The Association of Hydro-Meteorological Equipment Industry WMO and HMEI Working Together Geneva, Switzerland 28 June 2012
Introduction 1. What is HMEI – History – Today - Core Principles 2. Benefits of the Relationship 3. Issues Facing HMEI 4. Going Forward 5. Conclusions
History • March 2000 – Prof. Obasi • September 2001 – Formal Establishment of HMEI • February 2003 – Secretary-General Addresses HMEI
Today HMEI Entitlements • Consultative Status – Observer without voting rights – To sit on Regional Associations and Technical Committees – Propose Agenda Items, Present and Speak at Meetings • Office Within WMO
Today
Today Annual Turnover Number of Percent (Euros) Members 0.00 11.99 97 91% 12.00 34.99 8 7% 35.00 174.99 1 1% 175.00 Plus 1 1% 107
Core Principles 1. Set meaningful and Achievable Standards. 2. Measurement Data Quality Through: – WMO Technical Working Groups – HMEI Member Companies – Member Countries
Core Principles 3. Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) 4. Promote and Defend Member Companies 5. Prepare and Promote Education on Science of Measurement
Summary • Past Benefits of the Relationship • Economic Model • Specifications, Specifications, Specifications! Closing Statement Industry like WMO faces economic challenges. At HMEI we need to increase the value of the Association for our Membership so that we can grow, otherwise our members will move on.
Going Forward • WMO Member on HMEI Council • Proactive Collaboration – CIMO – Future I ntercomparisons • Closing Statement
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