Manual on international oceanographic data exchange. Revised edition 1991.

Abstract

The purpose of this manual is to assemble in a convenient form. the procedures, responsibilities and facilities for the international exchange of oceanographic data under the International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (lODE) system and under the ICSU WDC System. ICSU oceanographic programmes may be non-governmental, but many, especially for the World Climate Research Programme, are organized and conducted in collaboration with such bodies as IOC and WMO. which then involve governmental oceanographic institutions in Member countries.