SAGs serve as scientific bodies nominated by the CAS WG of WMO that assist in management and implementation of the GAW programme.

Terms of Reference for GAW Scientific Advisory Groups

• To provide guidance and advice on assessments relevant to OPAG-EPAC;
• To develop scientific priorities based on user requirements;
• To contribute to the GAW Strategic Plan, taking into account the IGACO strategy and regional needs;
• To implement recommendations, tasks and projects as defined in the GAW Strategic Plan;
• To monitor operations at sites and recommend the development of networks, observation methodologies and techniques;
• To develop measurement procedures and guidelines, data quality objectives and, when applicable, standard operating procedures;
• To report to the JSC OPAG-EPAC on progress and critical problems;
• To interact with the OPAG for the World Weather Research Programme.