Abstract: The standardization is groundwork for long-term observation of desert ecosystems; it also is major guarantee of orderly operation on field observation stations and network. The domestic and international development status and trend of the standardization in desert ecosystem observation were expounded. On this basis, the construction overall and principles were put forward; the general framework of standard system was constructed, and the standard system list was planned. Finally, the authors pointed out that the implementation recommendations and the research focus on standard system, which will provide guidance the preparation plan of standard formulation and revision of standards.

Key words: desert ecosystem, long-term observation, standardization, standard system