PRIMARY STANDARDS LABORATORY The Primary Standards Laboratory (PSL) at Sandia National Laboratories has attained DOE approval as a Technology Deployment Center/User Facility and is seeking alliances or consortia with industrial partners, universities and other government agencies. The PSL's comprehensive capabilities cover the full range of metrology disciplines and include precision measurements; primary standards certification; development of measurement techniques standards, and systems; and calibration of measuring and test equipment. The facility provides laboratory capabilities in: Dimensional. DC/low frequency. RF/microwave. Mechanical. Thermodynamic. Ionizing radiation. Optical radiation. Time and frequency. The PSL has a long history of providing metrology programs that ensure accurate measurements for the DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex. It is dedicated to sharing knowledge and capabilities in metrology with industrial partners by helping: Improve measurement processes. Analyze standards. Perform precision measurements. Establish and verify new capabilities. Provide hands-on training. Characterize measurement uncertainties. Develop specialized measurement techniques and standards. The PSL is located in the newest metrology building in the country. This facility features state-of-the-art environmental control. Temperature and humidity are controlled using twenty-seven independent systems. Two laboratories are controlled to within 0.01 degree C. All laboratory space is completely enclosed with electromagnetic shielding at 40 dB attenuation. For vibration control, all laboratory spaces are on continuous-pour, post-tensioned slabs isolated from other parts of the building by an air column. Support facilities for training and collaboration with industry partners are available. Work space is also available for visiting researchers, engineers, and metrologists. If the scope of a project requires capabilities beyond metrology, the PSL can draw on the resources of Sandia in materials analysis, advanced manufacturing, computing, reliability testing, and more. This capability is now available to industry through the National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989 which specifically encourages collaboration with U.S. industries. A variety of arrangements are available including user facilities, technical assistance programs, Work for Others programs, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, and programs designed for small businesses. For additional information, write or fax Kay Carter, Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 5800, MS1380, Albuquerque, NM 87185-1380, Phone: (505) 271-7851 or FAX: (505) 271-7867. For technical information, contact Ralph T. Johnson, Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 5800, MS0665, Albuquerque, NM 87185-0665, Phone: (505) 845-8241 or FAX: (505) 844-4372.

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