scope:

This part of IEC 60050 defines terms specifically relevant to ultrasonics for inclusion in a new part of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary.

This horizontal standard is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108.

One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of horizontal standards in the preparation of its publications. The contents of this horizontal standard will not apply unless specifically referred to or included in the relevant publications.