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NRC COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF TASK
This study will provide a review of the GAPP science and implementation plan. In carrying out this review, the study committee will consider the following questions:
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Does the GAPP science and implementation plan (GAPP SIP) meet the GAPP scientific goals for (i) predicting precipitation and land-surface hydrologic variables on monthly-to-seasonal time scales, and (ii) demonstrating their usefulness for water resource applications?
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Does the GAPP SIP support the CCSP goals for the hydrologic cycle?
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Does the GAPP SIP support the goals of the CPPA?
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Does the GAPP SIP support the GEWEX phase II scientific questions?
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What relationship does GAPP have to other programs with similar goals?
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Are there any gaps in the GAPP SIP?