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Scientific Advisory Groups (SAGs)and Expert Teams (ETs)

SAGs serve as scientific bodies nominated by the CAS WG of WMO that assist in management and implementation of the GAW programme. The main tasks of SAGs are:
  • Establish Data Quality Objectives (DQOs) for each assigned parameter
  • Approve the corresponding Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
  • Provide guidelines and recommendations for achieving the DQOs and implementation of SOPs
  • Support the harmonization of measurements by recommending suitable measurement methods and procedures
  • Promote training and twinning in developing countries

The following SAGs have been established under the GAW programme:

 

The Expert Team for World Data Centres (ET-WDC) coordinates the activities of GAW WDCs and the GAW Station Information System (GAWSIS). More information can be found here.

 

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