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Session:

4D - Regional Metrology Organisation Reports 

Date & Time:

Tuesday August 8, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Paper Title:

Recent SADCMET activities 

 

 

Speaker:

Mr. Ernst Louis Marais  

CoAuthors:

A Botha, CW Louw 

Speaker Info

Company:

CSIR NML

Address:

PO Box 395
Pretoria, 1, South Africa

Phone:

271-284-13013

Fax:

271-284-12131

Email:

elmarais@csir.co.za 

 

 

Abstract:

SADCMET was formed as the regional metrology organisation for Southern Africa a number of years ago. There are currently 14 member states, and a number of associates. The paper will provide an overview of the region, the structure of the regional bodies (such as the technical committee and working group structure), and look at the history of SADC and SADCMET. Due to the nature of business in the region, and the history of Southern Africa, the typical metrology services currently focus on trade measurements, such as mass, volume and length. A number of laboratories in the region are in the process of applying for accreditation for these services. The paper will also look at the technical program of SADCMET - projects are identified at regional meetings. Current focus areas include Reference Materials for Food Analysis, and a Regional Time Network. A quick overview of current and future research projects in the region, such as femto second lasers, will be given.  

 

 

 

 

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