The communication networks consists of three Global telecommunication
systems namely:
(1) The Main Telecommunication Network (MTN)
(2) The Regional Meteorological Telecommunication
Networks (RMTNs)
(3) The National Meteorological Telecommunication
Networks (NMTNs)
MAIN TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK
The Main Telecommunication Network is the core network of the GTS.
It links together three World Meteorological Centres and 15 Regional Telecommunication
Hubs. It has the function of providing an efficient and reliable communication
service between its centres, in order to ensure the rapid and reliable
global and interregional exchange of observational data, processed information
and other data required by Members.
MAIN TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK
REGIONAL COMMUNICATION HUB
The Regional Meteorological Telecommunication Networks consist of an
integrated network of circuits interconnecting meteorological centres,
which are complemented by radio broadcasts where necessary. The Regional
Meteorological Telecommunication Networks are to ensure the collection
of observational data and the regional selective distribution of meteorological
and other related information to Members. The RTHs on the MTN perform an
interface function between the Regional Meteorological Telecommunication
Networks and the MTN. The diagram below shows the configuration of the
networks in region I ( Africa ).
REGIONAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK
The National Meteorological Telecommunication Networks enable the National
Meteorological Centres to collect observational data and to receive and
distribute meteorological information on a national level as shown by national
meteorological telecommunication circuits in kenya.
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK