Recognizing the critical role of calibration and measurement uncertainty in meteorological measurements, and responding to the increasing demand from the Members for supporting them to improve their capacities for calibrating the measuring instruments, WMO has developed this self-paced Training Course on Calibration to address gaps in competencies and capacity across WMO Members. 

Building upon the "Competency framework for personnel performing instrument calibrations" as outlined in the Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation, Volume V – Quality Assurance and Management of Observing Systems (WMO-No. 8) and "Compendium of WMO Competency Frameworks (WMO-No. 1209), this course provides comprehensive online training for staff involved in meteorological instrument calibration within WMO Members. 

The course offers participants essential knowledge on the fundamentals of metrology, calibration of meteorological instruments for basic parameters, and calibration procedures, including a demonstration of uncertainty budget calculation.

♠ The main objectives

  • To provide an online training material on calibration for WMO Members
  • To contribute to improving the skills of the staff dealing with calibration and measurements
  • To provide resources that is accessible anytime for self-learning 
  • To increase the understanding of metrology in meteorology and promote the dissemination of knowledge

♠ The primary audience

  • Staff of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs)
  • Staff working in WMO Regional Instrument Centres (RICs)
  • Instrument Specialists responsible for managing and performing instrument calibration and maintenance
  • Experts interested in calibration of the meteorological instruments and calibration laboratories.

The suggested Learning Pathway

This course consists of 7 main modules covering 11 learning lessons and guides learners through a three-stage pathway to maximize learning experience. 

♠ Stage 1: Foundational Knowledge 

Objective: To establish a firm understanding of the common language and fundamental concepts of Metrology.

  • Measurement Terminology 
  • Metrology in Meteorology 
  • Calibration and Measurement  Uncertainty

♠ Stage 2: Core Calibration Practices  

Objective: To gain command of the calibration principles and workflows for key meteorological instruments. 

  • Calibration of Temperature Instruments
  • Calibration of Humidity Instruments 
  • Calibration of Pressure Instruments
  • Calibration of Wind Instruments 
  • Calibration of Precipitation Instruments  

♠ Stage 3: Quality Management 

Objective: To understand the framework of quality management, performance evaluation through interlaboratory comparisons, and certification in a calibration laboratory. 

  • Competencies of Laboratory Personnel 
  • Interlaboratory Comparisons (ILC) 
  • Calibration Certificate

Requirements for Earning a Badge and Certificate

This online course consists of 11 lessons and awards a total of 7 badges, each representing successful completion of a specific area of study with the feedback survey:

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 Participants will automatically receive a certificate once they have earned all 7 badges and submitted the overall course feedback.  

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