NASA Home Page Goddard Space Flight Center Home Page
NASA Logo - Goddard Space Flight Center   + Visit NASA.gov
a directory of Earth science data and services Global Change Master Directory Web site
header 2 bullet Links bullet FAQ bullet Contact Us bullet Site Map
Home Data Sets Data Services Learn about GCMD_legacy's portal collaborations. Add new dataset or dataservice records to GCMD_legacy What's New Participate Calendar About GCMD_legacy
 
Record Search Query: ServiceParameters>ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES>HEALTH ADVISORIES>HUMAN HEALTH ADVISORIES

WMO Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System (SDS-WAS)
 Entry ID: WMO_SDS-WAS

[ Update this Record ]

Summary
Abstract: In its mission as a world leader in weather, climate, water, and related environmental issues, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) contributes to the safety and well-being of people throughout the world, and to the societal and economic benefit of all nations. Sand and dust storms are recognized by WMO as serious events that can affect climate, weather, environment and health over much of ... View entire text
Related URL
Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: WMO Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System implementation plan.
Service Citation
Originators: World Meteorological Organization
Title: WMO Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System (SDS-WAS)
URL: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/arep/wwrp/new/Sand_and_Dust_Storm.html
Service Keywords
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >HEALTH ADVISORIES >HUMAN HEALTH ADVISORIES Parameter Definition
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >WEATHER/CLIMATE ADVISORIES >AIR QUALITY Parameter Definition
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >WEATHER/CLIMATE ADVISORIES >DUST/ASH ADVISORIES Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS >DUST/ASH/SMOKE Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY >EMISSIONS Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >STORMS Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >STORMS Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ENVIRONMENT
Project
GEOSS >Global Earth Observation System of Systems Supplemental Info
Access Constraints The implementation of the WMO Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System has not yet been complete. Once the service is completed, it will be available to interested parties.
Service Provider
UN/WMO > World Meteorological Organization, United Nations Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.wmo.ch/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: WMO INFORMATION
Phone: +41 22 730 8111
Fax: +41 22 730 8181
Email: ipa at www.wmo.ch
Contact Address:
7 bis Avenue de la Paix
1211 Geneva 2
Postal Code: CP 2300
Country: SWITZERLAND
Personnel
WMO INFORMATION
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +41 22 730 8111
Fax: +41 22 730 8181
Email: ipa at www.wmo.ch
Contact Address:
7 bis Avenue de la Paix
1211 Geneva 2
Postal Code: CP 2300
Country: SWITZERLAND
View entire list
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2009-07-14
SERF Last Revision Date: 2009-07-15
  View Text Only Format
USA dot gov - The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
+ Privacy Policy and Important Notices
NASA
Webmaster:  Monica Holland
Responsible NASA Official:  Lola Olsen
Last Updated:  June 2013