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Turning a £7.9m innovation fund into £161m of impact

Case Studies

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Reducing FRP uncertainty: early findings of University of Southampton sensor intercomparison and pixel-level modelling

Earth Observation

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QA4EO Best Practice Framework

Earth Observation

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Characterising thermal imaging in field conditions – an inside view of NPL Lab Tests

Earth Observation

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Met4EO - Earth Observation Metrology Training site

Earth Observation

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Importance of uncertainty in satellite fire observations highlighted at ESA workshop

Earth Observation

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Pivotal role of FRM4Fire in developing robust validation protocols to be highlighted at Living Planet Symposium

Earth Observation

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Research Project Website: FRM4Fire

Websites

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BIPM/WMO Metrology for climate action workshop report

Earth Observation

Irminger Sea ice swirl

Aligning Communications with Impact: A Strategy for European Climate Observation Networks

Case Studies

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The role of data quality for supporting climate Adaptation and Resilience Frameworks – policy paper published in Sustainability Journal

Earth Observation

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SHIPAS sensor to provide accurate temperature measurements of the mesosphere and lower thermosphere

Earth Observation

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Pre-flight radiometric calibration facilities and reference ‘black bodies’ for demands of ESA FORUM mission

Earth Observation

Month 36 Meeting at NPL Teddington: MetEOC has come a long way in twelve years

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MicroCarb optical instrument calibration

Earth Observation

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Unleashing the power of satellite remote sensing for climate action

Earth Observation

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Reliable and user-friendly handling of earth observation uncertainty data with CoMet Toolkit

Earth Observation

SHIPAS team just before delivery of the SHIPAS Exploration Mission to Redwire Space for its Engineering Model test campaign. Photo credit: Research Center Juelich.

SHIPAS satellite-based climate sensor approved for in-orbit testing

Earth Observation

MetEOC-4 month 27 progress meeting in Berlin

University of Zurich promotes metrologically-rigorous data quality analysis

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Laser scanning reveals underestimation of above-ground biomass

Earth Observation

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Software to harmonise fundamental climate data records

Earth Observation

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Validating greenhouse gas monitoring capabilities and satellite sensor interoperability

Earth Observation

Eradiate: 3D Radiative transfer model

Rayference helps bring metrology to Earth observation applications

Earth Observation

Roundup of progress in first eighteen months of MetEOC-4

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EMPIR project supports the adoption of best practice flow metrology in standards

Science writing

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Valid calibration of infusion pumps

Science writing

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Robust sulfur dioxide emissions monitoring

Science writing

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Fit for purpose emissions testing

Science writing

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Standard to certify zero gas purity

Science writing

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Trusted MR-guided radiotherapy planning

Science writing

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Absolute dosimetry for MR-Linacs

Science writing

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Innovation in molecular radiotherapy

Science writing

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Calibration best practice in Standards

Science writing

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Transnational time transfer via fibre-optics

Science writing

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Fibre-optic based wireless positioning

Science writing

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Expanded humidity measurement capabilities in Ireland

Science writing

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Reducing Aero-engine Operational Costs

Technology

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Standards for Quantum Cryptography

Science writing

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Revolutionising nanoparticle formulation

Science writing

Keysight PNA-X Network Analyzer

Practical 5G signal quality testing

Science writing

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Industrial self-validating thermocouples

Science writing

Malvern Panalytical Zetasizer Range

Measuring nanoparticle exposure

Science writing

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Metrology For Quantum Communications

Science writing

Future-proofing Data Security

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Accelerated solar cell product development

Science writing

Reliable measurement of turbine gears

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Improving wind turbine reliability

Technology

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Improving gas plant leak detection

Science writing

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Major Car Brands encouraged to contribute to vital standards work

Technology

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Patience and a balanced approach leads to successful research recruitment

Technology

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NaviGoGo Mobility-as-a-Service pilot changes perceptions of travel users in Scotland

Innovation support PR

LCV 2018

Nearing a decade of government investment in UK low carbon vehicle technology proofs of concept

Innovation support PR

Natalia Silverstone (Pod Point) at Scoping for 2018 Funding Support for EV Charging Infrastructure

Workshops point to a multi-million-pound opportunity for electric vehicle charging innovation

Innovation support PR

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Meridian to invest in projects for sharing road transport data between infrastructure and connected or autonomous vehicles

Innovation support PR

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Final conference, Amsterdam, 23 January 2018 – wrapping up a research journey into communications between SSH and ICT communities

Technology

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Demystifying the technology important for ensuring the confidences of field trial participants

Technology

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CANDID peer meeting at the Cosmocaixa crossroads

Technology

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CANDID Module 3 looks to reframe view of social scientists from party poopers to innovation pathfinders

Technology

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Thematic & discursive analyses of smart technologies

Technology

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European digital rights protections overly complex and have important shortcomings

Technology

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CANDID Module 1 on smart energy and care signals need for new typology of ‘users’

Technology

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What is discourse analysis and how can it help understanding for a more societally responsible ‘smart’ new world?

Technology

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Taking a fresh look at ‘smart’ technologies to promote responsible innovation

Technology

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Car sketched in VR ‘could hit the road in two years time

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Collaboration key to unlocking secure driverless future

Technology

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With record 11th appearance looming, Feitor still believes 'everything is possible' - Daegu 2011

Sports writing

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Hoping for a vintage year, Diniz planning full schedule - IAAF Race Walking Challenge

Sports writing

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After 25 international seasons Plätzer shows how to end a career on a high

Sports writing

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Everything coming together for Olive Loughnane

Sports writing

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Erickson looks to make his mark in 2009

Sports writing

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Heffernan is asking the right questions ahead of Cheboksary

Sports writing

Susan Feitor leads home a surprise team title for Portugal - women's 20km, Miskolc, Hungary (© Tim Watt)

Feitor cautiously optimistic for Cheboksary and Beijing

Sports writing

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Coach Korzeniowski confident that Paquillo is on track to realise his Olympic dreams

Sports writing

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Luke Adams determined to walk his own path

Sports writing

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Fernández to race in Belfast at the end of his 'winter cycle of speed'

Sports writing

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Deakes, injured by physio, delays his plans for IAAF Race Walking Challenge

Sports writing

Ilya Markov (RUS) - 1999 World champion and 2001 silver medallist - 20km Race Walk (© Tim Watt)

07 MAR 2007 Markov the likely trail blazer for Russia in the IAAF Race Walking Challenge

Sports writing

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Saville confirms her Race Walking Challenge plans

Sports writing

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Plätzer targets the IAAF Race Walking Challenge in another comeback season

Sports writing

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Parade of champions on tap as Race Walking Challenge resumes in Rio Maior

Sports writing

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Akzo Nobel prepares to separate into two businesses - Coatings/Chemicals and Pharma

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Leamington Spa Race Walking Grand Prix - Preview

Sports writing

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Sokolova retains her title – Junior 10km women, La Coruña

Sports writing

Ryta Turava

Turava prevents total Russian domination - 20km Women, La Coruña

Sports writing

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Junior Men 10km - World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships

Sports writing

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Athletes' Press Conference Quotes - World Race Walking Cup

Sports writing

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Feitor aims at two peaks - La Coruña and Gothenburg

Sports writing

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The evolution of the IAAF World Race Walking Cup, and its strong Mexican connection

Sports writing

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Not resting on her laurels, Saville looks forward to La Coruna finale

Sports writing

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Russian team for La Coruña is selected from outstanding ‘Winter Champs’

Sports writing

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International junior battle in EAA Race Walking fixture in Leamington

Sports writing

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A focus on the young in Leamington Spa

Sports writing

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A new addition for Team Plätzer

Sports writing

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Korzeniowski - a race walking legend

Sports writing

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Barrett’s rendezvous with history on the road to Naumburg

Sports writing