World Meteorological Organization

LC ToR
Coordination of the network (in collaboration with the host country and WMO)
o Monitoring output of the GRUAN network. This would include making periodic visits to each station and ensuring understanding of the GCOS Climate Monitoring Principles. This includes coordinating a mechanism for ensuring adequate overlap and comparisons when inevitable instrument changes / improvements are made.
o Identification of (external) instrument mentors (instrument experts who are familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the instruments and data they produce) and a team of scientists who understand the site-specific climate science issues and can provide scientific assistance and guidance to sites.
o Assisting in succession planning to ensure continuity in observations and expertise.
o Coordination of national contributions to the network.
o Requesting of reference radiosonde launch schedules, particularly if synchronization of launches with satellite overpasses is required.
o Provision of administrative and technical support for the AOPC Working Group on Atmospheric Reference Observations.