“So what’s the weather gonna do today?” I am sure that we have all been asked that after answering the first question (about what we do for a living) with: “Metrology.”

Metrology or meteorology? Both are studies of a particular science but are two words that are easily mistaken or misinterpreted. (Any GDT situations come to mind here?) These two occupations seem like worlds apart, but actually they share a common up-front task, and that is data collection. Whether you are trying to determine if it’s going to rain or snow, or if a newly produced part is within its allowable tolerance, you must first collect as much data as accurately as possible to analyze, and then come to a prediction or determination. Fortunately for meteorologists, they can make some mistakes (and in all likelihood will do so), but they will still be able to keep their jobs. However, mistakes for metrologists could signal the need to start looking for a new job!!

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