What is PD IEC/TS 62720 - Measurement units for computer-based processing about?
For the interpretation of documents such as datasheets, catalogues, or other product-related documentation, units of measure play an important role. All quantitative data can be prone to misinterpretation if its unit of measure is unclear or wrong. Thus, there is a strong requirement to unambiguously identify units of measure and ensure that each unit of measure and its underlying quantity is clearly specified.
PD IEC/TS 62720 specifies identifiers for units to support computer-based processing of product data. PD IEC/TS 62720 provides a survey of quantities with associated collections of internationally standardized as well as non–standardized units used in business and science.
Note: The standardization of units or parts is no...