Facilitating Access to Global Observing Systems Data and Information
GCOS/GTOS Joint Programs
Updated July 24, 2009
Program Name
Data Access
Program Information
Essential Climate Variables (ECV)
Coordinating Bodies
Other Links
GTN-G > Global Terrestrial Network for
Glaciers
Glaciers/ Ice Caps
ICSU
FAGS
GCOS
GTOS
TOPC
GTN-H > Global Terrestrial Network for
Hydrology
Ground Water
Lake Levels
River Discharge
Water Use
WMO
GCOS
GTOS
TOPC
Configuration of GTN-H Network
GTN-P > Global Terrestrial Network for
Permafrost
Permafrost and Seasonally-Frozen Ground
IPA
GCOS
GTOS
TOPC
GTN-R > Global Terrestrial Network for
River Discharge
River Discharge
WMO
GCOS
GTOS
TOPC
ETN-R > European Terrestrial Network for River Discharge
GTN-L > Global Terrestrial Network for
Lake level/area
Lake Levels
WMO
GCOS
GTOS
TOPC
GTN-L Priority List of 156 Lakes for Sustained Monitoring
HYDROLARE > Data Center for Hydrology of Lakes and Reservoirs
WWW/
Global Observing Systems (GOS)
Synoptic Network
Snow Cover
WMO
GTOS