Global Data Networks
Introduction
Data Needs
B. Initial Value:
Communication networks are required to move the information from the various observing instruments and platforms to, ultimately, the user.
World Meteorological Organization
The purposes of WMO are to facilitate international cooperation in the establishment of networks of stations for making meteorological, hydrological and other observations; and to promote the rapid exchange of meteorological information, the standardization of meteorological observations and the uniform publication of observations and statistics.
Oversees collection and distribution of observational data
What to Measure
Where to Measure
When to Measure
How to Measure
Commission on Instruments and Methods of Observations - CIMO
Instruments and Methods of Observation Program - IMOP
Data Collection and Dissemination
System Components of the World Weather Watch
Global Observing System (GOS)
Surface Based Observing System
Aircraft meteorological stations including ASDAR (Aircraft to Satellite Data Relay), AIDS (Aircraft Integrated Data System), and ACARS (Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System)
Meteorological Reconnaissance Aircraft
Space Based Observing System
Considers
National Needs
Regional Needs
Global Needs
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Surface Observations
Ship Observations
Upper Air Observations
Aircraft Observations
Satellite Observations
Global Data Processing System
Global Telecommunications System (GTS)
Other WMO Programs
Tropical Cyclone Program
The U.S. operated 32 observing sites and 2 upper air sites in 2001
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