14919
Subjects:Engineering: Engineering (General)
ID Code:245
Deposited On:25 June 2002