APPENDIX C 



Proposed terms of reference of the WMO/ICSU/IOC Panel 

 on Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction Studies 



!• To examine proposals by the lAMAP/IAPSO/SCOR Joint Committee 

 on Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction for scientific investigations 

 on air-sea interaction in order to advise on their applica- 

 bility to international governmental programmes on joint action. 



2. In respect of the agreed GARP air/sea interaction studies, to 

 assist the JOC: 



(a) In the planning of observational programmes required, 

 taking into account existing facilities in the WWW 

 and IGOSS System; 



(b) In the implementation aspects of these observational 

 programmes. 



3. In respect of air/sea interaction studies which are not con- 

 sidered suitable by JOC for insertion in GARP programmes, to 

 make recommendations to WMO and IOC jointly concerning: 



(a) The respective priorities to be allocated to these 

 studies and the arrangements required for their 

 execution; 



(b) Where applicable, the co-ordination which may be required 

 with GARP sub -pro grammes for the execution of these studies, 



4. To evaluate the results of air/sea interaction studies with 

 a view to ascertaining their applicability in the operation 

 of the WWW and IGOSS. 



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