The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Activities Related to Volcanic Ash

This paper describes the activities of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that are related to volcanic ash. The involvement of the WMO designated regional Specialized Meteorological Centers are highlighted and the WMO Emergency Response Activities Programme objectives are presented. The outstanding cooperation of the International Civil Aviation Organization in international airways volcano watch is also highlighted.

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• Authors:
  • Benarafa, Saad
• Conference:
  • 2nd International Conference on Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety
  • Location: Alexandria, Virginia
  • Date: 2004-6-21 to 2004-6-24
• Publication Date: 2004-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: 2p
• Monograph Title: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety, June 21-24, 2004, Alexandria, Virginia

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aviation safety; Cooperation; International; Meteorology; Monitoring; Strategic planning; Volcanic ash; Volcanoes
• Identifier Terms: International Civil Aviation Organization; World Meteorological Organization
• Uncontrolled Terms: Emergency response
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Geotechnology; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01001003
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 13 2005 5:05PM