Guide to WMO Information System

WMO-No. 1061

Collection(s)

Technical > Guides and other guidance

Author(s)

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Published by

WMO

Published in

Geneva

Year published

2019

Edition/update

Updated in 2021

Summary

In conjunction with the Manual on the WMO Information System (Manual on WIS) (WMO-No. 1060), the Guide to the WMO Information System (Guide to WIS) is designed to ensure adequate uniformity and standardization in the data, information and communication practices, procedures and specifications employed among WMO Members in the operation of the WMO Information System (WIS) as it supports the mission of WMO. The Manual on WIS, Annex VII to the WMO Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49), contains standard and recommended practices, procedures and specifications. The Guide to WIS contains additional information concerning practices, procedures and specifications which Members are invited to follow or implement in establishing and conducting their arrangements in compliance with the WMO Technical Regulations and in developing meteorological and hydrological services.

Language of publication

English

Other language(s)

Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish

Extent of item

140 p.

Format

Digital

ISBN

978-92-63-11061-9

Material type

Guide