Calibration tank

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004110",
  "term": "Calibration tank",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A container holding a fluid with known, stable properties used to calibrate meteorological instruments. The instrument's sensor is immersed in the tank's medium to check its response against the established standard. For example, a temperature sensor is tested in a water bath held at precisely controlled temperatures, such as the triple point of water (0.01°C), to verify its accuracy.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rating tank"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/calibration-tank/"
}