WMO Expert Teams and their Terms of Reference (TORs)

1. Commission for Basic Systems (CBS)
For All CBS TORs click here
For individual Team TOR click on the corresponding number

OPAG on Integrated Observing Systems
1.1       ET on Evolution of the GOS
1.2       ET on Satellites Utilization and Products
1.3       ET on Satellite Systems   
1.4       ET on Requirements for Data from AWS

OPAG on Information Systems and Services 
1.5       Coordination Team on Migration to Table-driven Code Forms  
1.6       ET on Data Representation and Codes 
1.7       Inter-Programme ET on Metadata Implementation  
1.8       ET on GTS-WIS Operations and Implementation  
1.9       ET on WIS-GTS Communication Techniques and Structure  
1.10     ET on WIS GISCs and DCPCs  
1.11     Steering Group on Radio-Frequency Coordination

OPAG on Data Processing and Forecasting Systems 
1.12      Coordination Group for Nuclear Emergency Response Activities
1.13     ET on Modelling of Atmospheric Transport for non-Nuclear ERA 
1.14     ET on Ensemble Prediction Systems 
1.15     ET on the Infrastructure for Long-range Forecasting 
1.16     ET on Standardized Verification System for Long-range Forecasts 

OPAG on Public Weather Services 
1.17     ET on Services and Products Improvement 
1.18     ET on PWS in support of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation  
1.19     ET on Communication Aspects of PWS 

2. Commission on Instruments and Methods of Observation (CIMO)
For All CIMO TORs click here
For individual Team TOR click on the corresponding number

OPAG on Surface Observation Technology

2.1       Expert Team on Surface Technology and Measurement Techniques

2.2       Expert Team on Surface-based Instrument Intercomparisons and Calibration Methods

2.3       Expert Team on Meteorological Radiation and Atmospheric Composition Measurements

OPAG on Upper-Air Observation Technology
2.4       Expert Team on Upgrading the Global Upper-air Networks
2.5       Expert Team on Upper-air System Intercomparisons
2.6       Expert Team on Remote Sensing Upper-air Technology and Techniques

OPAG on Capacity Building
2.7       Expert Team on RICs, Quality Management Systems and Commercial Instruments Initiatives

3. Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology (CAeM)
For All CAeM TORs click here
For individual Team TOR click on the corresponding number

Expert Teams:
3.1       Expert Team on Training and Education (ET/TE)
3.2       Expert Team on New Terminal Weather Forecast (ET/NTF)
3.3       CAeM Expert Team on Customer Relations (ET/CR)

Expert Network:
3.4      CAeM Expert Network

4. Commission for Hydrology (CHy)  
For All CHy TORs click here
For individual Team TOR click on the corresponding number

4.1        OPACHE on Basic Systems (Hydrometry and Hydraulics)
4.2        OPACHE on Water Resources Assessment and Water Use 
4.3        OPACHE on Hydrological Forecasting and Prediction 
4.4        OPACHE on Disaster Mitigation – Floods and Droughts (Hydrological Aspects)
4.5        OPACHE on Analysis of Hydroclimatological Data for Variability and Trends

5. Commission for Climatology (CCl)
For All CCl TORs click here
For individual Team TOR click on the corresponding number

OPAG 1:  Climate Data and Data Management
5.1       Expert Team for Climate Data Management including Metadata
5.2       Expert Team on Observing Requirements and Standards for Climate 
5.3       Expert Team on the Rescue, Preservation and Digitization of Climate Records

            OPAG 2:  Monitoring and Analysis of Climate Variability and Change
5.4       Joint CCl/CLIVAR Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices 
5.5       Expert Team on Climate Monitoring including the Use of Satellite Data and Products 

            OPAG 3:  Climate Information and Prediction Services (CLIPS)
5.6       Expert Team on Research Needs for Intraseasonal, Seasonal and Interannual Prediction
5.7       Expert Team on CLIPS Operations, Verification and Application Services 
5.8       Expert Team on El Niño and La Niña

            OPAG 4:  Climate Applications and Services
5.9       Expert Team on Climate and Health 
5.10     Expert Team on Climate and Energy
5.11     Expert Team on Climate and Tourism
5.12     Expert Team on Urban and Building Climatology

            OPAG 5:  Expert Teams and Rapporteurs Reporting Directly to the President and/or Management Group
5.13     Expert Team on the Guide to Climatological Practices (WMO-No. 100)

6. Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (CAgM)
For All CAgM TORs please click here
For individual Team TOR click on the corresponding number

OPAG 1:  Agrometeorological Services for Agricultural Production
6.1       ET on Weather, Climate and Farmers (ETWCF) 
6.2       ET on Strengthening Information and Dissemination Networks, including Monitoring and Early-Warning Systems (ETSIDN) 
6.3       ET on Management of Natural and Environmental Resources for Sustainable Agricultural Development (ETMNER) 

OPAG 2:  Support Systems for Agrometeorological Services
6.4       ET on Techniques (including technologies such as GIS and Remote Sensing) for Agroclimatic Characterization and  Sustainable Land Management (ETAC)
6.5       ET on Database Management, Validation and Application of Models, and Research Methods at the Eco-Regional Level (ETDM) 

OPAG 3:  Climate/Change and Natural Disasters in Agriculture
6.6       ET on Impact of Climate Change/Variability on Medium- to Long-Range Predictions for Agriculture (ETCMLP) 
6.7       ET on Reduction of the Impact of Natural Disasters and Mitigation of Extreme Events in Agriculture, Rangelands, Forestry and Fisheries (ETRND) 
6.8       ET on Contribution of Agriculture to the State of Climate (ETCAC) 

ET Reporting Directly to the President and/or Management Group
6.9       ET on the Guide to Agricultural Meteorological Practices (ETGAMP) 

7. Commission for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) 
For All CAS TORs please click here
For individual Team TOR click on the corresponding number

7.1       GAW Strategy Planning Expert Team (ET-GAW SP)

GAW Scientific Advisory Groups on:
7.2       Ozone (SAG-Ozone) 
7.3       UV Radiation (SAG-UV) 
7.4       Greenhouse Gazes (SAG-GHG) 
7.5       Aerosols (SAG-Aerosols),
7.6       Precipitation Chemistry (SAG-PC)
7.7       Reactive Gases (SAG-RG)

7.8       Scientific Advisory Group on GAW Urban Research Meteorology and Environment Project (SAG-GURME)
7.9       Scientific Advisory Group on GAW Data Management (SAG-GAW DM) 
7.10     Integrated Global Atmospheric Chemistry Observations Implementation Team (IGACO-IT)
7.11     WMO/IUGG International Aerosol-Precipitation Science Assessment Group (IAPSAG) 
7.12     Joint CAS – JSC/WCRP Working Group on Numerical Experimentation 
7.13     THORPEX Executive Board (THORPEX EB)
7.14     Scientific Committee on Mesoscale Weather Research (SC-MWP) 
7.15     Scientific Committee on Tropical Meteorology Research (SC-TMR)
7.16     Working Group on Verification (WGV) 
7.17     Working Group on Nowcasting (WGN)
7.18     Advisory Group on Societal and Economic Impacts (AGSI)

8. Joint WMO/IOC Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM)
For All JCOMM TORs click here
For individual JCOMM Area TOR click on the Area headings

Services Programme Area
8.1       Expert Team on Maritime Safety Services 
8.2       Expert Team on Sea Ice 
8.3       Expert Team on Wind Waves and Storm Surges 

Observations Programme Area
8.4       Coordination Group 
8.5       Data Buoy Cooperation Panel 
8.6       GLOSS Group of Experts 
8.7       Ship Observations Team 
            - ASAP Focal Points 
            - Expert Group on Instruments Testing 
            - Ships-of-Opportunity Programme Implementation Panel (SOOPIP) 
            - Task Team on JCOMMOPS 
            - Task Team on Metadata for WMO-No. 47 
            - Task Team on Satellite Communications System Costs 
            - Task Team on VOS Recruitment and Programme Promotion 
            - VOS Focal Points (.doc) (.pdf) 

Data Management Programme Area
8.8       Coordination Group 
8.9       IODE Expert Team on Data Management Practices 
8.10     Expert Team on Marine Climatology 

Capacity Building Programme Area
8.11      Coordination Group 
8.12      Task Team on Resources