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The Expert Team on Marine Climatology, in close collaboration with IODE, GOOS, GCOS, CCl and CBS subsidiary bodies and related experts, shall:
- Determine procedures and principles for the development and management of global and regional oceanographic and marine meteorological climatological data sets;
- Review and assess the climatological elements of the Commission, including the operation of the MCSS and the GCCs, and the development of required oceanographic and marine meteorological products;
- Review the GOOS and GCOS requirements for climatological data sets, taking account of the need for quality and integration;
- Develop procedures and standards for data assembly and the creation of climatological data sets, including the establishment of dedicated facilities and centres;
- Collaborate and liaise with other groups as needed to ensure access to expertise and ensure appropriate coordination;
- Keep under review and update as necessary relevant technical publications in the area of oceanographic and marine meteorological climatologies.
(From Annex to Resolution 4 (JCOMM-II))
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