The Electronics Mind Set

[MIRCS]

Can anyone tell me why the entire lab of a PMEL is 73 +/-6???

Why was the K6 area grouped into this?

I understand that most electronic calibrations are referenced to 73...............though all Phys-D standards are referenced to 68. This boggles my mind as to why the entire lab was put at 73 +/-6.........most K6 calibrations can be performed at 73 or 72,  Though the uncertanities will always be applied to 79, regardless of the temp in the lab. I know this mainly deals with IIB's........but what was the reasoning and also......WHY?

Anyone with an opinion or reason for this please respond......this is something that has always troubled me.

[Thraxas]

Did you ever get answers to your questions?

[Old-Navy]

I knew the answer to this mind boggling question.  I got the answer from one of those wonderful inspectors.....  but I have forgotten it.   Oh well.   Happy New Year!

[Thraxas]

Its so the OLD DOGS feel comfy in their lab coats................

Yeah, they wouldn't want to feel too toasty.

[MIRCS]

I knew the answer to this mind boggling question.  I got the answer from one of those wonderful inspectors.....  but I have forgotten it.   Oh well.   Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you also you damn retired IM Hope things are going good for ya.

Yeah I got an answer once about this..........it went something like this

"Because the enviromental controls at most places suck".......

Give me a damn break...if they suck.......fix em. We could hold a lab on a ship to 68 +/-2.......how hard can that be to do on land.....