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-===== Calibration Centres ===== 
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-| GAW calibration centres are either global (WCCs) or regional (RCCs) in responsibility.&​nbsp;​ The centres are operated by institutions participating in the GAW programme that are able to provide sufficient technical facilities and highly qualified personnel.&​nbsp;​ WCCs and RCCs must be officially recognized by the WMO Commission on Atmospheric Science through its Working Group on Environmental Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry.&​nbsp;​ The main tasks of WCCs and RCCs as outlined in (WMO/GAW Strategy of Implementation,​ 2001 [[http://​www.wmo.int/​web/​arep/​reports/​gaw142.pdf|Report No. 142]]) are:  
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-  * Develop quality control procedures and SOPs for traceability of measurements to the reference standards ​ 
-  * Maintain laboratory and transfer standards that are traceable to the reference standards ​ 
-  * Perform regular calibrations and audits at GAW sites  
-  * Provide in co-operation with QA/SACs training and technical assistance for stations ​ 
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-GAW Calibration Centres also provide on-site training and expert advice to help station personnel maintain the required data quality.&​nbsp;​ Workshops are also held during inter-comparisons and calibration campaigns.&​nbsp;​ Further help is provided to the less experienced personnel at new stations by personnel from well-established and technically advanced stations.&​nbsp;​ In addition, GAW Calibration Centres sometimes sponsor training sessions for station personnel, particularly those located in developing countries ([[http://​www.wmo.int/​pages/​prog/​arep/​gaw/​capacity-building.html|Capacity Building]]). 
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-From WMO AREP GAW [[http://​www.wmo.int/​pages/​prog/​arep/​gaw/​calib-ctres.html|web page]] 
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