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The Instruments and Methods of Observation Programme (IMOP) |
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The purpose of the IMOP is to set technical standards and quality control procedures and to provide guidance for the use of meteorological instruments and observation methods. The objectives of this programme are:
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To ensure the effective and economic use of instruments and methods of observation under varying working conditions and in differing technical infrastructures, by providing technical standards, guidance material, performance specifications, technology transfer and training assistance.
The programme fosters development of new and improved instruments, observation methods, data reduction, and quality control techniques, and embraces all instrumentation including that used for remote sensing. It is carried out under the technical responsibility of the WMO Technical Commission for Instrument and Methods of Observation (CIMO).
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The main long-term objectives of the Instruments and Methods of Observation Programme are:
To improve the quality and long-term stability of observations and measurements of meteorological and related environmental variables through the coordination and promotion of the use of efficient methods and technology to meet the requirements of operational and research applications; and
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To enhance the effective and economic use of observing technology/systems through training and technology transfer in developing countries.
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Implementation components of the programme include:
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