Slovakia
Permanent Representative
Mr Vasil PENEV
Hydrological Adviser
Dr Jana POÓROVÁ
Regional Association
Region VI: Europe
Regional Involvement
Region VI: Europe
Date of WMO Membership
INFCOM
Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability (SC-MINT) (2020-2024)
SERCOM
Expert Network
Focal Points
Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM)
Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM)
NMHS Mandate & Structure
Observations, Data and Warnings
All Information
- Part 1 (NMS Mandate and Planning)
- Part 2 (NMS Capacity)
- Part 3 (Quality Management)
- Part 4 (Disaster Risk Reduction)
- Part 5 (Data and Observations)
- Part 6 (Services)
- Part 7 (Climate Services)
- Part 8 (Hydrology)
- Part 9 (Social Media)
1.14 Link to national drought policy
http://www.minzp.sk/files/sekcia-vod/hodnota-je-voda/h2odnota-je-voda-akcny-plan-riesenie-dosledkov-sucha-nedostatku-vody.pdf
1.19 A consultative platform for the public sector, private sector, academia and civil society to foster regular cooperative dialogue
No
1.2 Title of the institution with authority over the service:
Ministerstvo životného prostredia Slovenskej republiky / Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
1.3 Legal status of the NMS
Government agency with commercial activities
1.4 Legislative act regulating meteorology (or hydrometeorology)
Law
1.5 NMS areas of responsibilities
Air/Water quality;Climate;Hydrology;Meteorology
1.6 Provision of meteorological services for aviation
The Service is the Meteorological Authority (as per ICAO Annex 3) and also the met service provider for aviation
1.7 Title of primary legislative act determining NMS functions
Act on the State Hydrological Service and the State Meteorological Service No 201/2009
1.8 Other regulatory framework applicable to NMS functions
Several legal acts like the Water Act, the Flood Protection Act, the Air Act, etc.
1.9 Mandate for provision of climate services
Yes
1.10 Unit dedicated to climate-related activities nn
Yes
1.12 Other organizations (governmental, academic, private, commercial, etc.) providing climate services in the country
1.17 Formal agreements between public and private sector (Service Delivery)
Yes
1.15 Studies on socio-economic benefits undertaken in the last 10 years
No
1.1 Title of the National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Service (NMS)
Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav / Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
1.18 Legislation provisions concerning private sector participation in the delivery of information and services along the value chain
The legislation allows private sector participation in service provision without any specific conditions
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total Male)
269
269
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total)
454
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Male)
12
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Female)
6
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services
17
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Male)
28
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Female)
24
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers
52
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Male)
17
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Female)
42
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff
59
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other
2.14 Total annual budget
18,2 M€
2.15 Main sources of funding
Government;Commercial activities;Cost recovery (e.g., for provision of aviation services);
2.16 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
34
2.17 Budget trend in the recent 3-5 years
No significant year-to-year change
2.18 Sources of funding for improving the hydrometeorological infrastructure, etc.
European Regional Development Fund
2.19 Development/strategic plan in place in NMS, covering the next 3-5 years
Yes
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Female)
16
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Male)
24
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists
80
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Male)
76
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Female)
51
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians
127
2.6 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years
No significant year-to-year change
2.23 Communications capacity and outreach
A press relations office that regularly interacts with the press;A presence on social media channels;checked
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Male)
68
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Female)
12
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Male)
22
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Female)
28
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists
50
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Male)
35
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Female)
28
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians
63
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climate)
21
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
24
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorological Technician)
25
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorologists)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
13
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
12
3.7 NMS has ensured that personnel engaged in service provision have successfully completed the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M)
Yes, in part
3.8 Percentage of aeronautical meteorological forecasters possessing a qualification in conformity with BIP-M
1
3.9 Timeline for BIP-M completion by aeronautical meteorological forecasters
3.1 Implementation of QMS for international air navigation
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Implementation status
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
3.5 Timeline for implementation of QMS for early warning services
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - When to be in place
3.3 Timeline for full implementation of QMS for international air navigation?
3.2 Type of QMS for international air navigation implemented
QMS conforming to ISO 9001:2015 standard
3.4 Implementation of QMS for early warning services
Yes, in full
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Implementation status
4.8 Percentage of local governments in the country having a plan to act on early warnings
100%
4.7 Number of people per 100,000 covered by early warning information through local governments or through national dissemination mechanisms in your country
54,16
4.5 Monitoring and forecasting systems in place for multiple hazards occurring simultaneously or cumulatively over time
Yes
4.4 Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) in place in the country
No
4.3 NMS membership in national committee or platform coordinating DRR activities
No
4.2 National committee or platform composed of ministries, agencies and other stakeholders in place at the national ro sub-national levels, which coordinates Disaster Risk Reduction activities
Yes
4.1 NMS warnings delivered using Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) format
Yes
4.10 NMS contribution and/or engagement in these risk assessments
Yes
4.11 Hazard, exposure and vulnerabilty information used in country as an input into emergency planning and the development of warning messages
Yes
4.12 Performance of MHEWS evaluated in the country
4.13 Feedback and lessons learned translated into improvements of the MHEWS
4.14 NMS engaged in performance reviews of the national MHEWS/DRR platform
No
4.9 Accessible, understandable, usable and relevant disaster risk information and assessment available to people at the national and local levels_x000D_
Yes
4.6 MHEWS warning of potential cascading impacts_x000D_
Yes
5.6 A National WIGOS Implementation Plan adopted/approved
No
5.5 A national process in place for acting on quality problem information received from the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System
No
5.4 Number of staff trained in OSCAR/Surface
0
5.3 A national WIGOS partnership agreement in place for integration and open-sharing of observations from NMS and non-NMS sources
No
5.2 A national WIGOS governance mechanism in place
No
5.1 Country/territory covered by a Regional WIGOS Centre (RWC)
Yes
5.11 Communication systems used to access data and products
WIS dedicated networks (World Weeather Watch GTS);GTS via Internet;Internet (other than GTS links);Private or dedicated lines to centres (other than GTS links);
5.12 Country participation in WMO Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme for the collection and transmission of meteorological observations at sea
No
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Institutional partners - non-NMS)
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (NMS)
0
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Private partners)
5.14 Marine meteorological and oceanographic observing data shared and exchanged with WMO
Not applicable
5.15 Collaborative agreements or partnerships in the country concerning integrated marine meteorological and oceanographic observations
Not applicable
6.9 Preparation and dissemination of marine forecasts or warning services by NMS as a Preparation Service of the Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service (WWMIWS) within the framework of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
No
6.8 NMS use of a Flash Flood Guidance System for issuing flash flood warnings
No
6.6 Production of decadal forecasts
No
6.5 Technical requirements necessary to enable NMS to produce/provide impact-based forecast and warning services
6.4 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NMS
Yes
6.3 Communication channels used to disseminate products and services
TV;Radio;Web application;Social media;Mobile phone application;
6.1 Services provided by NMS
Public Weather Services;Flash Flood Warnings;Impact-based forecast and warning services;Severe weather forecasting, incl. in the Arctic;Cyclones;Climate Services;Ice analysis and forecasting services ;Coastal hazards forecasting and warnings;Agrometeorological Services;Visualization of current gauge height and discharge;Streamflow, Flood and low flow statistics;Representative values of discharges;Tailored Services to specific economic sectors;Air/Water quality;
6.11 Forecasts and warnings received by NMS from the marine MetArea Issuing Service under GMDSS
No
6.15 NMS use of cooperative mechanisms, such as mentoring and sharing of expertise, in order to support Members in need to resolve existing deficiencies in the provision of marine meteorological services
Not applicable
7.1 NMHS participation in identification of climate-sensitive national development priorities in:
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the Paris agreement;National Adaptation Plan (NAP);National development policy or strategy;
7.2 NMHS participation in capacity assessment of key stakeholders (including NMHSs and NHSs) by:
Identifying key climatic factors of socio-economic significance at the national levels, establishing baseline knowledge based on capacity assessments and co-defining with stakeholders climate information needs for sectoral decision-making at national level;
7.3 NMHS participation in the implementation of national plans/frameworks (e.g. NAPs or national action plans) by:
Verifying status of and consulting/supporting development and/or implementation of NAP and other plans listed in 7.1 above reflecting priority needs;
7.4 NMHS has undertaken resources reviews of relevant ongoing and planned partner projects by:
7.5 NMHS participates in national planning, coordination, information sharing and monitoring structures by:
No
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Agriculture )
Agriculture - : CS provided for;1;Agriculture - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Aviation)
Aviation - : CS provided for;4;Aviation - data services;Aviation - climate monitoring ;Aviation - climate analysis and diagnostics;Aviation - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Building )
Building - : CS provided for;4;Building - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Commercial )
Commercial - : CS provided for;4;Commercial - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Emergency planning and response )
Emergency planning and response - : CS provided for;4;Emergency planning and response - data services;Emergency planning and response - climate analysis and diagnostics;Emergency planning and response - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Energy industry )
Energy industry - : CS provided for;4;Energy industry - data services;Energy industry - climate monitoring ;Energy industry - climate analysis and diagnostics;Energy industry - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Environmental protection )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Finance and insurance )
Finance and insurance - : CS provided for;4;Finance and insurance - data services;Finance and insurance - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Fisheries )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Forestry )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Government)
Government - : CS provided for;4;Government - data services;Government - climate analysis and diagnostics;Government - climate change projections;Government - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Human health )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Local authorities)
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Maritime transport )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Recreation, sport)
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Scientific )
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Tourism (incl. coastal zone))
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Transport )
Transport - : CS provided for;4;Transport - data services;Transport - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Water resources)
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Total
8
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Administrative support)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Higher Education university level)
No significant year-to-year change
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Observers)
Steadily decreasing
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Other staff)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Specify other staff)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Technicians)
No significant year-to-year change
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Female
9
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Male
21
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Total
30
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Female
31
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Male
30
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Total
61
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Female
4
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Male
4
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Female
10
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Male
3
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Total
13
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Female
1
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Male
3
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Total
4
8.33 Use of flood hazard, exposure and vulnerability information in the country to carry-out risk assessments at the national, provincial and local levels
As an input into emergency planning and development of warning messages;As input to flood risk reduction strategy development and implementation of risk reduction/prevention measures (e.g., construction of flood levees, dredging, designation of flood plain and land-use practices);
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Male)
61
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Total)
116
8.13 Number of NHS staff with university degree
83
8.19 Total annual budget of the NHS
8.20 Main sources of funding
Government;
8.21 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
8.22 Trend of the government component of the budget during the recent 3-5 years
No significant year-to-year change
8.23 Sources of funding for improving the hydrological infrastructure, etc.
8.24 Quality Management System (QMS) for hydrology in use in the country
Yes
8.25 Status of QMS implementation
QMS implemented for the whole NHS
8.26 NHS in the process of establishing a QMS
8.27 NHS planning to establlish a QMS in the near future
8.29 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NHS staff
Yes
8.30 Flash flood warnings issued by NMS
Yes
8.31 Flash Flood Guidance System used for issuing flash flood warnings
Yes
8.32 Access to quantitative subseasonal or seasonal hydrological forecasts by sectoral users in the country
No
8.34 Relationships maintained by NHS with users of information products to understand their needs and level of satisfaction with the services provided
Yes
8.17 Fellowships requested by NHS under the WMO Fellowships Programme in 2016-2017
No
8.9 Flood management plan(s) established or under development
Yes
8.8 NHS areas of responsibility
Hydrological observations - stage and discharge;Hydrological observations - groundwater;Hydrological observations - water quality;Hydrological observations - climatological;Water Resources Assessment;Hydrological Forecasting (droughts, floods, streamflow) and Warnings ;Disaster risk prevention and mitigation (not including forecasting);Research ;water quality observation - only GW
8.7 Title of the primary legislative act determining the NHS mandate
Law on The State Hydrological Service and The State Meteorological Service
8.6 Legislative act regulating hydrology (or hydrometeorology, or similar) in the country
Law
8.5 Name(s) of the main institution(s) responsible for operational hydrology
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
8.4 Legal status of the NHS
Government agency with commercial activities
8.3 Title of the institution with the authority over the service
Slovak Hydrometeorogical Institute
8.2 Exact title of NHS
8.1 National Hydrological Service (NHS) combined with the National Meteorological Service in a single entity
Yes
8.10 NHS membership in a national committee or platform coordinating disaster risk reduction activities
Yes
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Female)
55
8.14 Number of staff by age category (<20 )
0
8.14 Number of staff by age category (>50)
49
8.14 Number of staff by age category (20-30)
16
8.14 Number of staff by age category (30-40)
21
8.14 Number of staff by age category (40-50)
30
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climatologist/Climate Services)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
13
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
11
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
4
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
1
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
2
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/shmu.sk/
9.2 Accronym of NMHS
SHMÚ
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Website
https://www.facebook.com/shmu.sk/
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Twitter
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Instagram
CENTRES
Centres
Name | Centre type | Centre function | Principal GISC | Secundary GISC | CBS Endorsement | Technical Commission | Manual on WIS status |
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NMC (Bratislava) | NC | National Meteorological Centre | GISC Offenbach | Approved by Cg/EC | Equals Manual on WIS |