Detailed analysis of user requirements for sea-level observations, focusing on consistency with GCOS and CMUG standards. Discusses challenges in meeting accuracy, spatial resolution, and temporal stability criteria. Emphasizes the need for refinement and improvement in existing and future missions t

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The Cloud_cci project offers valuable data sets for GCOS cloud property Essential Climate Variables, including uncertainty estimates. It involves multi-decadal global data sets from various instruments, with a focus on FAME-C products for cloud cover, cloud top height/temperature/pressure, ice water

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The Global Observing System for Climate (GCOS) plays a crucial role in observing climate-related variables globally. Established in April 1992, GCOS focuses on what, how, and where to measure, sustain measurement, manage change, data transmission, management, rescue, and access. It addresses concern

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The establishment of the GCOS Surface Reference Network (GSRN) Pilot Phase aims to improve the accuracy, stability, and comparability of surface observations for Essential Climate Variables (ECVs). The GSRN will serve as the reference network for surface observations, providing data traceability and

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Monitoring world climate using CLIMAT and SYNOP data, the GCOS Surface Network (GSN) plays a crucial role in global climate monitoring. The GSN Monitoring Centre, led by DWD and JMA, ensures the availability and quality of CLIMAT reports from over 1,000 monitoring stations globally. With a focus on

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Detailed insights into the ECV data sourcing procedures, criteria for selection, and the development of fact sheets, as outlined by the GCOS Secretariat and WMO representative Valentin Aich. The content covers requirements tables, product definitions, data sources compilation steps, and the importan

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