A quality system is a series of documented policies and procedures that guide the daily activities of a laboratory to ensure that the work performed in the laboratory is done accurately, thoroughly and in accordance with established procedures, the first time. The generally accepted standard for quality systems in a test laboratory is ISO 17025, "General Requirements for the Competency of Calibration and Testing Laboratories." The ATL's ISO 17025-compliant quality system ensures the professional integrity and technical competence of every service.

The ATL's quality system was developed with the help of Jeff Schmitt, principal of JGS Consulting.

For more information about the Quality System at the ATL, see the following publication:

Schmitt, Jeff G. "The Design of a Quality System to Support NASA GRC ATL." Proceedings of Noise-Con 2003. Cleveland, OH. 23-25 June 2003. (.pdf file)

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