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The conference comprises the following six topics:
1. New measurement technologies and innovative integrated approaches
- New developments and innovations in instruments, methods, techniques and technologies for sustainable measurements to support the WMO strategic priorities,
- Newly developed or improved algorithms,
- Cost-effective sensors technologies,
- New and innovative integrated initiatives for measurements,
- Opportunities and challenges with artificial intelligence, big data and crowd sourcing (internet of things),
- Best practices for data exchange and data formats.
2. Environmental sustainability of observing systems
- Innovations in measurement technologies and methods reducing environmental impact,
- Life-cycle assessments of instruments and observing systems,
- Regulations, guidance, and incentives for environmentally sustainable approaches,
- Use of environmentally-friendly materials,
- Best practices related the procurement, management and operations of observing systems.
3. Characterization and testing of instruments and methods
- Characterization of instruments and measurement methods,
- Testing procedures,
- Verifying instrument performance,
- Outcomes of instrument intercomparisons,
- Performance of instruments under harsh environments and in extreme weather conditions.
4. Traceability of measurements to recognized standards
- Mechanisms to ensure measurement traceability to recognized standards,
- Development and maintenance of standards and standard procedures,
- Field inspection and verification methods and procedures,
- Best practices for ensuring measurement traceability,
- Traceability and calibration of remote-sensing observing systems,
- Methods and procedures for laboratory and field calibration,
- Assessment of laboratory, field and overall measurement uncertainty,
- Adoption and implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 in calibration laboratories,
- Collaboration between NMHSs and the metrology community (Regional Instrument Centres, National Metrology Institutes, ...)
- Protocols for, and experiences and results from interlaboratory comparisons.
5. Quality assurance and maintenance of the observing systems
- Experience with the siting and measurement quality classification schemes,
- Quality control procedures,
- Observing system operation and maintenance strategies,
- Preventive and corrective maintenance activities for improving the availability and quality of the observations,
- Best practices for managing calibration results and their implementation in operational systems,
- Spare parts and consumables management practices.
6. Capacity development for sustainable and quality measurements
- Experience with personnel competences related to requirements identification, installation, operations, maintenance and calibration of equipment,
- Experiences with training activities and outreach material including e-learning tools and platforms,
- Modernization of observing systems and related infrastructure,
- Best practices for tendering processes and purchasing of measurements related systems and instruments,
- Experiences with capacity development projects, including with donors and funding agencies.