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This task team aims to improve ship-based observing programs through standardization, promotion, and increased membership. Activities include developing design standards, creating promotional materials, and enhancing recruitment strategies. Involvement from maritime industry, science, and forecasting sectors is crucial for successful data collection.
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World Meteorological Organization Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Ship Observations Team~ integrating and coordinating international ship-based observing programmes for JCOMM ~ Task Team on VOS Recruitment and Programme Promotion SOT-IV 16-21 April 2007, Geneva, Switzerland Julie Fletcher Chair, VOSP
TT Tasks as set SOT-III • Further develop the generic pre-installation design standards that will eventually be available to ship builders and classification societies. • Review existing promotional aids (flyer, certificate) and recommend new promotional aids. • Promote the use of, and keep under review, the promotional presentation "The Partnership between the Maritime Industry, Marine Forecasting and Science". • Establish a store of newsworthy articles for use in a SOT or VOSClim Newsletter or in national newsletters. • Review the questionnaire used for the Marine Meteorological Services Monitoring Programme, and propose amendments, which should be reflected in the questionnaire survey to be conducted in 2008. SOT-IV, TT VOS Recruitment & Programme Promotion
Other Initiatives • SOT Certificate and Flyer • PMO and VOS FP mailing lists • Foreign Inspection Form • Quick Reference Guides for PMOs and National VOS Programme Managers SOT-IV, TT VOS Recruitment & Programme Promotion
TT Membership for review • Present members • Steve Cook (TT chairperson, USA) • Graeme Ball (Australia) • Pierre Blouch (France) • Julie Fletcher (New Zealand) • Gordon Mackie (United Kingdom) • Sarah North (United Kingdom) • Seek more members and a new chairperson SOT-IV, TT VOS Recruitment & Programme Promotion