WESTPAC

Terms of Reference for RNODC-WESTPAC

RNODC-WESTPAC : Operated by NODC of Japan (24 February 1979)

The RNODC-WESTPAC is to be responsible for :

1. producing a work plan to define: i) the procedures of JODC in acquiring, processing, reformatting and archiving, distribution of data and inventory of research cruises in the WESTPAC region with reference to the WDC system, and ii) the implementation of this work plan;

2. providing a mechanism for registration of WESTPAC cruises with RNODC-WESTPAC;

3. working closely with National Co-ordinators for IODE and any other national contact points for data management within WESTPAC who might be appointed by Member States;

4. publishing a guide for WESTPAC data management for distribution to Member States through national contact points.