CryoNet, the Core Component of the GCW Surface Network

The GCW surface observation network is comprised of a core component, called CryoNet, and contributing stations that are not part of CryoNet. The GCW network builds on existing cryosphere observing programmes and promotes the addition of standardized cryospheric observations to existing facilities in order to create more robust environmental observatories.

Contributing stations are those that provide useful measurements of the cryosphere, but whose data records may be shorter or with large gaps, do not completely follow CryoNet measurement practices, or in some other way do not provide the quality and consistency of data required of CryoNet stations. These stations may be in remote, hard to access regions where cryospheric observations are scarce or in regions where they complement other cryospheric measurements. Additional information is available on the individual pages under the Surface menu above or in the box on the right.