"World Data Center" ("WDC") for Meteorology, Asheville is one component of a global network of discipline subcenters that facilitate international exchange of scientific data. Originally established during the "International Geophysical Year" ("IGY") of 1957, the World Data Center System now functions under the guidance of the "International Council of Scientific Unions" ("ICSU").
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WMO in brief
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 behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources.
WMO has a membership of 188Member States and Territories(since 24 January 2007). It originated from the "International Meteorological Organization" ("IMO"), which was founded in 1873. Established in 1950, WMO became the specialized agency of the United Nations in 1951 for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences.
As weather, climate and the water cycle know no national boundaries, international cooperation at a global scale is essential for the development of meteorology and operational hydrology as well as to reap the benefits from their application. WMO provides the framework for such international cooperation.
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Acronyms
The present list facilitates the search for the meaning of and, where possible, equivalents in the other WMO working languages of abbreviations and acronyms found in WMO documents. It is by no means definitive or exhaustive, and any suggestions for additions or amendments are therefore welcome for consideration in the updating process. They should be sent to the address given below.
Tropical Cyclone Naming
1. Historical Background
The practice of naming storms (tropical cyclones) began years ago in order to help in the quick identification of storms in warning messages because names are presumed to be far easier to remember that numbers and technical terms. Many agree that appending names to storms makes it easier for the media to report on tropical cyclones, heightens interest in warnings and increases community preparedness.
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2. Procedure of Naming Tropical Cyclones
3. Tropical Cyclone Names Worldwide
Eastern North Pacific Names
Central North Pacific Names
Western North Pacific and the South China Sea Names (as of 2008)
This global web site presents OFFICIAL weather observations, weather forecasts and climatological information for selected cities supplied by "National Meteorological & Hydrological Services" ("NMHSs") worldwide. The NMHSs make official weather observations in their respective countries. Links to their official weather service web sites and tourism board/organization are also provided whenever available. Weather icons are shown alongside worded forecasts in this version to facilitate visual inspection.
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