Manual on the Global Telecommunication System, Volume I. (Annex III to WMO Technical Regulations). Global Aspects.

Abstract

Purpose 1. The Manual on the Global Telecommunication System is issued in accordance with the decision of Sixth Congress. 2. This Manual is designed: (a) To facilitate cooperation in respect of meteorological telecommunications between Members; (b) To specify obligations of Members in the implementation of the World Weather Watch (WWW) Global Telecommunication System (GTS); (c) To ensure uniformity and standardization in the practices and procedures employed in achieving (a) and (b) above. 3. The Manual is composed of Volumes I and II, which contain the regulatory material for the global and regional aspects, respectively, of the WWW Global Telecommunication System. This regulatory material stems from recommendations of the Commission for Basic Systems (CBS) and resolutions of regional associations, as well as from decisions taken by Congress and the Executive Council. 4. Volume I of the Manual — Global Aspects — forms part of the Technical Regulations and is referred to as Annex III to the Technical Regulations (with the exceptions indicated in paragraphs 9 to 11 below).