The European project, coordinated by the SFI-Davos (Switzerland), aims to develop methods for measuring direct, diffuse and global solar spectral irradiance between 290 nm and 400 nm with an uncertainty of 1% to 2% and new instruments for rapid measurement of spectral irradiance (UV to TF spectroradiometers) to take into account rapid variations in atmospheric conditions (measurement duration less than 10 s and repetition time less than 1 min).

Objectives

Improved measurements of UV radiation from the solar spectrum reaching the ground

Estimation of uncertainties of matrix spectroradiometers

Development of a photodiode array spectroradiometer optimized for spectrum measurement between 290 nm and 400 nm and with minimization of stray light

Summary

Find here the detailled description of the project:

http://projects.pmodwrc.ch/env03/

Publications and communications

DUBARD J. et  ETIENNE R., “Monte Carlo uncertainty evaluation of UV solar spectral irradiance measurements using array spectroradiometer”, 7th Workshop on Ultraviolet radiation measurements (UVNET), Davos, Suisse, 27-28 août 2013.

DUBARD J., VALIN T., ETIENNE R. et EBRARD G., “EMRP-ENV03: Traceability for surface  spectral solar ultraviolet radiation”, 16e Congrès International de Métrologie, Paris, France, 7-10 octobre 2013, DOI: 10.1051/METROLOGY/201318001.

Partners

JRP-ENV03 partners:

  • SFI Davos (Switzerland),
  • EJPD/METAS (Switzerland),
  • PTB (Germany),
  • VSL (Netherlands),
  • CMI (Czech Republic),
  • LNE (France),
  • INRIM (Italy),
  • Aalto (Finland),
  • CMS (Austria),
  • Kipp&Zonen (Netherlands),
  • IMU (Austria).

The noise of machinery or equipment is a technical characteristic generally declared in terms of acoustic power (power level in dB in relation to a reference acoustic power of 10-12 watt). In Europe, this declaration of power is often imposed by regulation.

Objectives

Develop a primary reference source to disseminate the acoustic power unit

Summary

Find here the detailled description of the project

http://www.ptb.de/emrp/sib56-home.html

Publications and communications

CELLARD P., ANDERSSON H., BREZAS S., et WITTSTOCK V., “Automatic sound field sampling mechanisms to disseminate the unit watt in airborne sound”, Proceedings of the INTER-NOISE 2016, 45th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering,  Towards a Quieter Future, Hamburg; Germany; 21 – 24 août 2016, 6762-6770

BREZAS S. , CELLARD P. , ANDERSSON H. , GUGLIELMONE C., KIRBAS C., “Dissemination of the unit Watt in airborne sound: aerodynamic reference sound sources as transfer standards”,In: Proceedings of the INTER-NOISE 2016, 45th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering,  Towards a Quieter Future, Hamburg; Germany;  21 – 24 août 2016,  6762-6770

Partners

Laboratoires nationaux de métrologie :

  • PTB (DE),
  • INRIM (IT),
  • SP (SE),
  • TUBITAK (TK)

This European project aims to improve metrological traceability for the measurement of the main essential climate variables (ECVs) defined by the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS). This will address the need for improved accuracy in environmental parameter measurements and assist climatologists in implementing reliable climate change models.

Objectives

Improve metrological traceability for the measurement of key climate variables defined by the Global Climate Observing System

Summary

Find here the detailled description of the project:

http://www.meteomet.org/

Publications and communications

SPARASCI F., JOUIN D., DEUZÉ T., BORDEREAU J., COEUR-JOLY G., SOURGEN D. and HERTZOG A.,, “Submillimetre thermistors for balloon-borne applications up to lower stratosphere: preliminary characterization with 0.02K uncertainty”, Meteorol. Appl. , 2015, DOI: 10.1002/met.1504

MERLONE A. et al., “The MeteoMet project – metrology for meteorology: challenges and results”, Meteorol. Appl., 22, S1, 2015, 820-829, DOI: 10.1002/met.1528

MERLONE A. et al., “The MeteoMet2 project – Highlights and results”, Meas. Sci. Technol., 2017, DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/aa99fc

SPARASCI F., “Calorimetric techniques for the calibration of environmental sensors: application to thermistors and salinometers”, Arctic Metrology Workshop, April 23rd 2015, Turin, Italy

CAPELLA A., PITRE L., SPARASCI F. et GEORGIN E., “Differential Microwave Hygrometer with Quasi-Spherical Resonators for Accurate Humidity Measurements on a Wide Range, 9th Symposium on thermophysical properties”, Boulder USA, June 2015

KLEIN A. et al., “Detection techniques for online and on-site monitoring of essential climate variables in the upper atmosphere”, International Workshop on Metrology for Meteorology and Climate MMC 2014, Brdo, Slovenia, September 2014

CAPELLA A. et al., “Differential quasi-spherical resonant cavity hygrometer for atmospheric moisture”, International Workshop on Metrology for Meteorology and Climate MMC 2014, Brdo, Slovenia, September 2014

GARCÍA IZQUIERDO C. et al., “Metrology for terrestrial and surface ECVs involved in METEOMET2”, International Workshop on Metrology for Meteorology and Climate MMC 2014, Brdo, Slovenia,September 2014

SPARASCI F. et al., “Novel methods, instruments and measurements for climate parameters: achievements in JRP METEOMET”, International Workshop on Metrology for Meteorology and Climate MMC 2014, Brdo, Slovenia, September 2014

SPARASCI F., “Novel environmental sensors: improving measurements in the arctic”, Arctic Circle Assembly, October 15th-18th, Reykjavik, Island

NICOLA CHIODO, ANDREA CAPPELLA, LAURENT PITRE, FERNANDO SPARASCI, LARA RISEGARI, MARK D.  PLIMMER et ERIC GEORGIN, “Differential microwaves hygrometer for moisture measurements on a wide water vapor concentration range” Tempmeko2016,  Zakopane, Poland, June 26th - July 1st 2016

GARCÍA IZQUIERDO C. et al., “Metrology for terrestrial and surface ECVs”, Tempmeko 2016, Zakopane, Poland, June 26th - July 1st 2016

CHIODO N. et al., "Differential microwaves hygrometer for moisture measurements on a wide water vapor concentration range”, MMC-2016, Madrid, Spain, September 26th-29th 2016

GEORGIN E., « Projet : JRP ENV 58 METEOMET, Métrologie & Météorologie : la mesure au service de la prévision », Paris, France, December 6th 2016

SPARASCI F., “MeteoMet: Metrology for Essential Climate Variables”, 1st EU Environmental Research Infrastructures – Industry Joint Innovation Partnering Forum, 18-19 May 2017, Grenoble

SPARASCI F., P. Alberto Giuliano Albo, Marc Le Menn, Damien Malardé, “Development of calibration facilities for oceanographic temperature and salinity sensors”, Meteomet week, Turin, Italy, September 11th-15th 2017.

CHIODO N. et al., “Differential microwave hygrometer for high precision measurements over a wide humidity range: recent progress”, Meteomet week, Turin, Italy, September 11th-15th 2017.

SPARASCI F., co-hosting of the round table “Métrologie”, Atelier Expérimentation et Instrumentation AEI 2017, Brest, France, October 17th-19th 2017

Partners

  • INRiM (IT),
  • BEV/PTP (AT),
  • CEM (SP), CETIAT (FR),
  • CMI (CZ), CNAM (FR),
  • CSIC (SP), DTI (DK),
  • IMBiH (BA),
  • MIKES (FI),
  • NPL (UK),
  • PTB (DE),
  • SMD (BE),
  • TUBITAK (TK),
  • UL (SI),
  • VSL (NL),
  • SHOM (FR)

The term "greenhouse gas" (GHG) includes various gases naturally present in the atmosphere (CO2, CH4, N2O, O3) or resulting from human activity (CO2, CH4, CF4, SF6,...) and which have in common to absorb solar radiation re-emitted by the Earth's surface, thus contributing to global warming.

Objectives

Develop reference gas mixtures for high-impact GHGs (CO, CO2, CH4, N2O, SF6 and other fluorinated gases)

Develop dynamic generation methods allowing the preparation of reference gas mixtures directly on site at trace level concentrations (< ppb)

Summary

Find here the detailled description of the project:

http://projects.npl.co.uk/highgas/

Partners

  • NPL (UK),
  • PTB (Germany),
  • DFM (Denmark),
  • METAS (Switzerland),
  • MIKES (Finland),
  • TÜBITAK (Turkey),
  • VSL (Netherlands),
  • CMI (Czech Republic),
  • IL (Finland),
  • EMPA (Switzerland)

The Sixth Community Environment Action Programme, adopted by Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament, established the need to reduce pollution to levels that minimise harmful effects on human health. One of the levers for achieving the air quality objectives set by the EU is to act on emissions linked to transport (air, sea and road).

Objectives

To develop primary measurement methods for the analysis of platinum group elements (PGE) emanating from the release of catalytic exhaust pipe particles

Summary

Find here the detailled description of the project:

http://www.ptb.de/emrp/partemission.html

Publications and communications

LABARRAQUE G., OSTER C., FISICARO P., MEYER C., VOGL J., NOORDMANN J., RIENITZ O., RICCOBONO F. and DONET S., “Reference measurement procedures for the quantification of platinum group elements (PGEs) from automotive exhaust emissions”, International journal of environmental analytical chemistry, 95, 9, 2015, 777-789, DOI: 10.1080/03067319.2015.1058931.

Partners

  • PTB (All.),
  • BAM (All.),
  • JRC (EC)