OBS-INFO (Exchange of Information on the observing systems)
Testfield for present weather sensors
The OBS-INFO Programme started on 1 October 2000 to co-ordinate the exchange of information concerning tests, evaluation and operational practices linked to observing systems.
The objective of this programme was to ensure a sharing of the knowledge and know-how that the observation divisions of the EUMETNET Members accumulate in the course of their activities. It was hoped that the pooling of information would :
  • Avoid duplication of work since Members will have access to the results of tests or experiments performed by other,
  • Help those Members who cannot maintain enough resources on these subject to be nevertheless knowledgeable about the evolving techniques of meteorological observation,
  • Improve the quality of observations through identification of best operational practices,
  • Stimulate the development of meteorological observing systems in the areas where weaknesses exist, such as the automatic observation of present weather.
In other words, the programme aimed at ensuring that the National Meteorological Services remain "intelligent customers" and partners for industry and improve the standards of their observation infrastructure.
The Deutscher Wetterdienst was responsible for the OBS-INFO Programme.
The Programme Manager was Dr. Günter Olbrück.
 
Updated 18 June 2008