history of the holiday
Metrology and Standardization Day dates back to 1999. At the 88th meeting of the International Committee of Weights and Measures, representatives of member countries decided to establish a holiday. The selected date has symbolic content. It coincides with the signing of the Meter Convention on May 20, 1875. The document introduced uniform standards for the 17 states that accepted the agreement. The landmark event was a significant step towards the development of technical cooperation, which was facilitated by distinguished diplomats and scientists.
World Metrology Day
World Metrology Day
(World Metrology Day) is celebrated annually on May 20.
The day was chosen to commemorate the signing on May 20, 1875 in Paris, at an international diplomatic conference, of the famous “Meter Convention”, which became the first intergovernmental agreement on scientific and technical cooperation, laying the foundation for a single international metrological space. On the basis of this Convention, the intergovernmental International Organization of Weights and Measures was created.
In 1875, the Convention was signed by 17 countries, including Russia. It is noteworthy that one of the initiators of the creation of the International Organization of Weights and Measures was the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. The Meter Convention was amended in 1921 and currently has about 50 member states.
Based on the Metric Convention, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) was created - the first international research laboratory - and established a framework for worldwide cooperation and interaction of the measurement sciences, and, as a consequence, the application of the achievements of these sciences in industry, commercial activities and social life.
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures, located in France (Sèvres), stores the standards of the International System of Units - meter, kilogram, unit of ionizing studies, electrical resistance. In addition, metrology scientists conduct various metrological studies and verify the accuracy of measurements. Currently, the original purpose of the Metric Convention is preserved - the uniformity of the measurement system in all countries that have signed the Convention.
It is known that metrology originated in ancient times and translated means “the science of measurements”
. Metrology penetrates into all sciences and disciplines dealing with measurements, and is a single science for them. The basic concepts that metrology operates on are measurement, measuring instrument, metrology, and measurement techniques.
Indeed, more broadly, metrology, the science of measurement, plays a central role in scientific discovery and innovation, industrial production and international trade, improving the quality of life and protecting the global environment.
Metrology penetrates into all sciences and disciplines dealing with measurements, and is a single science for them (Photo: Moon Light PhotoStudio, Shutterstock)
By the way, in Russia, World Metrology Day began to be celebrated in 2004. And the modern Metrological Service of the Russian Federation represents an extensive network of research institutes, metrological control, testing and verification organizations that provide measurements, development, production, operation of various technical devices and more.
On the eve of the holiday itself, according to tradition, the directors of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the International Bureau of Legal Metrology (BILM) address the world community and the metrological community with messages in which they note the most important and socially significant problems of the year, the solution of which requires metrological support.
Also on this day, it is customary to celebrate the contributions of specialists working in this industry. Therefore, it can be considered an international professional holiday.
It should also be noted that every year World Metrology Day is held under a certain motto. Thus, over the years, the themes of the holiday were: “The world of metrology in the service of the whole world”, “Measurements in the environment around us”, “The Olympic Games are impossible without measurements”, “Measurements in Science and Technology. A Bridge to Innovation", "Metrology for Safety", "Measurement and the Global Energy Challenge", "Measurement and Light", "Measurement in a Dynamic World", "Measurement for Transport", "Continuously Evolving - International System of Units (SI)" , “Measurements for Health” and others.
Holiday traditions
In Russia, celebrations are informal and widespread only in professional circles. The custom unites colleagues at festive tables. They are joined by their relatives, friends, and close people. There are toasts and congratulations, ending with the clink of glasses. Wishes of health and success in responsible work are addressed to the specialists. The heroes of the occasion are given gifts: souvenirs, tools, devices useful in everyday life. Those gathered share their accumulated experience, tell stories from everyday life, and discuss news.
Events can take place in a picnic format. This is facilitated by the weather of the spring month. Heads of institutions conduct ceremonies for awarding diplomas and certificates of honor. Competitions are organized in which it is necessary to demonstrate wit, dexterity, and erudition. The event is mentioned in the media. Programs about the profession are shown, technology and GOSTs are discussed.
World Metrology Day 2022 is becoming a landmark year for many prominent industry figures. They are invited to conferences and seminars where they make presentations.
Bartashevich: Belarus has an effective and developed metrological infrastructure
May 18, Minsk / Corr. BELTA/. Belarus has an efficient and developed metrological infrastructure. This was stated today at the press conference “Innovations and directions for the development of metrology in Belarus” by First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization Dmitry Bartashevich, BELTA reports.
“Belarus has an effective and developed metrological infrastructure, which includes the state metrological service (it includes the National Metrological Institute (BelGIM) and 16 Gosstandart organizations), as well as metrological services of government bodies and enterprises of the country,” said Dmitry Bartashevich.
He heads the state metrological service Gosstandart, which carries out a unified state policy and coordinates activities in the field of ensuring the uniformity of measurements.
According to the first deputy, this year the full implementation of the updated law of Belarus “On Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements” began, which came into force on November 27, 2021. “It is aimed at a comprehensive and systemic coordinated legal regulation of social relations in the field of ensuring the uniformity of measurements at the modern level. The updated law meets the provisions of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), takes into account documents of international metrology organizations, and the experience of the European Union. The law delineates to a greater extent the powers of the state metrological service, legal entities (their metrological services) and other entities to carry out work to ensure the uniformity of measurements in regulated (the scope of legal metrology) and unregulated areas,” said Dmitry Bartashevich.
The updated law provides for the creation of a State Information Fund to ensure the uniformity of measurements. “This resource will contain the regulatory legal framework in the field of ensuring the uniformity of measurements, a block of international requirements in this area, as well as the necessary information about national standards, etc.,” he explained.
Every year on May 20, Belarusian metrologists, together with the world metrological community, celebrate World Metrology Day. This holiday commemorates the signing of the Meter Convention in 1875, a document that laid the foundation for global cooperation in the field of measurements. Belarus has been a full member of the Meter Convention since January 13, 2000.
“Traditionally, World Metrology Day is celebrated under a certain motto. This year it reads like this: “Measurements for health,” which emphasizes the importance of measurements in preserving and protecting people’s health,” the representative of Gosstandart emphasized.
He noted that today the main international attention is focused on overcoming the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The expertise and capabilities of metrology organizations around the world are in demand to address new healthcare challenges.
“Metrology plays a central role in maintaining health, improving the quality of life, scientific discoveries and innovations, industrial production, and international trade. All aspects of the life of a modern person, to one degree or another, depend on the accuracy, unity and reliability of the measurements taken,” stated Dmitry Bartashevich. -0-
In Belarus, by the end of 2025, it is planned to create 9 more national standards
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“Congratulations on World Metrology Day and I wish you never make mistakes in anything, measure the happiness of life in tons, easily conquer kilometer-long peaks of success and use your luck to the full extent of its availability.”
“We will not measure anything by eye, except sugar in tea, because metrology has provided for everything! Happy World Metrologist Day! Congratulations to you and more success, accurate measurements and correct decisions! And, of course, live in such a way that every day seems the best, brightest and kindest!
“Congratulations to everyone involved in metrology. Your work is very important for each of us! Today, every schoolchild can easily use a ruler, but once upon a time this was impossible, and only thanks to you, measuring instruments became available to us. Therefore, we wish you health and long life!
May 20, 2021 - World Metrology Day
World Metrology Day is an international professional holiday established at the 88th meeting of the CIPM organization in October 1999. On the territory of the Russian Federation, the holiday is celebrated on May 20 every year since 2004. Metrology Day literally means “the science of measurements” and is marked by the signing in Paris on May 20, 1875 of the Meter Convention on scientific and technical cooperation of seventeen states, including Russia represented by the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. Currently, the organization has more than fifty member states. This made it possible to lay the foundation of a single metrological space throughout the world, which was facilitated by the successes of, among other things, the most talented Russian scientists: D.I. Mendeleev, G.I. Vilda, O.V. Struve, B.S. Jacobi. The currently established framework of global cooperation and interaction in the field of measurement sciences makes it possible to successfully apply the acquired knowledge in commercial activities, industry and public life. Traditionally, Metrology Day is celebrated by metrologists working in the field of precise measurements of physical phenomena.
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Congratulations to all interested and participating on World Metrology Day. Each of us uses measurement scales in everyday life, so this holiday is important in many ways for everyone, but for those whose profession is related to metrology, it is a hundred times more important. Therefore, I congratulate you and wish you all the best.
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We would like to congratulate all metrologists on their professional holiday. Let all your measurements always be accurate! May good luck accompany you in your work. Be in love with your work so that it brings you not only financial well-being, but also pleasure!
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The instruments work accurately, the scale is clearly marked... Today is your holiday, metrologist, It's time to put everything aside!
We will tell you that Metrologists are greatly needed everywhere. Your devices are simply a miracle, Let the measurements be accurate!
You do not tolerate empty demagoguery, You are an example and a lesson for us all. Happy World Metrology Day We will write you congratulations!
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Metrology Day is a glorious day! On such a holiday we say congratulations: May you live happily, May you keep all dimensions in your memory, Do your work joyfully, If you make a mistake, don’t grieve! Believe me, metrologists, we will understand everything, we understand your heavy volume. Today, so that your difficult path is correct, We suggest you take a little rest!
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You will measure everything you need, clarify and calculate, Your profession is a metrologist, And you know it very well,
Metrology Day is today, We sincerely congratulate you, We wish you precision, success in your work, Good luck and joy!
And also happiness in personal life, Love and tenderness of fireworks, Good health, luck, Prosperity in the home and comfort!
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Where would we be friends without measurements?! Where would we be without the intricacies of science? Therefore, long live! Hooray! Today we drink to the celebration of metrology.
We wish the metrologist from the bottom of our hearts, To mint his craftsmanship to shine, Everything for dear Mother Earth. In the name of goodness, warmth and light.
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Metrology stores the knowledge of the planet: How much it weighs, how it flies - it will give answers.
Speed, time and length, How to measure a year, What is Pi equal to - She will find everything.
In these numbers is the earthly world And the cement of science, Even though everyone sometimes needs the beat of the Metronome.
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Of the most precise professions, one is different, the one that actually turns out to be needed by everyone.
We can live without a jeweler, We can live without a sapper. But for our dear metrologist, We will not find a replacement.
Who will tell us, guys, what to measure potatoes in? How far is it to China, and how deep should we dig?
Sets all dimensions, All scale divisions, Metrology is a science. We owe her everything for a long time.
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The world of metrology is at the service of the whole world, And the standards are your hard work, And the accuracy is even higher than the jeweler, Let the achievements grow!
And let the cup of measures and scales be accurate, So that we can always look up to metrologists, And your service will be authorized, Although it is no longer young!
Let your souls be like a measure of Love, patience, happiness, kindness, So that luck does not go away, And life gives a lot of beauty!
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I looked at everything carefully, You are a detailed metrologist, I thought for a long time, but I decided. That he was in a hurry with the calculation.
Now accept my congratulations, it is full of my love. There is nothing more important for me than giving you advice.
Be the same as you are now, Honest, sincere for us, Don’t look for happiness for a long time, Just look nearby.
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To sit at a desk at school, everything must be according to standards. If they are not followed, Everything will suddenly have to be confiscated.
Remake, re-fasten and turn into candy. But in order not to lose money, it is better to measure accurately.
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Swim in the sea of congratulations, everyone from the world of dimensions! To those who work with numbers, We send our common bow to the ground.
For you, the whole world, all life is work, Everything requires accounting, accounting. But don’t be afraid to make mistakes - All data tends to change.
We wish you to forget about accuracy, about all the reports, deadlines, urgency, and celebrate your professional holiday with joy and soul!
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You need to check everything, measure all the devices. In metrology Day, Receive Our Congratulations!
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For him, inaccuracy is a strangeness, The scrupulous will give a report, the Lord of accurate data, Our metrologist will take everything into account! He looks with his usual gaze at the instrument scale... We need to celebrate the holiday, Hey, metrologists, come to the table! There is a pie on the table and a cheerful greeting!
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Who's on first-name terms with instruments? Our answer is short: “The data will be accurate,” the metrologist promised.
I looked at the instrument scale carefully, and carefully wrote down the numbers in the correct column.
We composed a poem, Without unnecessary demagoguery, We wrote a greeting for Metrology Day!
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Science originated in ancient times, and it also appeared with the name “metrology”. After all, you need to count, measure everything, present it in understandable language. Metrology scientists, you carry out the calculations, You will bring everything to the standard, So, know that you are held in high esteem, You will attract special attention, After all, we will celebrate your holiday now. We will solemnly congratulate you on the holiday, We will send a cheerful, but not systematic congratulations, In research it was just “accurate”.
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Hello to all metrologists, Lots of congratulations, Lots of happiness and love, Prizes and encouragements!
We wish you from the bottom of our hearts, Good health, May fate give you Joyful love!
So that there is prosperity in the house, Friendship, understanding, After all, congratulations are worthy of your attention!
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We care about quality, we know everything in advance. Who will hear what, and who will take what.
A metrologist is power, I’ll tell you, not the same. I wish to be loved, so that true friends!
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The eye is precise, the movements are firm, You are as serious as in battle! The chords of all dimensions will compose their own music.
Although the list of standards is long, precision will find its goal! May you be lucky, metrologist, move forward clearly!
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Today the holiday has knocked on the metrologist's threshold. And we send him an excellent, kindest congratulations! May your aspirations come true, inevitably and always! May a lucky star give you insight, So that you can look for new measurements every year, So that just like today, You won’t get tired of counting.
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Tools. New high-quality metrology tools will be an excellent gift idea for someone who uses them in their work every day.
Pedometer bracelet. An accessory that will allow you to track the number of steps taken, pulse, calories and has other useful properties will serve as a practical gift for a person whose profession is related to measurements.
Thematic presentation. A cake or pastries in the form of a weight, ruler, scale or thermometer will serve as an original and unexpected surprise.
Illustrated encyclopedia. An illustrated encyclopedia in a gift edition will serve as an excellent holiday gift.
Competitions
Eye meter Before holding the competition, it is necessary to prepare in advance accurate scales and products that participants will measure: apples, potatoes, sugar, candies, etc. Contestants are asked to eyeball a kilogram of a particular product. The one who turns out to be the most accurate will win the competition.
Music competition Participants of the competition are divided into two teams. Teams take turns recalling and singing songs that mention measurement values. The team that manages to perform the most musical compositions wins.
The strongest Guests of the holiday who are not afraid to demonstrate their strength are invited to take part in the competition. It is necessary to prepare the props in advance: a dynamometer - a device for measuring strength in the hands. Participants in the competition take turns measuring their strength with a device. The participant who manages to demonstrate the best result wins.
How the holiday is celebrated
Since the holiday is dedicated to a very important and serious matter, on this day meetings and conferences are held all over the world to address various issues and problems of this industry. Government representatives warmly congratulate all workers in the field of standardization. People who have made the greatest contribution to the development of metrology and standardization are presented with well-deserved awards and gifts.
Employees of the standardization industry accept congratulations in the form of poems, toasts, SMS messages, etc. Here are several options for congratulations:
- “On World Standardization Day, we would like to congratulate the people who control the standards, norms and methods of using all products and services on our planet! Thank you for your work, responsibility, accuracy, dedication and knowledge! May success always illuminate your path in life!”
- “Dear workers in the fields of standardization and metrology, we congratulate you on your professional anniversary and express our gratitude for your hard work! Remember that in love, joy and happiness, standards do not apply and cannot be measured, but they can be felt. And this is exactly what we wish for you on this day!”
- “We congratulate all those who love to measure, compare and test various products and processes on their professional holiday! Let the rules never be broken and the norms always be met!”
Every year the festival is held under a special motto, which shows how close everyday life is to standardization. For example, “Measurements in the world around us”, “Standards are a language that the whole world knows”, etc. In honor of this holiday on October 14, not only conferences and meetings are held, exhibitions, seminars, television and radio broadcasts are held, dedicated to standardization and revealing the whole the essence of the annual motto.
This year, the celebration around the world was held under the motto “Standardization for a Smart City.” It was told and shown how, thanks to compliance with requirements and standards, it is possible to increase environmental and energy efficiency and apply fully automated systems not only within one building, but also within the whole city.
Interesting Facts
- In Rus', the unit of length was the “span” or “elbow”. Initially, this measure was the distance between the ends of the thumb and index finger.
- In ancient times, people invented standard measures that served to maintain the unity of measures. They were treated with care and kept in temples and churches.
- In ancient times, in some regions, the width of the grain and the thickness of a camel's hair were used as a measure of length.
- The first definition of the meter was adopted by scientists from France J. d'Alembert and P. Mechain in 1791. It was defined as one ten-millionth of a quarter of the Paris meridian.
- The metric system of measures was first proposed in France in early 1840. In Russia it was appreciated and supported by D.I. Mendeleev, who promoted the adoption of metric reform.
- The system of units for the metric system is the International System of Units, or SI. It is used in most countries of the world. The SI contains 7 basic units: meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, modulus, candela.
About the profession
Human activity is closely related to the measurement of physical quantities. They are necessary as initial information for process management, design, and decision making. There is a discipline that systematizes such knowledge. Metrologists are engaged in measuring physical quantities. For this purpose, devices are used that must undergo regular verification (establishing compliance with the accuracy class stated in the documentation). Their tasks include developing and monitoring compliance with state standards.
The path to the profession begins after graduation. The graduate must be proficient in applied computer program packages and basic subjects, including mathematics, physics, and engineering graphics. The job comes with a lot of responsibility. It is in demand mainly only at large enterprises and government agencies, where it is necessary to carry out certification and testing of products and materials. In Western countries, the work of metrologists is highly paid.
What do metrologists do?
The mysterious and complex profession of metrologist. These are people who know exactly the importance of measurement accuracy. They study measurement techniques and know all about methods for achieving accuracy.
Rulers and test tubes, scales and stopwatches, weights and watches are instruments and devices that a person becomes familiar with in childhood.
Any first grader knows how to measure a kilogram of bulk products or set aside a piece of exact length.
Throughout his life, a person has to resort to the use of precision instruments.
And for some areas of activity, measurement accuracy is not just a necessity, but an important component of the process.
For athletes, the fraction of a second is important, which is reflected in the final results. Doctors carefully monitor changes in temperature and laboratory tests. Pharmacists clearly work with milligrams and millimeters. The machine operator is very familiar with microns.
In trade and industry, in diagnostics and surgery, in research and quality control, in testing and development, in forecasting and analysis, and in everyday life, precise measurements are essential.
Metrology knows everything about units of measurement and standards of measurement. Metrology service specialists help monitor the correct operation of measuring instruments and devices. Scientific developments of metrologists are associated with the development of new means of objective measurement.
The introduction of computer technologies into metrology makes it possible to create more accurate instruments, which greatly simplifies many production and other processes.
People of this exact profession know well what holiday May 20 is. After all, on this day, May 20, the holiday is dedicated to the meticulous work of metrologists.
