NEWS from SIM NEWS from SIM NCSLI 2012NCSLI 2012

Sacramento, CASacramento, CA

Dianne Lalla-RodriguesDianne Lalla-RodriguesSIM RepresentativeSIM Representative

The Inter-American Metrology System – SIM

OAS/FEMCIDI SIM Project (2006-2011)

SIM QSTF – April 2012, Quito Ecuador

SIM Time and Frequency Project - 2005

SIM Summer School – December 2009

SIM Internship Programme – March 2012

Interim Project (2012)

New Project Proposal

Presentation Outline....

SIM…….SIM…….•Consists of NMIs located in the 34 OAS Member nations

•Divided into five (5) regions

•All have participated in the OAS/FEMCIDI Project - promote cooperation in metrology and committed to the implementation of a Global Measurement System

•11 metrology working groups;

•Training: Physical, Chemical and Legal Metrology, Awareness Activities, Pilot studies and Measurement Comparisons

•Eight new Associate Members of the BIPM: BO, CR, EC, JA, PE, PN, PY (and CARICOM)

SIMSIM – – Sistema Inter-americano de Metrologia/Inter-Sistema Inter-americano de Metrologia/Inter-American Metrology systemAmerican Metrology system

RMO – 34 Member Countries of OAS

– Activities: Scientific and Legal Metrology Network of discipline-specific activities Build NQI/sharing information and expertise

– Goals: Ensure equity in the marketplace Facilitate international trade Promote uniformity of measurement Improve quality of life for all citizens

SIM Executive Council

OAS/OEA Representative

President

Technical Advisor NIST

Executive Secretary OAS

Immediate Past President

PDC Chair

CAMETANDIMET SURAMETCARIMET NORAMET

Claire Saundry

NIST -USA

Alan Steele

NRC -Canada

TC ChairJCRB Rep

NCSLI Rep to SIM(non voting member)

Ed Nemroff

NCSLIIgnacio Hernandez

CENAM - Mexico

Prof Humberto Brandi

Inmetro - Brazil

Jose Dajes

INDECOPI - Peru

Hector Laiz

INTI – Argentina

IIena Idalgo

LACOMET, Costa Rica

Juan Carlos Castillo

IIBMETRO, Bolivia

Robert Medford

GNBS, Grenada

Claudia SantoLATU-Uruguay

Chairman QSTF James Olthoff

NIST -USA

Benefits to date…Benefits to date…ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY OAS/FEMCIDI FOR 2006-2011: Over 500 trainees in physical, chemical and legal metrology Over 25 training events and workshops Over 10 Awareness activities Biennial publication on INFOSIM

DIRECT IMPACTS OF FEMICIDI SUPPORT: Increased political and public awareness Significant local investment Increased international recognition of measurement capabilities: Increased partnerships

2006-2011 OAS/FEMCIDI Project2006-2011 OAS/FEMCIDI Project

GOAL:

To facilitate harmonization of measurementsTo facilitate harmonization of measurements

OBJECTIVES:

To identify needs and provide capacity building To identify needs and provide capacity building and training and training To improve measurement capabilitiesTo improve measurement capabilitiesTo increase exchange of informationTo increase exchange of informationTo create an awareness of the need for metrologyTo create an awareness of the need for metrology

SIM QSTF

Established 2002 to evaluate QSs of Established 2002 to evaluate QSs of signatories to the CIPM MRA – with CMCs signatories to the CIPM MRA – with CMCs to declare and post on BIPM website.to declare and post on BIPM website.

All SIM members may attend, only MRA All SIM members may attend, only MRA signatories can vote on approval of QSs.signatories can vote on approval of QSs.

QSTF meets 2/yrQSTF meets 2/yr

SIM 09 – Operating procedures for QSTFSIM 09 – Operating procedures for QSTF

CMCs on BIPM KCDBCountry No of CMCs on BIPM KCDB

Argentina 250

Brazil 334Canada 571

CARICOM 0

Chile 58

Costa Rica 78

Ecuador 20

Jamaica 0

Mexico 616

Panama 34

Peru 26

USA 2507

Uruguay 72

Total 4568 (NMIs only)

SIM Time & Frequency NetworkSIM Time & Frequency Network

Established 2005Established 2005

Continuously comparing national time Continuously comparing national time scales/national standards (internet & GPS)scales/national standards (internet & GPS)

Differences very small < 100nsDifferences very small < 100ns

SIM results compared to BIPM time-linksSIM results compared to BIPM time-links

Increased cooperation & Scientific Increased cooperation & Scientific collaboration among SIM Memberscollaboration among SIM Members

PARTICIPANTS - SIM TF NETWORKCountry Date Time StandardUSA Originator of the Network Ensemble time scaleMexico April 2005 Ensemble time scaleCanada May 2005 Ensemble time scalePanama October 2005 CesiumBrazil September 2006 Ensemble time scaleCosta Rica January 2007 CesiumColumbia February 2007 CesiumArgentina July 2007 CesiumGuatemala August 2007 GPSDOJamaica December 2007 CesiumUruguay November 2008 RubidiumParaguay November 2008 RubidiumPeru June 2009 RubidiumTrinidad and Tobago August 2009 GPSDOSaint Lucia May 2010 RubidiumChile December 2010 RubidiumAntigua and Barbuda August 2011 RubidiumEcuador June 2012 RubidiumBolivia July 2012 Rubidium

Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArgentinaBarbadosBarbadosBelizeBelizeBoliviaBoliviaBrazilBrazilChileChileColombiaColombiaCosta RicaCosta RicaDominicaDominicaDominican RepublicDominican RepublicEl SalvadorEl SalvadorEcuadorEcuadorGrenadaGrenadaGuatemalaGuatemalaGuyanaGuyanaHaitiHaitiMexicoMexicoNicaraguaNicaraguaPanamaPanamaParaguayParaguayPeruPeruSt. Kitts and NevisSt. Kitts and NevisSt. Vincent and St. Vincent and GrenadinesGrenadinesTrinidad and TobagoTrinidad and TobagoUruguayUruguayUnited StatesUnited States

SIM SUMMER METROLOGY SCHOOLFunded by OAS/FEMICIDI and the Brazilian Government(50 students/27 Countries)

SIM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Legal MetrologyLegal Metrology

– Junior MetrologistsJunior Metrologists– Training and DevelopmentTraining and Development– Longer term internshipsLonger term internships

Scientific Metrology Scientific Metrology

– Scientific StaffScientific Staff– Expert facilities: implement Expert facilities: implement

new/improved service new/improved service

SIM Internship ProgramTrainee from: Training by: Metrology discipline:INDECOPI (Peru) INMETRO (Brazil) Force

ABBS (Antigua and Barbuda) BSJ (Jamaica) Legal Metrology

Ministere (Haiti) BSJ (Jamaica) Gas meters

LATU (Uruguay) INMETRO (Brazil) Chemical Metrology

GNBS (Grenada) INDECOPI (Peru) Electricity

BSJ (Jamaica) NRC (Canada) Electricity

DBS (Dominica) TTBS (Trinidad and Tobago) Temperature and Pressure

LACOMET (Costa Rica) CENAM (Mexico) Humidity

CEHM (Honduras) INMETRO (Brazil) Force

BBS (Belize) BSJ (Jamaica) Legal Metrology

IBMETRO (Bolivia) INMETRO (Brazil) Legal Metrology

INTI (Argentina) INMETRO (Brazil) Laser Calibration

IBMETRO (Bolivia) CENAM (Mexico) Time and Frequency

INTERIM PROJECT (2012) - Enhancing National Measurement Infrastructure in the Americas

~ 175K (US Mission to the OAS - one (1) year ~ 175K (US Mission to the OAS - one (1) year project) project)

All 34 Members participate in training events and All 34 Members participate in training events and workshops:workshops:

– Advanced InternshipsAdvanced Internships– Leadership and MentoringLeadership and Mentoring– Workshops/Training Workshops/Training – Comparisons/Pilot StudiesComparisons/Pilot Studies– Awareness (SIM Week: GA and IR Events)Awareness (SIM Week: GA and IR Events)– Communication and Outreach Communication and Outreach

Interim Project Coordination:

Funds (~175K) coordinated by:Funds (~175K) coordinated by:

– INTI, Argentina: SIM Week/GA 2011 EventsINTI, Argentina: SIM Week/GA 2011 Events

– CENAM, Mexico (PDC): Internships, CENAM, Mexico (PDC): Internships, Communication and Outreach, SIM WeekCommunication and Outreach, SIM Week

– LATU, Uruguay (TC): Leadership and LATU, Uruguay (TC): Leadership and Mentoring, Comparisons/Pilot Studies, Mentoring, Comparisons/Pilot Studies, WorkshopsWorkshops

– Fundacion, Chile – Chemical Metrology Fundacion, Chile – Chemical Metrology

NEW PROJECT PROPOSALNEW PROJECT PROPOSAL

Strengthening National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) in Strengthening National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) in the Hemisphere, an essential element in the the Hemisphere, an essential element in the

development of National Quality Infrastructure (NQI)development of National Quality Infrastructure (NQI)

To enhance the NQI by advancing best practices at the NMIs and enhancing international recognition of

measurement capabilities in the hemisphereGOAL

To further strengthen the institutions responsible for measurements in the Americas and thereby improve

the world-wide reputation and credibility of the national quality infrastructures.

PURPOSE

Development of highly qualified metrology personnel capable of delivering scientific and legal metrology services in the region coordinated by USA.

Improved measurement capabilities in the hemisphere in areas that support environmental protection, health and trade coordinated by Uruguay.

Enhanced knowledge among government officials and metrology stakeholders of the importance of measurements to enhance trade and facilitate innovation coordinated by México.

(Metrology proposals and priorities from the countries in the (Metrology proposals and priorities from the countries in the hemisphere were integrated into three Projects Concepts hemisphere were integrated into three Projects Concepts submitted on behalf of the entire membership SIM)submitted on behalf of the entire membership SIM)

Three (3) complimentary Project Concepts….

Project details….Project details….

Proposed Duration 3 years Proposed Budget $1M USD Goal: To contribute to the National Quality

Infrastructure by advancing international recognition of measurement capabilities in the hemisphere

Priority Activities:– 2nd SIM Summer School – Advanced Internships– Workshops and Training– Awareness/Outreach and Communication

Benefits/SustainabilityBenefits/Sustainability

Beneficiaries include: Beneficiaries include:

– Institutions and technical staff responsible for measurement Institutions and technical staff responsible for measurement standards in each countrystandards in each country

– Government and private-sector clients making use of calibration Government and private-sector clients making use of calibration and measurement services offered by the national metrology and measurement services offered by the national metrology institutes in each participating countryinstitutes in each participating country

– Regulatory authorities in each participating country Regulatory authorities in each participating country – Trading partners who rely on accurate and reliable Trading partners who rely on accurate and reliable

measurements when transacting business, providing health measurements when transacting business, providing health services, or innovating new technologies. services, or innovating new technologies.

– Local populations who rely on measurements in their daily lives: Local populations who rely on measurements in their daily lives: fuel pump dispensers; laboratory tests/blood pressure monitors; fuel pump dispensers; laboratory tests/blood pressure monitors; medical radiation treatments. medical radiation treatments.

To be noted...To be noted...• Metrology capabilities are essential

to protect the environment and human health, increase competitiveness, ensure fairness in trade, increase market access …….

• Measurement needs change as countries develop and while remarkable progress has been made, there is still considerable work to be done

For further information……For further information…… sim@inmetro.gov.br

jdajes@indecopi.gob.pe alan.steele@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

http://www.sim-metrologia.org.br/