In a Nutshell: The Triple Point 12.09.2024 - How precisely can you measure temperature - and what does this have to do with the mysterious triple point of water and the mean sea water of Vienna? The new video by the Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying - BEV reveals the fascinating world of precision measurement technology and shows why it is indispensable for every area of life.

The video explains the concept of the triple point of water - an extraordinary state in which water is simultaneously solid, liquid and gaseous. This point is of particular importance for precise temperature measurement. And why does temperature measurement play such a central role in our daily lives, be it in industry, science, medicine or food production?

The film gets to the bottom of these questions and highlights the importance of temperature measurement technology, which is indispensable in many areas of our lives. It was produced by BEV employees with the support of the BEV's Physico-Technical Testing Service and is now available on our YouTube channel.

In further episodes, the connection between the Wachau nose and a digital nose as well as the significance of the universe for traffic speed will be discussed. The question of what keeps us moving will also be examined in an entertaining and informative way.

As the national metrology institute in Austria, the BEV is responsible for the presentation and dissemination of the units of measurement. The measurements and approval tests carried out by the BEV ensure that measuring instruments meet the legal requirements and work reliably - a basis for trust in trade and industry.