Climate Data Management System Specifications
WMO CDMS Specification No 1131 - also available through a WMO website link. This provides advice on the functionality of a climate data management system, with classifications as Essential, Recommended or Optional. This advice is general, not just for Climsoft, and is intended to be useful for all National Meteorological and Hydrological Services.
Click CDMS_wcdmp82.pdf link to view the file.