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Uncertainties in calibration of radiowave testing instruments

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Causes of uncertainties in calibration of measuring instruments are considered. On the base of results of statistical analysis, generalized diagrams are given for determining the limiting accuracy of calibration of microwave instruments measuring phase, attenuation, and reflectivity.

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Vorob’ev, E.A. Uncertainties in calibration of radiowave testing instruments. Russ J Nondestruct Test 36, 509–514 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02759433

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