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Implementation Plan for the Global Observing System for Climate in Support of the UNFCCC (2010 Update) Action Action T10 [IP-04 T8] Action: Submit weekly surface and sub-surface water temperature, date of freeze-up and date of break-up of lakes in GTN-L to HYDROLARE. Who: National Hydrological Services and other institutions and agencies holding and providing data; space agencies. Time-frame: Continuous. Performance Indicator: Completeness of database Annual Cost Implications:
Implementation Plan for the Global Observing System for Climate in Support of the UNFCCC (2010 Update) Action T17 [IP-04 T13] Action Action: Maintain current glacier observing sites and add additional sites and infrastructure in data-sparse regions, including South America, Africa, the Himalayas, and New Zealand; attribute quality levels to longterm mass balance measurements; complete satellite-based glacier inventories in key areas. Who: Parties’ national services and agencies coordinated by GTN-G partners, WGMS, GLIMS, and NSIDC. Time-Frame: Continuing, new sites by 2015. Performance Indicator: Completeness of database held at NSIDC from WGMS and GLIMS. Annual Cost Implications: 10-30M US$ (80% in non-Annex-I Parties). Action T18 Action: Ensure continuity of in situ ice sheet measurements and fill critical measurement gaps. Who: Parties, working with WCRP CliC, IACS, and SCAR. Time-Frame: Ongoing. Performance Indicator: Integrated assessment of ice sheet change supported by verifying observations. Annual Cost Implications: 10-30M US$ (Mainly by Annex-I Parties). Action T19 Action: Research into ice sheet model improvement to assess future sea level rise. Who: WCRP CliC sea level cross-cut, IACS, and SCAR. Time-Frame: International initiative to asses sea level rise within 5+ years Performance Indicator: Reduction of sea level rise uncertainty in future climate prediction from ice sheet contributions to within 20% of thermal expansion of the ocean. Annual Cost Implications: 1-10M US$ (Mainly by Annex-I Parties). Action T20 [IP-04 T14] Action: Ensure continuity of laser, altimetry, and gravity satellite missions adequate to monitor ice masses over decadal timeframes. Who: Space agencies, in cooperation with WCRP CliC and TOPC. Time-Frame: New sensors to be launched: 10-30 years. Performance Indicator: Appropriate follow-on missions agreed. Annual Cost Implications: 30-100M US$ (Mainly by Annex-I Parties). Action T21 [IP-04 T15] Action: Refine and implement international observing standards and practices for permafrost and combine with environmental variable measurements; establish national data centres. Who: Parties’ national services/research institutions and International Permafrost Association. Time-Frame: Complete by 2010. Performance Indicator: Implemented guidelines and establishment of national centres. Annual Cost Implications:
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