Report of the Global Observing Systems Space Panel[1] - Second Session


(Geneva, Switzerland, October 16-18, 1996)

Global Terrestrial Observing System
January 1997
GCOS - 29
GTOS - 5
(WMO/TD No. 794)
(UNEP/DEIA/MR.97-4)

Table of Contents



[1] Formerly the GCOS Space-based Observation Panel.

Table of Contents


Summary

I. Welcome and Opening Remarks

II. Statement of the Chairman

III. Updates on the Global Systems

IV. Statements from Participants

V. Review of Space Plan, Version 1.0

VI. Space Segment Requirements Review

VII. Ground Segment Requirements Review

VIII. Future Observing Systems

IX. Action Plan

X. Recommendations Arising from the Meeting

XI. Closure of the Meeting

Annex 1: List of Participants

Annex 2: Agenda

Annex 3: Terms of Reference

Annex 4: Reports of the Ad Hoc Working Groups

Annex 5: Draft Outline of the Space Plan, Version 2.0

Annex 6: Specific Recommendations from Participants

Annex 7: Acronyms