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THE SPACE-BASED GLOBAL OBSERVING SYSTEM IN 2011 (GOS-2011) Compiled for WMO by B. Bizzarri General Introduction Vol. 1 Satellite programmes description Vol. 2 Earth observation satellites and their instruments Vol. 3 Gap analysis in the space-based component of GOS Vol. 4 Estimated quality of products from typical satellite instruments Vol. 5 Compliance analysis of potential product quality with user requirements This document continues the series submitted by WMO at yearly intervals, aiming at reviewing the status of satellite programmes and analysing particular aspects. It is structured as a Dossier comprising an Introduction followed by five Volumes. - Vol. 1 Satellite programmes description - Vol. 2 Earth observation satellites and their instruments - Vol. 3 Gap analysis in the space-based component of GOS - Vol. 4 Estimated quality of products from typical satellite instruments - Vol. 5 Compliance analysis of potential product quality with user requirements The first two volumes (“Programmes” and “Instruments”) collect the information on the status of the space-based Global Observing System (both meteorological and Earth observation satellites at large). The third volume analyzes the long-term evolution of the plans to discover possible gaps of service, and indicates needs for continuity or new developments. The last two volumes (“Products” and “Compliance”) estimate the potential performances of future systems and compare them with the user requirements. This Dossier is provided in electronic form with hyperlinks enabling navigation across the five volumes, provided that the volumes are saved in the same folder. The site address is: /Documents/PublicWeb/sat/DossierGOS. The Dossier is expected to be a useful reference for planning purpose on both the satellite-provision aspect, and the user requirements definition and adjustment. As a rule, it is updated three times a year, in January, June and October. The last pages of this