This volume collects papers presented at the International Workshop of the Technical Committee on Measurement Science of the International Measurement Confederation workshop held in June 1999. Fourteen papers by expert scientists and engineers discuss the mathematical consideration of measurement science, i.e. foundational concepts of measurement and the structure of the science; social function of measurement in industry and society; the role of significant techniques, from signal processing through the role of optimization criteria, to the significance of the individual in the field; uncertainty problems; and finally, an analysis of measurement as a foundation of empirical science and as a reason for advancing measurement science. Edited by Kariya (Ritsumeikan U.) and Finkelstein (City U., London). Oversize: 8.5x12<">.
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