WCRP Data Advisory Council July 3, 2015 ECV Update
ECV Inventory Goal Approach Develop an online in situ ECV inventory using an online survey tool Approach Use CEOS MIM infrastructure so linkage with satellite holdings is straightforward Request in situ data centers (via WMO) for input Leverage GCOS Panel expertise in reviewing holdings GOSIC would be the curator
Status Joint with WG-Climate Currently cooperative with GOSIC (NOAA/NCEI) and NASA / LARC CEOS Inventory [Lief / Stover] Examining alternative approaches, e.g., use of Obs4MIPs style documentation for metadata extraction Potential collaboration with other international collaborators for hosting