Mission:

The mission of Metrology laboratory is to guarantee the following services:

Ensure the management of the calibration programs of all the measuring CIRA sensors and measurement systems.

Provide services and specialized support to other organizational units of Cira for the development and set-up, as welle as for the analysis of measurement processes and the assessment of their uncertainties.

Study and develop innovative calibration systems for test processes specially made for aerospace research.

Goals:

The Metrology laboratory has acquired over the years proven experience in the field of measurements of electrical, pressure, acceleration and thermal quantities.

Moreover, in addition to the standard measuring systems, it also is able to perform three-dimensional structural deformation measurements by means of the Digital Image Correlation method measuring the displacement, deformations and vibrations in components subjected to applied forces.

The Metrology Laboratory also acquired important knowledge in relation to the set-up of non standard measuring systems and the estimation of their uncertainties, also supporting specific requests of laboratories, small and large CIRA test facilities.

Research Topics:

Innovative measurement techniques with applications in aerospace;
Calibration Equipment and systems mainly devoted to the needs of CIRA laboratories and testing facilities
Innovative sensors with applications in aerospace

Activities