respective RA D.Prescod their websites Review outcomes of RIC evaluations and support those which have problems in performing such evaluations On request, provide support for the evaluation of RICs Prepare a template for report of RICs to the RA Evaluation of all RICs Report on RIC audits Template for RIC reporting Dec. 2016 3. May. 2016 4. Q2 2015 4. Towards calibration of ceilometer, visibilimeter and present weather sensor N.Mander, F.Montariol, D.Groselj, J.Lin 1. Identify and review existing guidance material on calibration procedure for ceilometer, visibilimeter and present weather sensor 2. Synthesize information obtained into general guidance material 3. Establish first draft of technical procedures 1. Guidance material identified 2. General guidance established on the achievement of the traceability of these instruments 3. Technical procedures drafted based on the identified materials, 1. June 2016 2. Dec. 2016 3. July 2017 M Outcome from A.1 and A.2 and CIMO TB and TL centers Action will require guidance on their traceability provided by the dedicated expert bodies Note: Outcomes of volcanic ash/aerosol intercomparison may help in progressing this task. 5. Implementation of the strategy for improving traceability of basic measurements (such as p, T, h) to SI K.Premec, N.Mander, D.Groselj, A.Mounir, K.Nakashima, F.Barcenas, J.Lin, D.Prescod Develop outreach flyer (for decision makers) on importance of measurement traceability and how to achieve it. Finalize calibration/traceability strategy Ensure inclusion of the strategy in the CIMO Develop guidance material on how to implement traceability (for ex. use of Outreach flyer Document with calibration strategy Relevant CIMO Guide chapters updated Document with guidance material published as IOM report or Annex 1. March 2015 2. Dec. 2016 3. July 2017 4. July 2017 H CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.8 Perspective is for a strategy for ensuring world-wide traceability of measurements to SI.
field inspection kit) to CIMO Guide 6. Impact of Minamata convention and guidance for transition from instruments to alternative technologies A.Mounir, N.Mander, D.Groselj, T.Holfelder, K.Premec, D.Prescod, P. Copping Develop outreach flyer (for decision makers) on impact of Minamata convention Collect expertise from Members having successfully transitioned away from Mercury Develop road-map/guidance for transition of instruments containing mercury to alternative devices Develop guidance on how to choose modern alternative instruments (incl. list of minimum metrological characteristics of these alternatives) Outreach flyer Links to relevant publications provided on IMOP website Document with for Members wanting/having to transition away from Mercury Documents with guidance on instrument selection (possibly to be included as annex to a CIMO Guide chapter) 1. March 2015 2. Dec. 2015 3. July 2016 4. July 2017 H CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.10 CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.12 CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.13 CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.14 ET-RIC meeting report, § 8.8 Note: road-map is meant in a general manner. It is clear that Members may have different ways & timelines to implement it. Assess status and need for regional standard barometer and update CIMO Guide and relevant WMO resolutions accordingly A.Mounir, K.Nakashima, F.Montariol, D.Prescod, F.Barcenas Collect the needs for regional standards barometers in RAs 1. Report to CIMO on the status and need for regional standard barometers 1. Dec. 2015 M 8 Use of modern alternatives to obsolete instruments F.Barcenas, T.Holfelder, N.Mander, A.Mounir, K.Nakashima, D.Groselj P.Copping Collect information on successful experiences Collaborate with HMEI in identifying alternative instruments Develop guidance on how to select modern instruments replacing outdated instruments Lists of relevant publications, and links provided on IMOP website Document (possibly IOM Report) proposing alternatives 1. July 2016 2. Dec 2016 H CIMO-16, Doc. 6, §6.15 ET-RIC meeting report, § 8.10 Note: Task includes giving guidance on cost-effective AWS and liaise with ET A2.
Develop guidance on how to maintain and calibrate modern instruments replacing outdated instruments Guidance document and/or updates of relevant CIMO chapters Guidance document and/or updates of relevant CIMO Guide chapters 3. July 2017 4. July 2017 9 CIMO Guide update Temperature: K.Premec, D.Groselj, F.Montariol, T.Holfelder, K.Nakashima Pressure: T.Holfelder, K.Premec, F.Montariol, N.Mandel, D.Groselj Fully revise and update CIMO Guide chapter on temperature and pressure Updated CIMO Guide chapter 1. July 2015 H 10 Precipitation N. Mander, A.Mounir, D.Groselj, D.Walker Review the CIMO Guide chapter on precipitation Review documentation on practices on laboratory precipitation calibration Propose updates of the CIMO guide 1. Dec 2017 L Liaise with A.1 and A.2 ________________