GCOS Implementation Plan - WMO
GCOS Implementation Plan - WMO
GCOS Implementation Plan - WMO
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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 A8<br />
Action: Ensure continuity of satellite precipitation products.<br />
Who: Space agencies.<br />
Time-Frame: Continuous.<br />
Performance Indicator: Long-term homogeneous satellite-based global precipitation products.<br />
Annual Cost Implications: 10-30M US$ (for generation of climate products, assuming missions<br />
funded for other operational purposes) (Mainly by Annex-I Parties).<br />
Some observations of precipitation over the oceans are particularly important for the validation and<br />
refinement of satellite-derived precipitation products. The OOPC will work with the Ocean Reference<br />
Mooring Network (see section 5.1) to ensure the required observations are obtained from key<br />
locations, including necessary technical developments.<br />
Action A9 [IP-04 A8]<br />
Action: Equip all buoys in the Ocean Reference Mooring Network with precipitation-measuring<br />
instruments.<br />
Who: Parties deploying moorings, in cooperation with JCOMM and OOPC.<br />
Time-Frame: Complete by 2014.<br />
Performance Indicator: Number of instruments deployed and data submitted to International Data<br />
Centres.<br />
Annual Cost Implications: