Working Group 3 (WG 3).
Comparison and evaluation of correction methods for annual to monthly data.
Tasks:
- Evaluation of the results of D.1: selection of methods to be considered.
- Considerations over detection methods: should any detection be performed using daily data?
- Creation of software to test the different methods: adaptation of existing software, creation of new software, selection/creation of evaluation tools (statistical, graphical).
- Testing over the Benchmark Dataset of existing correction methods/strategies: interpolation of monthly factors, distribution-oriented methods, approaches based on two-phase regression.
- Development of a new correction method: evaluation of tests results, determination of strengths and weaknesses of the existing methods, theoretical definition of the new method, implementation: software suite, handbooks, testing, debugging, etc.
- Dissemination of the new method: upload to the Action’s web site the software suite and handbooks, scientific paper in refereed journal, dissemination in meetings, preparation of pre-formatted seminars for future dissemination.