Contributing to RWCs and RMICs RWCs & RMICs can be established as virtual centres with contributions from several institutions/countries Providing expertise Providing infrastructure Contributing to some of the functions e.g. with focus on regional/sub-regional aspects
Functions of Regional WIGOS Centres Communication Education and training on WIGOS implementation Network design Data quality monitoring Metadata management Providing links with partner organizations and regional groups, and establish partnerships
Functions of Regional Marine Instrument Centres (RMICs) Instrument calibration service Laboratory intercomparisons Training on instrument practices and quality management Contributing to development of standards and best practices