Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP)

The Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) is an integrated global observing system. It involved the simultaneous or near-simultaneous collection of observations from several regions around the world, including in situ measurements of surface meteorology and radiation; soil temperature and moisture; flux tower measurements (latent heat flux, sensible heat flux, CO2 flux, and soil heat flux); and tower meteorology. In particular, it includes: (1) several reference sites in the continental-scale experimental regions of GEWEX as well as other regions, (2) extensive field measurements for addressing monsoonal systems, and (3) validation studies for new satellite systems.