Decision 4.3(1)/2 (RA IV-17) Regional Basic Observing Nework (RBON) Pilot in RA-IV THE ASSOCIATION, Noting Resolution 2 (RA IV-16) – Regional Basic Synoptic Network and Regional Basic Climatological Network in Region IV; The Manual on the Global Observing System (WMO-No. 544), Volume I, Part III, Regulations 2.1.3.1-2.1.3.5, and the definition of the Regional Basic Synoptic and Climatological Networks; decision – Regional Basic Observing Network concept; Resolution 2 (EC-68) – Plan for the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) Pre-operational Phase 2016-2019. Recognizing The need to integrate the Regional Synoptic Network (RBSN) and the Regional Basic Climatological Network (RBCN) into the future Regional Basic Observing Network (RBON) and include additional observing stations into the RBON in order to reflect its multi-disciplinary nature in support of all WMO application areas; That standards and recommendations for implementation of the RBON will be incorporated into a new edition of the Manual on the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1160) in 2019; That RBON will lead to improved services by delivering more and improved observations to stakeholders, and enable the full benefit of regional observing capabilities to be realized; Having considered That the stations/platforms currently comprising the RBSN and RBCN are the primary candidates for the RBON, and are expected to constitute the backbone of the RBON; The need to facilitate a transition from RBSN and RBCN to the future RBON through a project; Decides to establish a pilot RBON for RA IV, comprised initially of the merging of all RBSN and RBCN stations of RA IV; Invites Members of RA IV to consider proposing inclusion of additional surface-based observing stations in the pilot RBON for RA IV, such as weather radars, wind profiler systems, lightning detection systems, data buoys, voluntary observing ships and aircraft;
priorities to these actions 2. Collaboration between WMO, co-sponsored and observing systems 2.2 Interface with the Inter-programme Expert Team on Observing System Design and Evolution (IPET-OSDE) and other international requirement review activities Established working mechanisms with co-sponsored systems relevant to RA IV priorities Management Group and 2.3 Interface with the Executive Council Panel of Experts on Polar Observations, Research and Services (EC-PORS) on the observational components of the Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW) National and regional observing system designs consider emerging GCW requirements Relevant Members 2.4 Strengthen the collaboration with technical commissions and develop a feedback mechanism Meteorological observing systems are compliant with the of quality standards Members Moderate 2.5 Identify co-sponsored systems of benefit to the Region A list of systems TT-WIGOS in coordination with the
Strategy for the architecture for climate monitoring from 3.2 Validate the user requirements documented by the global Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) against: Regional user requirements National user requirements for WMO systems. Use the results to update the RRR user requirement database and to the EGOS-IP Global RRR data updated in accordance with regional requirements The observing system implementation plan is updated in accordance with regional requirements
3.4 Design and plan observing systems in the Region, following: The technical guidance of the technical commissions as represented in the EGOS-IP and observation system implementation plans; The Regional priorities adopted by the Management Group (refer to 1.6); Relevant actions identified in the Technical Plan of the Hurricane Committee; The information on silent stations and need for “gap filling”, including the restoration of relevant silent stations following the RRR process; Improved WMO observing system design in Region IV 2013 and onwards Coordination by TT-WIGOS
Cross-regional coordination opportunities. 3.5 Design and execute impact experiments as needed, resources permitting, to provide decision-making support Reports containing the results of any experiments undertaken and shared with all Members As necessary Relevant Members 3.6 Evolve, as feasible, existing regional observation networks to meet WIGOS standards Regional networks which would evolve to meet WIGOS standards 2013 and onwards Members 3.7 Define and implement the future regional network in accordance with WIGOS standards Definition of the regional WIGOS network. Workplan for the implementation of the regional WIGOS network Within one year of definition TT-WIGOS Adopted by MG 3.8 The evolution of the Island component of the Caribbean Hydrological Cycle Observing System (CARIB-HYCOS) through database management and maintenance of the networks Maintained database and expanding network 2013 and onwards National recipients and the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)
3.9 Investigate the need for additional buoys Detailed reports of requirements and/or modifications from Region Members 2013 and onwards Member countries in Region IV and Hurricane Committee 3. 10 Evolve and implement national observing systems, following: National policy and priorities; The technical guidance of the technical commissions as represented in the EGOS-IP and observation system implementation plans; Regional priorities; Relevant actions identified in the Technical Plan of the Hurricane Committee; The need for “gap filling” and restoration of relevant silent stations. Annual national reports on the improving WMO observing systems in Region IV 2013 and onwards Member countries in Region IV
5.2 Standards for intercomparison between Regional Instrument Centres (RICs) Traceability between RICs 2013 and onwards RICs 5.3 Enhance support by RICs, and encourage Members to work with these centres to ensure traceability of standards Improved quality of data on surface observations 2013 and onwards RICs and Members 5.4 Survey and share status of maintenance and instrument calibration for surface-based observations Reports on status of instrument calibration for surface-based observations 2013 and onwards Members 5.5 Monitoring data quality to support quality assurance, linked to 4.1 Monitoring capability to support quality management 2013 and onwards Members 6. Standardization interoperability 6.1 Implement the WMO Siting Classification Scheme through: Provision of information and training to Member countries; WMO Siting Classification Scheme implemented in RA IV 2013 and onwards Members
6.6 Radar data integration: Develop specific data collection requirements in support of hurricane analysis and prediction using Caribbean radars; Assess data collection costs for integration of regional radars into near real-time central collection and distribution database. 1. Specific data collection requirements developed in support of hurricane analysis and prediction; 2. Cost assessment available 2013 and onwards TT-WIGOS United States 6.7 Regional Radar Mosaics Plans for the development of regional or subregional mosaics; Implementation of mosaics. 2013 and onwards TT-WIGOS and Members concerned 7. WIGOS Information Resource (WIR) 7.1 Request, support and encourage Members to provide up-to-date data and metadata to the WIR and ensure Up-to-date metadata at WMO 2013 and onwards Members
8.1 Foster increased exchange of observational data and discovery metadata using WIS in the Region, through awareness raising and provision of guidance for the adoption of WIS standards, including implementation of Data Collection and Production Centres (DCPC) and National Centres (NC) Increased provision of discovery metadata hence accessibility of data through WIS 2013 and onwards 8.2 Members to designate NCs and DCPCs Members designated as NCs and DCPCs 2013 and onwards Management Group 8.3 Request Members to share data via WIS, including data from national organizations other than NMHSs New sources of data available through WIS 2013 and onwards Management Group 8.4 Maintain catalogue services at each archival data centre of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Begin assigning persistent A catalogue of services 2013 and onwards United States
10.2 Interlink between RA IV WIGOS portal and related websites Better access to RA IV information and products 2013 and onwards Members 10.3 Develop RIC websites that provide information on the following aspects: Calibration services provided; Utilization of the services by Members; Purchase of instruments. Guidance on the content of RIC websites 2013 and onwards RICs in consultation with the Management Group 10.4 Contribute to WIGOS communication and outreach across Region IV and within Member States by: Fulfilling the role defined in the ICG-WIGOS communication strategy; Utilizing material provided by WIGOS Project Office to raise awareness and Effective communication and outreach of WIGOS across Region IV 2013 and onwards Members