IMOP Purpose
The Instruments and Methods of Observation Programme (IMOP) |
The purpose of the IMOP is to set technical standards and quality control procedures and to provide guidance for the use of meteorological instruments and observation methods. The objectives of this programme are:
The programme fosters development of new and improved instruments, observation methods, data reduction, and quality control techniques, and embraces all instrumentation including that used for remote sensing. It is carried out under the technical responsibility of the Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability (SC-MINT) of the Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM). |
Main Long-term Objectives
The main long-term objectives of the Instruments and Methods of Observation Programme are:
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Implementation activities
Implementation components of the programme include:
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Vision for the future of environmental measurements -Annex to Resolution 5 (CIMO-17)
Under the vision for the WIGOS community and the environmental measurements it seeks to achieve:
Mission: Fit-for-purpose environmental measurements through leadership, standards and guidance.
Vision: The WIGOS measurement community is the recognized source of information and guidance on performing measurements for environmental intelligence.
Desired Outcomes:
(a) The WIGOS measurement community are esteemed experts that gather and disseminate knowledge on measurements;
(b) Users and providers understand measurement quality and how fit-for-purpose measurements are achieved;
(c) Users and providers understand the importance of the measurement process in developing environmental intelligence.
(d) Users and providers of Essential Climate Variables are committed to measurement traceability;
(e) The potential, quality and performance characteristics of emerging measurement technologies and their products are documented in guidance material.
Strategies to achieve the Mission and Vision:
(a) Collaborate effectively with users and providers of measurements;
(b) Develop and promote the implementation of recognized measurement practices;
(c) Develop and provide effective standards and guidance material;
(d) Provide guidance for the implementation of new measurement technology; and
(e) Identify and characterize the potential of emerging measurements.
Governance
Events
Cairo, Egypt
Geneva, Switzerland
Casablanca, Morocco
