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EIG EUMETNET runs seven Programmes related to meteorological observations. Using a variety of different meteorological instruments it is possible to get reliable information on the state of the atmosphere. The EIG EUMETNET Programmes, together with the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, provide the relevant observations from Europe which are indispensable for missions such as numerical weather prediction.

EUCOS (EUMETNET Composite Observing System)	Offers a framework for EUMETNET activities in the field of Observing Systems. The main objective of this Programme is to design and coordinate the evolution of the ground based observing systems of the Members over their territories and the data sparse areas around them. The EUCOS Programme focuses on optimising the observing networks on a European scale with a view to improving short range forecasts without increasing cost. The EUCOS Programme also co-ordinates the design and operation of specific components implemented as separate EUMETNET Programmes (such as E-ASAP, E-AMDAR, E-SURFMAR and E-WINPROF). The Programme Manager is Stefan Klink from the DWD.
E-AMDAR (Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay)	Provides vertical profiles of wind and temperature over European airports, as well as en-route measurements in data sparse areas. The part of the Programme contributing to the World Weather Watch of WMO constitutes a regional component of the WMO AMDAR Programme. The Programme Manager is Stig Carlberg from the SMHI.
E-ASAP (Automated Shipboard Aerological Programme)	Provides a collective contribution to the WMO (World Meteorological Organisation) programme for the production of vertical profiles of wind, temperature and humidity from ships. The Programme Manager is Rudolph Krockauer from the DWD.
E-SURFMAR (The Surface Marine observation programme)	Is an optional element of the EUCOS programme whose main objectives are to co-ordinate, optimise and progressively integrate the surface marine observation activities within the operational EUCOS framework. The programme delivers marine observations from Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) operated by EUMETNET members, as well as from drifting and moored buoys. The Programme Manager is Pierre Blouch from Météo-France.
E-WINPROF (Wind Profilers)	Provides vertical profiles on wind measurements from wind profilers (vertically pointing radars) and weather radars from a network of locations across Europe. The main goal is to improve the overall usability of wind profiler data for operational meteorology and to provide support and expertise to both profiler operators and end users. The Programme Manager is Tim Oakley from the UK Met Office.
E-GVAP (The GNSS water vapour programme)	Provides EUMETNET partners with European GPS delay and water vapour measurements for operational meteorology. This is to be done in close collaboration with the geodetic community in Europe. The Programme Managers is Henrik Vedel from the DMI.
OPERA (Operational Programme for the Exchange of Weather Radar Information)	Harmonises and improves the operational exchange of weather radar information between national meteorological services. It in particular works on common specifications, standards, procedures, defines data and products for the exchange and maintains an independent common software library. With the establishment of its Data Hub, OPERA is now organized to support the application of radar data from the European Weather Radar Network. The Programme Manager is Asko Huuskonen from the FMI.