The work within the SOLO cluster aimed at improving our understanding of the long term trends observed over mid-latitudes. The International Ozone Commission was established in 1948 as one of the special commissions of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, who represent the entire community of geophysical scientists around the world. The purpose of the IO3C is to help organize the study of ozone around the world, including ground-based and satellite measurement programs and analyses of the atmospheric chemistry and dynamical processes affecting ozone. Membership in IO3C is limited to approximately 30 of the leading scientists in the study of atmospheric processes from around the world.
Membership is determined by an election of peers.
Members serve for four years, with possible renewal for an additional term. Coordination of EC and nationally funded projects occurs within SOLO through a number of workshops, meetings and working papers. The results of the projects involved in SOLO are well placed to be actively involved in any future stratospheric ozone loss assessments and reports.