EUROMET: European Collaboration in Measurement Standards EUROMET: European Collaboration in Measurement Standards www.euromet.org 1 NCSLI 2005 Implementing Metrology in the European Research Area – the iMERA Project Andy Henson Andy Henson 1 , Michael Kühne Michael Kühne 2 , Wolfgang Schmid , Wolfgang Schmid 2 , , 1 1 National Physical Laboratory, UK National Physical Laboratory, UK 2 2 Physikalisch Physikalisch- Technische Technische Bundesanstalt Bundesanstalt , Germany , Germany
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EUROMET: European Collaboration in Measurement StandardsEUROMET: European Collaboration in Measurement Standards
www.euromet.org 1NCSLI 2005
Implementing Metrology in the European Research Area
– the iMERA Project
Andy HensonAndy Henson11,, Michael KühneMichael Kühne22, Wolfgang Schmid, Wolfgang Schmid22, , 1 1 National Physical Laboratory, UKNational Physical Laboratory, UK
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EUROMET
= Cooperative voluntary organisation between European National Metrology Institutes (NMIs)
= Established based on a MoU in 1987
= Currently 33 participating member countries
= Objective: Promote the coordination of metrological activities and services with the purpose of achieving higher efficiency
http://www.euromet.org
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Structureof EUROMET
EUROMET Committee34 Delegates
Ad hocWorking Parties
EUROMETExecutive Committee
EUROMET ChairmanEUROMET Secretary
12 Technical Committees12 TC Chairpersons
~330 Contact Persons
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MMC PR T
TFProjects
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Technical scope of EUROMET
= Acoustics, Ultrasound, and Vibration= Electricity and Magnetism= Flow= Ionising Radiation= Length= Mass and Related Quantities= Metrology in Chemistry= Photometry and Radiometry= Thermometry= Time and Frequency
= Interdisciplinary Metrology= Quality
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Categories of collaboration in EUROMET
= Co-operation in Research
= Comparisons
= Traceability
= Consultations on Facilities
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Evolving demand in metrology
= Traditional areas of industry- becoming more complex- requiring broader measurement ranges and lower
uncertainties
= New areas of technologye.g. nano-technology or biotechnology
= Areas in which the value of metrology is increasingly being recognised, e.g. chemistry, clinical medicine or food safety
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MERA-ProjectPlanning the European Research Area in Metrology
= Feasibility Study (2002/2003)
= Can the European “metrology dilemma” be addressed through closer collaboration?
= How to address the evolving needs with national metrology budgets that are not growing at the same rate as demand?
http://www.euromet.org/projects/mera
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EC
Scenario DSingle
European NMIScenario AComprehensive metrological provision: Each country with its own primary standards
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Scenario BSelective standard holders
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Scenario CSpecialised centres of excellence
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MERA Summary
= Evolution not revolution
= Technical competence is the Unique Selling Point for the NMIs
= Local delivery of services and expertise is valued - devolution not an issue for most NMIs
= Arrangements are needed to enable strategic planning of longer term R&D collaboration with enhanced mechanisms for shorter-term collaboration
= Scope for improved planning and sharing of facilities
= EUROMET to evaluate its own structures
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= A European Commission “ERA-NET” Coordinating Action
= Consortium
= 20 partners from 14 countries (plus JRC-IRMM)
= Including 5 Ministries as formal partners
= 3 Years duration
= Start date 1st April 2005
iMERAImplementing the Metrology European Research Area
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iMERA partners
= National Physical Laboratory UK (co-ordinator)= Department of Trade and Industry UK= Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit Germany= Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Germany= Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais France= Istituto di Metrologia “G. Colonnetti” Italy= National Testing & Research Institute Sweden= Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing Slovakia= Slovak Institute of Metrology Slovakia= Ministry of Economic Affairs – Competition Directorate The Netherlands= Van Swinden Laboratorium The Netherlands= Danish Institute for Fundamental Metrology Denmark= Swiss Federal Office of Metrology and Accreditation Switzerland= Justervesenet Norway= Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing Czech Republic= Czech Metrology Institute Czech Republic= The Central Office of Measures Poland= Metrology Institute of the Republic of Slovenia Republic of Slovenia= Centre for Metrology and Accreditation Finland= Institute for Reference Materials and Measurement - Joint Research Centre of the European Commission
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Systematic exchange of Information and Best Practice
Strategic Activities
Joint Activities
Trans-national activities
Realising the ERA-Net in Metrology through Article 169
iMERA workpackage structure
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Network Steering CommitteeMinistry Officials and NMI
representatives with delegated authority, plus the Project
Coordinator
Project coordination team
Project Coordinator
Network Management CommitteeTask leaders
IMERA website and
portal
Task GroupsCommon task leaders per Group
1.1 1.3 5.2
6.1
4.2
1.7 2.6 1.4 2.71.5 1.61.2
2.1
3.1 4.1
4.4
5.1
2.3 5.4
5.5
5.3
2.4
4.3
2.93.2 2.5
2.8
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.7
2.10
2.2
Foresight
Research Programme
Prioritisation
Ownership
Developing Structures
Training & Mobility
Special Needs & Expanding the ERA -NET-
KT, IPR & Ethical Issues
Diss, Gov & Con. Mgt
Measuring R&D Impact
ICT Tools
Beyond Europe
3.3
5.6
Linked or similar tasks are brigaded into 12 task groups. Tasks within a task group have common task leadership.
Consortium ManagementGovernanceDissemination
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iMERA objectives
“From Collaboration to Co-ordination”= Metrology foresight and innovation
= Sharing facilities and pilot research projects
= Developing procedures to recognise value of collaborative R&D innational funding decisions
= Evaluating merits of transnational joint research programmes and options for Article 169 action
= Addressing needs of recent EUROMET members
= Adapting EUROMET structures
= Education and exchange of personnel
= Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and legal issues
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iMERA objectives
“From Collaboration to Co-ordination”= Metrology foresight and innovation
= Sharing facilities and pilot research projects
= Developing procedures to recognise value of collaborative R&D innational funding decisions
= Evaluating merits of transnational joint research programmes and options for Article 169 action
= Addressing needs of recent EUROMET members
= Adapting EUROMET structures
= Education and exchange of personnel
= Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and legal issues
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The essence of iMERA - national prioritisation of R&D current practice
….ad hoc collaboration
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Benefit/Cost
Funded
Not funded
……ad-hoc collaboration
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The essence of iMERA - national prioritisation of R&D current practice
• European metrology does not operate in isolation–“Avogadro” project to replace the mass artefact
• The task team will determine whether collaboration beyond the boundaries of Europe is appropriate for other major metrological challenges.
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Time Schedule
1st April 2005 Start of iMERA
Autumn 2005 Decision of the EC about the Article 169 candidates
October 2005 First preliminary results, discussed in several workshops
December 2005 First Draft for the European Structures required for the execution of the EMRP
December 2006 First EMRP is elaborated
Concept for the required European Structures agreed on
July 2007 Procedure for implementation and execution of the EMRP agreed on
December 2007 European Structures for the EMRP established
“after iMERA”
2007/2008 Start of the first EMRP
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Article 169
“In implementing the multiannual framework programme, the Community may make provision, in agreement with the Member States concerned, for participation in research and development programmes undertaken by several Member States, including
participation in the structures created for the execution of those programmes.”
…an instrument of ‘variable geometry’
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Metrology and Article 169
= Article 169 included in the “formal” FP7 proposal= Metrology is one of the top candidates= In kind contribution is acceptable…….we hope!= Based over 7 years= Article 169 open to those with a metrology R&D Programme plus
those committed to launching one= Legally open to Member States only, but normal FP derogation -
so accession countries, associated countries can participate with funding
= Legal structure almost certainly needed (EC favour EEIG…..but there are issues)
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Metrology and Article 169
= Article 169 included in the “formal” FP7 proposal= Metrology is one of the top candidates= In kind contribution is acceptable…….we hope!= Based over 7 years= Article 169 open to those with a metrology R&D Programme plus
those committed to launching one= Legally open to Member States only, but normal FP derogation -
so accession countries, associated countries can participate with funding
= Legal structure almost certainly needed (EC favour EEIG…..but there are issues)
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Communication from the Commission
Building the ERA of knowledge for growthBrussels, 6.4.2005
COM(2005) 118 final
3.3 Reinforcing links with national and private efforts
“Joint implementation of national research programmes on the basis of Article 169 of the Treaty. ………… A number of initiatives on themes such as, for example, metrology, biotechnology, social sciences or water research, are currently under examination. ……”
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Metrology and Article 169
= Article 169 included in the “formal” FP7 proposal= Metrology is one of the top candidates= In kind contribution is acceptable…….we hope!= Based over 7 years= Article 169 open to those with a metrology R&D Programme plus
those committed to launching one= Legally open to Member States only, but normal FP derogation -
so accession countries, associated countries can participate with funding
= Legal structure almost certainly needed (EC favour EEIG…..but there are issues)
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Implementing Metrology in the European Research Area
– the iMERA Project
Andy HensonAndy Henson11,, Michael KühneMichael Kühne22, Wolfgang Schmid, Wolfgang Schmid22, , 1 1 National Physical Laboratory, UKNational Physical Laboratory, UK