How to access marine data?
Historical Data can be requested from the International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS). More details on ICOADS and how to access the data on its web site are available at: http://icoads.noaa.gov/products.html . Real-time data are normally being exchanged internationally via the Global Telecommunication System (GTS) of the World Weather Watch (WWW). GTS data are exchanged according to WMO Resolution 40 (Cg. XII). Annex 1 to the Resolution defines “Essential” Data and Products to support WMO Programmes and which Members shall exchange without charge and with no conditions on use. All available in situ observations from the marine environment as well as upper air observations (e.g. ASAP soundings) are regarded as “Essential” by the Resolution (see the text of the Resolution here). These can be requested by contacting any Permanent Representative of a National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (NMHS) with WMO (see WMO Publication No. 5 for their references). GTS dat
