Development of eutectic fixed points for contact thermometry
The aim of this project is to develop more reliable measurement techniques for very high temperatures (1100° to 2500°C). It concerns both the national laboratories, where new temperature standards - thermometric fixed points - are being developed, and industrial environments where it is difficult to control high temperatures (eg. in the manufacture of heat shielding for space vehicles or brake systems for aircraft or high speed trains). These new standards will eventually lead to redefinition of the international temperature scale.
Contact : Ronan Morice

Development of a black body reference at 3000°C
The aim of this study is to develop and characterize the metrological resources needed by industry to calibrate optical pyrometers up to 3000°C and to the lowest uncertainties. It will also cover the development of a new reference in the UV radiometry field.
Contact : Pascal Ridoux