The workshop will focus on the transition from ground-based manual measurements to automated measurements and related network aspects. Topics will include: Network Planning, Project Planning and Management, People Change, Risk Analysis and Procurement Practices. It will refer to several WMO publications. The workshop will include opportunities for interaction with facilitators and fellow participants and is designed to be practical; participants will gain ideas and knowledge of possible alternatives and solutions for transitioning to automated measurements. The number of participants will be limited. The selected participants will be expected to attend all five workshop sessions and contribute to the workshop exercises and to the forum discussions.