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<strong>Implementation</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> for the Global Observing System for Climate in Support of the UNFCCC<br />

(2010 Update)<br />

Action<br />

Action A5 [IP-04 A4]<br />

Action: Implement guidelines and procedures for the transition from manual to automatic surface observing<br />

stations. Conduct expert review of the impact of increasing use of automatic stations on the surface climate<br />

data record.<br />

Who: Parties operating GSN stations for implementation. <strong>WMO</strong> CCl, in cooperation with the <strong>WMO</strong> CIMO,<br />

<strong>WMO</strong> CBS for review.<br />

Time-Frame: Ongoing for implementation. Review by 2014.<br />

Performance Indicator: <strong>Implementation</strong> noted in National Communication.<br />

Annual Cost Implications: 1-10M US$ (60% in non-Annex-I Parties).<br />

Action A6 115 [IP-04 A5]<br />

Action: Seek cooperation from organizations operating drifting buoy programmes to incorporate atmospheric<br />

pressure sensors as a matter of routine.<br />

Who: Parties deploying drifting buoys and buoy-operating organizations, coordinated through JCOMM, with<br />

advice from OOPC and AOPC.<br />

Time-Frame: Complete by 2014.<br />

Performance Indicator: Percentage of buoys with sea-level pressure (SLP) sensors.<br />

Annual Cost Implications:

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