GAW World Calibration Centres
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GAW World Calibration Centres are specialized facilities within the Global Atmosphere Watch program that provide reference standards and quality assurance for atmospheric measurements worldwide.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| GAW Quality Assurance/Science Activity Centres | 1 |
| World Calibration Centre | 1 |
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
calibration centre network
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component of Global Atmosphere Watch ⓘ |
| abbreviationOf | WCCs ⓘ |
| benefits |
global climate and air quality monitoring programs
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national meteorological and hydrological services ⓘ research institutions involved in atmospheric science ⓘ |
| ensures |
comparability of atmospheric measurements between GAW stations
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traceability of measurements to SI units where applicable ⓘ |
| field |
air quality monitoring
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atmospheric composition monitoring ⓘ climate‑relevant trace gas monitoring ⓘ |
| hasObjective |
harmonize measurement techniques across the GAW network
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maintain long‑term stability of reference scales ⓘ reduce systematic errors in atmospheric observations ⓘ |
| hasRole |
assess data quality from GAW stations
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conduct intercomparison campaigns ⓘ coordinate calibration activities for GAW stations ⓘ develop and maintain measurement guidelines ⓘ maintain long‑term reference records for key atmospheric variables ⓘ organize training related to calibration and quality assurance ⓘ provide quality assurance for atmospheric measurements ⓘ provide reference standards for atmospheric measurements ⓘ provide technical support to GAW stations ⓘ support traceability of GAW observations to international standards ⓘ |
| hasScope | global ⓘ |
| monitors |
aerosols
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greenhouse gases ⓘ ozone ⓘ precipitation chemistry ⓘ reactive gases ⓘ |
| operatedBy | World Meteorological Organization ⓘ |
| partOf | Global Atmosphere Watch ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
GAW Central Facilities
ⓘ
Regional Calibration Centre ⓘ
surface form:
GAW Regional Calibration Centres
GAW World Data Centres ⓘ |
| supports |
Global Atmosphere Watch
ⓘ
surface form:
Global Atmosphere Watch global observing system
air quality policy development ⓘ international climate assessments ⓘ long‑term atmospheric composition records ⓘ |
| usesStandard |
World Meteorological Organization Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures
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World Meteorological Organization measurement guidelines ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
GAW Quality Assurance/Science Activity Centres
this entity surface form:
World Calibration Centre