What is MEASNET ?

The international Measuring Network of Wind Energy Institutes (MEASNET) is a co-operation of institutes which are engaged in the field of wind energy and want to ensure high quality measurements, uniform interpretation of standards and recommendations as well as interchangeability of results. The members established an organisational structure for MEASNET and perform mutual and periodical quality assessments for their harmonised measurements and evaluations. The highest tier is the Council of Members which decides in all substantial questions. An Executive Board, composed of three representatives from different member institutes executes the tasks delegated by the Council of Members. Several Expert Groups, specialising in certain measurement tasks, advise and support the Executive Board and the Council of Members on the definition of the measurement procedures. Assessment Teams are established to perform assessments for the admission of new members and for the periodical quality confirmations of MEASNET members. All MEASNET members must be accredited by ISO/IEC 17025 for the MEASNET approved measurements.

The MEASNET organisation does not perform measurements. Clients can choose one of the member institutes for the desired measurements which will then be performed under the quality rules and requirements of the network. MEASNET members can only perform MEASNET approved measurements for the measurements which are listed in their MEASNET membership document. Copies of these membership documents are available on request from the Executive Chairman or can be provided directly by the respective institutes (see also (Allowed Measurements per Institute). The member institutes ensure compliance with the agreed MEASNET measurement methods and procedures by maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and by participating in the periodical internal MEASNET quality checks.