National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for the standardization of weights and measures, timekeeping, and navigation. Established by an act of Congress in 1901, the agency works closely with the U.S. Naval Observatory and the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures in Paris to ensure coordinated universal time.
Citation Information
Article Title:
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
20 March 2023
Access Date:
March 14, 2025