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Introduction
- 1. What is HMEI
– History – Today - Core Principles
- 2. Benefits of the Relationship
- 3. Issues Facing HMEI
- 4. Going Forward
- 5. Conclusions
The Association of Hydro-Meteorological Equipment Industry WMO and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The Association of Hydro-Meteorological Equipment Industry WMO and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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History
- March 2000
– Prof. Obasi
- September 2001
– Formal Establishment of HMEI
- February 2003
– Secretary-General Addresses HMEI
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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
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Today
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Today
Number of Members Percent 0.00 11.99 97 91% 12.00 34.99 8 7% 35.00 174.99 1 1% 175.00 Plus 1 1% 107 Annual Turnover (Euros)
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Core Principles
- 1. Set meaningful and Achievable Standards.
- 2. Measurement Data Quality Through:
– WMO Technical Working Groups – HMEI Member Companies – Member Countries
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Core Principles
- 3. Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
- 4. Promote and Defend Member Companies
- 5. Prepare and Promote Education on Science
- f Measurement
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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
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Going Forward
- WMO Member on HMEI Council
- Proactive Collaboration
– CIMO – Future Intercomparisons
- Closing Statement