AFRIMETS The Intra-Africa Metrology System Système Intra-Africain de Metrologie TC AUV Meeting Feedback July 2011 Ian Veldman Chair: TC-AUV

Relevant Feedback Points Monte Carlo Method for UoM Monte Carlo Method for UoM Feedback from CCAUV & related WGs Feedback from CCAUV & related WGs CMC submission & Reviews CMC submission & Reviews Service Categories Service Categories Comparison Proposals Comparison Proposals Roadmap Roadmap

Monte Carlo Method TC AUV attended a presentation on the estimation of uncertainty using the Monte Carlo Method. TC AUV attended a presentation on the estimation of uncertainty using the Monte Carlo Method. The presentation was well received. The presentation was well received. The presentation conveyed the theory and application method in an easy understandable manner. The presentation conveyed the theory and application method in an easy understandable manner.

CCAUV Feedback The Chair conveyed pertinent information from the 7 th Consultative Committee to the meeting. The Chair conveyed pertinent information from the 7 th Consultative Committee to the meeting. The Chair will request the BIPM to extend an official invitation to KEBS to attend the 8 th CCAUV and CCAUV RMO WG meetings. The Chair will request the BIPM to extend an official invitation to KEBS to attend the 8 th CCAUV and CCAUV RMO WG meetings.

CMC Submission & Reviews KEBS will participate in Inter RMO review process. KEBS will participate in Inter RMO review process. KEBS to compile spread sheet to submit relevant CMCs. KEBS to compile spread sheet to submit relevant CMCs.

Service Categories The meeting identified measurement parameters that cannot be addressed with the existing BIPM service categories for Sound Pressure in Air (Acoustics). The meeting identified measurement parameters that cannot be addressed with the existing BIPM service categories for Sound Pressure in Air (Acoustics). The chair will put this request to the next CCAUV RMO WG meeting. The chair will put this request to the next CCAUV RMO WG meeting.

Comparison Proposals Two comparisons were identified as pertinent to link KEBSs CMCs to KCRVs. Two comparisons were identified as pertinent to link KEBSs CMCs to KCRVs. NMISA will pilot a comparison in Vibration. NMISA will pilot a comparison in Vibration. KEBS will pilot the Acoustic comparison. KEBS will pilot the Acoustic comparison. The aim is to complete the comparisons within the next 24 mouths. The aim is to complete the comparisons within the next 24 mouths.

Roadmap AFRIMETS TCAUV will develop a roadmap. AFRIMETS TCAUV will develop a roadmap. The vision is to establish The vision is to establish Internationally comparable Acoustics and Vibration measurement system. Internationally comparable Acoustics and Vibration measurement system. To excite African countries into establishing NMS in these fields. To excite African countries into establishing NMS in these fields. The medium term plan is to develop KEBS capabilities, The medium term plan is to develop KEBS capabilities, Empowering them to participate and contribute in the International areana. Empowering them to participate and contribute in the International areana.