NEWS from SIM
NCSLI 2012
Sacramento, CA
Dianne Lalla-Rodrigues
SIM Representative
Presentation Outline....
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The Inter-American Metrology System – SIM
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OAS/FEMCIDI SIM Project (2006-2011)
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SIM QSTF – April 2012, Quito Ecuador
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SIM Time and Frequency Project - 2005
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SIM Summer School – December 2009
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SIM Internship Programme – March 2012
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Interim Project (2012)
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New Project Proposal
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)
SIM – Sistema Inter-americano de Metrologia/InterAmerican Metrology system
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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
President
Immediate Past
President
Prof Humberto Brandi
Jose Dajes
INDECOPI - Peru
Technical Advisor
NIST
Claire Saundry
NIST -USA
Inmetro - Brazil
Claudia Santo
LATU-Uruguay
Ignacio Hernandez
TC Chair
JCRB Rep
Executive Secretary
OAS
PDC Chair
NCSLI Rep to SIM
(non voting member)
CENAM - Mexico
Chairman QSTF
ANDIMET
CAMET
OAS/OEA
Representative
Ed Nemroff
NCSLI
James Olthoff
NIST -USA
CARIMET
NORAMET
SURAMET
Juan Carlos Castillo
IIena Idalgo
Robert Medford
Alan Steele
Hector Laiz
IIBMETRO, Bolivia
LACOMET, Costa Rica
GNBS, Grenada
NRC -Canada
INTI – Argentina
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:
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Increased political and public awareness
Significant local investment
Increased international recognition of measurement capabilities:
Increased partnerships
2006-2011 OAS/FEMCIDI Project
GOAL:
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To facilitate harmonization of measurements
OBJECTIVES:
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To identify needs and provide capacity building
and training
To improve measurement capabilities
To increase exchange of information
To create an awareness of the need for metrology
SIM QSTF
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Established 2002 to evaluate QSs of
signatories to the CIPM MRA – with CMCs
to declare and post on BIPM website.
All SIM members may attend, only MRA
signatories can vote on approval of QSs.
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QSTF meets 2/yr
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SIM 09 – Operating procedures for QSTF
CMCs on BIPM KCDB
Country
No of CMCs on BIPM KCDB
Argentina
250
Brazil
Canada
334
571
CARICOM
0
Chile
58
Costa Rica
78
Ecuador
20
Jamaica
0
Mexico
616
Panama
34
Peru
26
USA
2507
Uruguay
Total
72
4568 (NMIs only)
SIM Time & Frequency Network
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Established 2005
Continuously comparing national time
scales/national standards (internet & GPS)
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Differences very small < 100ns
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SIM results compared to BIPM time-links
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Increased cooperation & Scientific
collaboration among SIM Members
PARTICIPANTS - SIM TF NETWORK
Country
USA
Mexico
Canada
Panama
Brazil
Costa Rica
Columbia
Argentina
Guatemala
Jamaica
Uruguay
Paraguay
Peru
Trinidad and Tobago
Saint Lucia
Chile
Antigua and Barbuda
Ecuador
Bolivia
Date
Originator of the Network
April 2005
May 2005
October 2005
September 2006
January 2007
February 2007
July 2007
August 2007
December 2007
November 2008
November 2008
June 2009
August 2009
May 2010
December 2010
August 2011
June 2012
July 2012
Time Standard
Ensemble time scale
Ensemble time scale
Ensemble time scale
Cesium
Ensemble time scale
Cesium
Cesium
Cesium
GPSDO
Cesium
Rubidium
Rubidium
Rubidium
GPSDO
Rubidium
Rubidium
Rubidium
Rubidium
Rubidium
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Ecuador
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Vincent and
Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Uruguay
United States
SIM SUMMER METROLOGY SCHOOL
Funded by OAS/FEMICIDI and
the Brazilian Government
(50 students/27 Countries)
SIM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
 Legal
Metrology
– Junior Metrologists
– Training and Development
– Longer term internships
 Scientific
Metrology
– Scientific Staff
– Expert facilities: implement
new/improved service
SIM Internship Program
Trainee 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
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~ 175K (US Mission to the OAS - one (1) year
project)
All 34 Members participate in training events and
workshops:
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Advanced Internships
Leadership and Mentoring
Workshops/Training
Comparisons/Pilot Studies
Awareness (SIM Week: GA and IR Events)
Communication and Outreach
Interim Project Coordination:
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Funds (~175K) coordinated by:
– INTI, Argentina: SIM Week/GA 2011 Events
– CENAM, Mexico (PDC): Internships,
Communication and Outreach, SIM Week
– LATU, Uruguay (TC): Leadership and
Mentoring, Comparisons/Pilot Studies,
Workshops
– Fundacion, Chile – Chemical Metrology
NEW PROJECT PROPOSAL
Strengthening National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) in
the Hemisphere, an essential element in the
development of National Quality Infrastructure (NQI)
GOAL
To enhance the NQI by advancing best practices
at the NMIs and enhancing international
recognition of measurement capabilities in the
hemisphere
PURPOSE
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.
Three (3) complimentary Project Concepts….
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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
hemisphere were integrated into three Projects Concepts
submitted on behalf of the entire membership SIM)
Project details….
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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/Sustainability
Beneficiaries include:
– Institutions and technical staff responsible for measurement
standards in each country
– Government and private-sector clients making use of calibration
and measurement services offered by the national metrology
institutes in each participating country
– Regulatory authorities in each participating country
– Trading partners who rely on accurate and reliable
measurements when transacting business, providing health
services, or innovating new technologies.
– Local populations who rely on measurements in their daily lives:
fuel pump dispensers; laboratory tests/blood pressure monitors;
medical radiation treatments.
To be noted...
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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……
 sim@inmetro.gov.br
 jdajes@indecopi.gob.pe
 alan.steele@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
 http://www.sim-metrologia.org.br/