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Appendix B: Statement of Task
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... The report will also provide recommendations on extending and refining the radiosonde record for the purpose of temperature-trend monitoring. The letter report will suggest actions that might be taken to improve the quality of long-term temperature data records from MSU/AMSU and radiosondes in the following areas: · Satellite launch scheduling and replacement strategy Satellite sensor calibration, including pre-launch and post-launch, as well as sensor and satellite stabilization Temperature processing algorithms Provision of adequate radiosonde data for comparison with MSU/AMSU data and long-term monitoring of atmospheric vertical structure Provision of other ancillary data necessary in the diagnosis of temperature trends, including intonation from other channels aboard the NOAA polar orbiting satellites · Continuity of record · Data storage and access · Documentation and electronic access of metadata 14
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