There are 3 designations of network: GCOS Network, GCOS Affiliated Network and GCOS Recognized Network.
Network Oversight | Reporting | |
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GCOS Network | GCOS, oversight by GCOS Network Manager or GCOS panels | Annually to GCOS, represented at GCOS Meetings |
GCOS Affiliated Network | Oversight exists but is not GCOS e.g. OCG for ocean networks or this is part of the network as in the GTN | |
GCOS Recognized Network | Annual report available but no direct reporting to GCOS |
Information about the recognition process and the needed form can be downloaded here: GCOS Network Accreditation.
To apply for the formal accreditation as a GCOS Network please complete the proforma (link) and send it to:
- ctassone@wmo.int for atmospheric networks;
- bmartinmiguez@wmo.int for oceanic networks;
- abombelli@wmo.int for terrestrial networks.
The following networks are already accredited:
Network |
Certificate |
Baseline Surface Radiation Network (Accreditation date: 01/09/2022) |