The Voluntary Observing Ships Scheme, a Framework Document
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
Published by: WMO ; 2010 (revised edition)Ships of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme have always been an important component of the global observing system of the WMO, providing meteorological and oceanographic data essential to operational meteorology, maritime safety services, and a range of marine climatological applications. More recently, it has become clear that their observations can also be of critical importance to global climate studies.
Notes: First edition: 1999, second edition: 2008
Collection(s) and Series: WMO/TD JCOMM Technical Report- No. 04
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)
Tags: Capacity development ; Marine meteorology ; Joint WMO/ IOC Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM) 
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