The Coordination Group on Satellite Data Requirements links users of meteorological satellites in the Americas (WMO Region III and IV) to the satellite providers. The Group consists of a representative number of members from the satellite data user community in the Region, joined, as associate members, by satellite data providers and WMO.
WMO Regional Associations are a coordination mechanism for meteorological, hydrological and related activities by Members of WMO.
Expected benefits of the Group are to:
| • Identify and synthesize user needs for satellite data, products and associated training |
| • Ensure an effective user-provider dialogue towards meeting these requirements |
| • Find user-friendly and affordable cost-sharing arrangements for data access and distribution |
| • Prepare for the new generation of meteorological satellites |
| • Support operational services, application development, and capacity building in meteorology (weather and climate) in the Region |
| • Exploit synergy through links with other users, applications and GEO Societal Benefit Areas (SBA’s) |