What is the function of WMO?
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is the UN system's authoritative voice on the state and behavior of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources.
Is WMO reliable?
The WMO Catalogue for Climate Data is a trustworthy source for climate data. The datasets have been assessed through an internationally agreed maturity evaluation process. An initial set of 18 global climate datasets has been so far submitted by the international domain Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and assessed.
What is a meteorological data?
Meteorological facts pertaining to the atmosphere, such as wind, temperature, air density, and other phenomena that affect military operations. Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.