Voluntary Observing Ship Program

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003000",
  "term": "Voluntary Observing Ship Program",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "(VOS) - An international voluntary marine observation program under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Observations are coded in a special format known as the ships synoptic code, or \"BBXX\" format. They are then distributed for use by meteorologists in weather forecasting, by oceanographers, ship routing services, fishermen, and many others.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/voluntary-observing-ship-program/"
}