GTOS Observing Networks

The Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS) programme structure is composed of panels, regional projects and technical programmes.  Implementation of the observing  programs is accomplished using satellite missions, technical programs, and existing and expanded terrestrial networks. Users can access GTOS data and information through the GTOS MATRIX below or in the "more about GTOS" section. The GTOS MATRIX is based on the GHOST hierarchical strategy. The hierarchy divides into five tiers, each with unique characteristics and roles, although existing facilities often straddle more than one tier. The concept is applicable to the three main areas which GHOST is concerned with - the land surface, freshwater ecosystems and ice surfaces - each with its own hierarchy, but all share tier five.

Topic

Variables

All 18  GCMD GTOS GOSIC
Biodiversity 18  GCMD GTOS GOSIC
Climate 60  GCMD GTOS  
Coastal 30  GCMD GTOS GOSIC
Land 48  GCMD GTOS  
Mountain 48  GCMD GTOS  
Water 41  GCMD GTOS  
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) 27  GCMD GTOS  
CCD (Convention to Combat Desertification) 50  GCMD GTOS  
FCCC (United Nations Framework on Climate Change) 59  GCMD GTOS  
GOLD (Global Observation of Forest and Land Cover Dynamics) 16  GCMD GTOS GOSIC
GTN-G (Global Terrestrial Network - Glacier) 4  GCMD GTOS GOSIC
GTN-H (Global Terrestrial Network - Hydrology) 11  GCMD GTOS  GOSIC
GTN-P (Global Terrestrial Network - Permafrost) 7  GCMD GTOS GOSIC
NEP (Net Ecosystem Productivity) 18  GCMD GTOS  GOSIC
TCO (Terrestrial Carbon Observation) 28  GCMD GTOS GOSIC
TOPC (Terrestrial Observing Panel for Climate) 60  GCMD GTOS GOSIC