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Outcome Satisfaction of present and future needs for continuous reliable data on Australian weather and climate.
Objective To provide, operate and maintain the basic observation, telecommunications and data processing systems necessary to maintain a round-the-clock nationwide weather watch and to meet present and future national and international needs for meteorological and related data.
Effectiveness indicators The extent to which:
  • the density, representativeness, accuracy, homogeneity, continuity and reliability of the national meteorological observation network are sufficient to:
    • meet essential future national and international needs for Australian climate data; and
    • provide the basis for routine nationwide weather watch and numerical prediction operations and provide a common foundation for the provision of basic and special weather services;
  • the meteorological data from the observational network are transmitted to the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations Centre (NMOC) and Regional Forecasting Centres (RFCs) error-free and within cut-off times and meteorological information, forecasts and warnings are communicated promptly and accurately to users;
  • the central and regional computer systems and computing advisory and consultative services meet the defined requirements of all Bureau programs and contribute to overall efficiency and productivity gains; and
  • equipment installations satisfy the requirements of Bureau programs, are carried out within time and cost estimates and the performance and reliability of operational services are maximised.


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