The Pascal (Pa): As the SI unit of pressure, the Pascal is the foundation for measuring force exerted over a given area. Though widely used in many applications, the Pascal’s small magnitude often ...

Jay Hendricks tells about ongoing work to change the realization and dissemination of the pascal, which will lead to the elimination of mercury-barometer pressure standards. Pressure is one of the ...

The beginning of hurricane season in the northern Atlantic coincides this year with the publication of new research from the National Institute of Standards and Technology concerning improvements to ...

Most engineers understand the concept of pressure. It’s a force, often measured in pounds, on a specific area. It is commonly listed in pounds per square inch (psi). But there are a variety of ...