Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)

1- What is World Metrology Day?

World Metrology Day celebrates the signature by representatives of seventeen nations of The Metre Convention on 20 May 1875. The Convention set the framework for global collaboration in the science of measurement and in its industrial, commercial and societal application. The original aim of the Metre Convention - the worldwide uniformity of measurement - remains as important today, in 2011, as it was in 1875.

2- Who may use the WMD poster and related material?

The WMD poster may be used for non-commercial purposes only by any organization having an interest in metrology, notably:

intergovernmental, international, regional or national organizations; and
public, private, non-profit and academic organizations.

Note: Commercial companies must contact the WMD Team to obtain authorization and conditions prior to using or adapting the WMD material. Please also refer to the information on copyright.

3- What can I download from the 2011 WMD web site?

You may download the WMD poster at no charge in pdf format suitable for printing in A1, A3 and A4 sizes. The poster is also available in Adobe InDesign format. You are responsible for printing your promotional material.

You may also download the Press Release prepared by the WMD Team, as well as messages from the BIPM and BIML Directors.

4- Can I change anything in the promotional material?

You may translate all the text (including the slogan) and add your own logo in the upper right corner of the poster (please first check the Copyright Page). If in doubt, please contact the WMD team.

You may translate the texts of the Press Release and the Directors’ messages, but a reference must be made to the original text (e.g. the web page address) and a disclaimer added noting that the translations were not reviewed by the WMD Team.

If you wish us to make the file(s) of your poster available on this web site, please contact the WMD Team. Please note that we will only make available files that are of equivalent quality to the French and English official versions.

You may not change the poster in any other way that might affect its message and meaning. The photo and the BIPM, OIML and IYC 2011 logos may also not be changed.

5- In what languages is the poster available?

The official version of the WMD poster is available in French and English. The Press Release and the Directors' messages are only available in English. Additional (non official) language versions may already be available, if they have been provided to the WMD Team.

6- What if the WMD material is not available in my language?

Please see FAQ #4.