1.0 J. Key, B. Goodison 19 Oct 2012 Incorporated comments from EC-PORS and partners 1.1 J. Key 25 Sep 2013 Revised framework based on recommendations from EC-PORS-3 and the 1st GCW Implementation Workshop 1.2 J. Key, B. Goodison, 14 Jan 2014 Added regional groups to the framework; updated M. Ø. Godøy framework figure; added the Snow Watch Group to Ondráš, the Products Team; updated Portal Team description; added SWE Tracker; additional indicators of success; revised dates of key implementation activities; updated timeline; removed outdated material 1.3 B. Goodison, J. Key 11 Feb 2014 Incorporated comments from Steering Group; added site type and website figures; revised Appendix 1; added Annex 3 moved project phase section; updated portal links figure 1.4 J. Key 1 Mar 2014 Updated based on EC-PORS-5 feedback: restructured the implementation section; new framework figure; revised partnership criteria 1.5 M. J. Key. 7 Nov 2014 Changed definition of cryosphere; updated steering Ondráš, Ø. Godøy group and team structure; updated milestone/task timelines; updated data portal and website section; updated structure figure; additions on snow chemistry 1.6 Steering Group 24 Jan 2015 Updated with new surface site and station definitions and figure; updated new working group and team description and framework figure; updated portal connections figure TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Purpose of this Document 6 2 Introduction 6 2.1 Rationale for GCW 6 2.2 Mission and Objectives 8 2.3 Project Phases 9 2.3.1 GCW Definition Phase (2007-2011) 9 2.3.2 GCW Development Phase (2012-2015) 10 2.3.3 GCW Implementation Phase (2016-2019) 10 2.3.4 GCW Operational Phase (2020 onward) 10 3 10 3.1 Conceptual Framework Overview 10 3.2 The GCW Steering Group (GSG) and Task Teams 12 3.2.1 GCW Steering Group 12 3.2.2 Working Groups 12 3.3 WMO Members, Focal Points, Commissions, and Panels 15 3.4 Collaboration and Cooperation with Other International Programmes 15 3.5 Observations 16 3.6 Products 19 3.7 Data Portal and Website 20 3.8 Other Tasks and Projects 23 3.8.1 Observational Requirements 23
1.0 J. Key, B. Goodison 19 Oct 2012 Incorporated comments from EC-PORS and partners 1.1 J. Key 25 Sep 2013 Revised framework based on recommendations from EC-PORS-3 and the 1st GCW Implementation Workshop 1.2 J. Key, B. Goodison, M. Ondráš, Ø. Godøy 14 Jan 2014 Added regional groups to the framework; updated framework figure; added the Snow Watch Group to the Products Team; updated Portal Team description; added SWE Tracker; additional indicators of success; revised dates of key implementation activities; updated timeline; removed outdated material 1.3 B. Goodison, J. Key 11 Feb 2014 Incorporated comments from Steering Group; added site type and website figures; revised Appendix 1; added Annex 3 moved project phase section; updated portal links figure 1.4 J. Key 1 Mar 2014 Updated based on EC-PORS-5 feedback: restructured the implementation section; new framework figure; revised partnership criteria 1.5 M. Ondráš, J. Key. Ø. Godøy 7 Nov 2014 Changed definition of cryosphere; updated steering group and team structure; updated milestone/task timelines; updated data portal and website section; updated structure figure; additions on snow chemistry 1.6 Steering Group 24 Jan 2015 Updated with new surface site and station definitions and figure; updated new working group and team description and framework figure; updated portal connections figure TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Purpose of this Document 6 2 Introduction 6 2.1 Rationale for GCW 6 2.2 Mission and Objectives 8 2.3 Project Phases 9 2.3.1 GCW Definition Phase (2007-2011) 9 2.3.2 GCW Development Phase (2012-2015) 10 2.3.3 GCW Implementation Phase (2016-2019) 10 2.3.4 GCW Operational Phase (2020 onward) 10 3 10 3.1 Conceptual Framework Overview 10 3.2 The GCW Steering Group (GSG) and Task Teams 12 3.2.1 GCW Steering Group 12 3.2.2 Working Groups 12 3.3 WMO Members, Focal Points, Commissions, and Panels 15 3.4 Collaboration and Cooperation with Other International Programmes 15 3.5 Observations 16 3.6 Products 19 3.7 Data Portal and Website 20 3.8 Other Tasks and Projects 23 3.8.1 Observational Requirements 23