These keywords are not yet contained in code lists. Their use is encouraged for documents to which they apply, but other, more relevant, keywords can be used to describe documents if they are more appropriate.

Status of document

MandatoryPublications

the document forms part of the WMO Technical Regulations

TechnicalPublications

the document is a formal WMO technical document

ScienceReport

the document is a scientific report

TechnicalReport

the document is a technical report

MeetingReport

the document is the report from a meeting

InformationDocument

the document is an input document to a meeting, a briefing or draft.

AdministrativeDocument

the document is administrative in nature

Notification

the document provides formal notification of a change

Identification of document

WMOSeries

The document has a formal WMO document number (e.g. the Manual on Codes is WMO-No. 306). The document number should also appear as a keyword prefixed by WMONo, e.g. WMONo306)

Generic subject areas of document

For documents describing the WIS itself the following keywords should be used. Oter topic areas may define additional keywords.

WMODataManagement

the document is relevant to data management of one or more WMO systems

InformationManagement

the document is relevant to information management practices