2 1 Survey and collate user requirements for observations for WMO and WMO-sponsored programmes Review and update WMO database of observational user requirements, through Points of Contact for application areas. Requirements up-to-date Review by FPs Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review Ongoing; PoCs regularly contacted for updates 3 1 Survey and collate observing systems capabilities for surface-based and space-based systems that are components or candidate components of WIGOS Review and update WMO database of observing system capabilities, in collaboration with OPAG IOS ETs and other Technical Commissions as appropriate. OSCAR/Space & OSCAR/Surface up to date Review by Members via NFPs) Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review ICT-IOS, Ongoing for space-based, and recorded in OSCAR/Space. Ongoing for surface-based through new developments with OSCAR/Surface, to be used when operational in 2016 4 1 Maintain Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) for observations in several application areas, using subject area experts, including appropriate liaison with Technical Commissions and programmes and programmes (e.g. CAS, JCOMM, CAeM, CAgM, CHy, CCl, GCOS, GFCS, and GCW) Continue RRR process for the listed application and expand to new areas as required: review and update as necessary Statements of Guidance on the extent to which present/ planned observing system capabilities meet user requirements, through Points of Contact on application areas. Statements of Guidance for all Application Application Area Contact Points; Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review Ongoing; some SoG reviewed. Overall review done by and IPET-OSDE-2. Some updates to user requirements and SoGs made during the period.
5 1 Prepare and maintain reviews of observation impact studies undertaken by NWP centres and provide information for consideration by IPET-OSDE and OPAG-IOS Rapporteurs on Impact Studies and NWP experts, review results of impact studies relevant to the evolution of observing systems. Organize and hold next NWP Impact Studies Workshop in 2016. Findings of impact studies Impact studies Rapporteurs on Scientific Evaluation of Impact Studies undertaken by NWP Centres 2016: workshop Report of the 5th NWP “Impact” workshop (Sedona, 2012) published. Ongoing: recent findings, and proposals for new impact studies discussed at IPET-OSDE1 and approved by CBS Ext.(2014). Preparations well advanced for 6th workshop (Shanghai, May 2016) 6 1 Promote CBS activities in support of GCOS goals Review the implications of the progress on the GCOS Implementation Plan for the activities of CBS. Bring relevant issues to the attention of the IPET-OSDE RRR consistent with GCOS Meeting Rapporteur on GCOS matters 2013 2016 Ongoing interactions between Chairperson and GCOS. 7 1 Promote CBS activities in support of GFCS Review the implications of the GFCS IP for the activities of CBS. Bring relevant issues to the attention of the IPET-OSDE RRR consistent with GFCS Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE 2016 Relevant activities reviewed at IPET-OSDE1. GCOS/GFCS interaction encouraged.
8 1 Promote CBS activities in support of GCW Review the implications for the activities of CBS of the GCW developments, including the GCW Implementation Strategy, and the Cryosphere theme report for the IGOS partnership. Bring relevant issues to the attention of the IPET-OSDE RRR consistent with GCW Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE 2016 Relevant activities reviewed at IPET-OSDE-1 and CBS CWP submitted to the AOS1. 9 1 Monitor progress and actions by Members and partner Organizations per the approved Implementation Plan for the Evolution of the Global Observing Systems (EGOS-IP), responding to the “Vision for the GOS in 2025”,and promote activities in support of progress Seek feedback from National Focal Points, Expert Teams, relevant Technical Commissions, and other groups on the implementation of EGOS-IP, and keep the EGOS-IP progress report up to date. Initiate and monitor activities which promote progress. EGOS-IP progress report Survey with FPs, TCs; meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review Ongoing. Feedback against the new EGOS-IP requested to the NFPs for 2013, 2014 and 2015. 2013 input reviewed at IPET-OSDE-1. 2014 and 2015 input reviewed by IPET-OSDE-2. New feedback by EGOS-IP action “owners” reviewed by IPET-OSDE-2. 2.
10 1 Propose guidance regarding observing system network design principles Draft guidance document on network design (to be further discussed at in 2014) Guidance document on network design Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE End 2013 2014 2 workshops organized in Nov. 2013 and Feb. 2015. OND Principles approved with WIGOS Manual. Draft OND guidance almost complete. Work Plan for the Sub-Group on Radio-Frequency Coordination (SG-RFC) for the period 2012-2015 Id Priority Objective Outcome Deliverable(s) Activity Leader Due Other ETs Effort 1 1 Represent WMOs needs at ITU WRC-12. Radio Regulations ensure WMO observing and communications systems have uninterrupted access to necessary frequencies WMO Position Paper on Agenda. Support to secretariat representation at WRC-12 Chairperson Jan/Feb 2012 2 1 WRC-15 Radio Regulations ensure WMO observing and communications systems have uninterrupted access to necessary frequencies WMO Position Paper on Agenda. Representation at Conference Preparations meetings for WRC-15 Preparation of a preliminary position paper on WRC-15 agenda, maintain and update for final submission to Organization of studies and submission of contributions supporting Chairperson Various times throughout the period. WRC-15 scheduled for Nov 2015
the WMO position at ITU-R Working Parties involved) Participation in ITU-R study groups and JTG Representation of WMO at ITU-R Regional Organizations meetings. 3 1 Monitor and address Spectrum issues related to meteorological and Earth exploration applications/systems Present and future meteorological and related needs for spectrum are met Participation in ITU-R study groups and working parties. Participate in national activities in support of ITU-R processes. Chairperson Focal points (See Attachment 1) On-going ICT-IOS, ET-WISC, ET-CTS CIMO 4 2 Establishment of a WMO Strategy on radio-frequency protection for meteorology and related environmental Improved ability of NMHSs to ensure national spectrum policies incorporate meteorological and related needs for spectrum Strategy paper for consideration of EC-65 Preparation of draft strategy Review by SG-RFC and submission to CBS Consideration by EC-65 Secretariat Chairperson Secretariat EC-65 5 2 Establishment of a for NMHS on participation in radio frequency coordination processes Improved ability of NMHSs to participate in national and international spectrum policy and management processes Guide to Participation in Coordination (WMO-No. 1159) Prepare draft guide, Review by SG-RFC Review by CBS Review by Cg-17 Publish Secretariat Chairperson Secretariat EC-65
6 2 Monitor ITU-R regional organization activities and represent WMO issues where possible Regional organizations decisions take into account WMO needs Regional organization representation for WMO Bring to the attention of SG-RFC any regional issues affecting WMO and vice versa Focal points, see attachment 3 Ongoing 7 2 Cooperation with organizational entities such as GEO, SFCG, CGMS WMO needs are taken into consideration of other environmental related activities Participation and representation of WMO to the attention of SG-RFC any issues from other earth observations related organizations affecting WMO and vice versa Focal points, see attachment 2 Ongoing DRAFT Work Plan for the Expert Team on Surface-Based Observing Systems (ET-SBO) for the period 2017 – 2020 (Version 0.1) (Generated at ICT-IOS-9 April 2016) No. Task Deliverable/Activity Due Responsible Status Comment 1. Helping WIGOS Succeed Agreed ToR: Contribute to the implementation of by undertaking those tasks assigned to it by the OPAG IOS Chairperson as part of the WIGOS pre-operational phase priority activities. Notes: ToR Changes made by CBS-MG and supported by ET. Activities will Address relevant items of WIGOS Pre-Operational Phase Activities assigned to ET-SBO, details to be forthcoming during work plan period, see individual task sheets for more detail. Ongoing Co-ordination Lead: Chairperson ET-SBO for overall delivery with lead and contributors for each task identified 1.1 Detailed tasks TBD Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD
documentation for resource mobilization activities; Notes: ToR now includes new CBS-MG ToR 8 See EGOS-IP G10 for details. Contributors: (RongKang Yang) 5.2 actions to be identified. TBD Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 6. Promoting Best Practice Agreed ToR: Monitor the status of operational networks of SBO systems, promote best practice among WMO Members and provide advice on operational matters; Note: No change to ToR from previous inter-sessional period. Establish an improved source for technical advice documents “The SBO Portal” as part of the WIGOS Information Resource. Populate Portal with national best practice documents. Respond to requests for advice from members Ongoing Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 6.1 Specific to be included at a later date. TBD Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 8. Reporting Progress to ICT-IOS Agreed ToR: Provide advice and support to the Chairperson of on the implementation of the WIGOS pre-operational phase priority activities. Note: This is the reporting mechanism Deliver progress reports and recommendations for changes to operating practices, technical documents and guidance to ICT-IOS during inter-sessional period. 2018 and 2020 Task Lead: Chairperson ET-SBO 8.1 Deliver contribution to ICT-IOS-10. April 2018 (tbc) Chairperson ET-SBO with review of report by all members.
(c) Provide technical and scientific resources in support of further development of the Aircraft Based Observing System, assist in ABO training and outreach activities and contribute to the CIMO ET-AO Activities. Assist in the development and coordination of regional and national ABO programmes. Undertake regional workshops on ABO/AMDAR. Contribute to national and regional ABO & AMDAR development projects. Under the WMO/EUMETNET MoU, collaborate with E-AMDAR on regional and global development of AMDAR. Promote ABO and AMDAR to relevant aviation bodies. Promote ABO and through the AMDAR newsletter. Maintain and enhance the COMET AMDAR Learning module. Development of ABOP Regional Implementation Plans. Establishment of RA ABO work groups. Two regional workshops held annually. Employ part-time ABOP Development Officer Program. Establishment of programmes in Kenya, Ethiopia and Morocco. Two projects with FLYHT for of the AFIRS system in regions I and V. Expanded operational use of WMO AMDAR Onboard Software for B777. Attendance at and reports from AEEC Data-Link User meetings bi-annually. Two volumes annually of the WMO Observing System Newsletter. Possible update of the COMET AMDAR Learning Module focussing on data use. Ongoing from previous period. (d) Oversee and assist in the maintenance, enhancement and optimization of the Aircraft Based Observing System, including the AMDAR observing system, in line with the requirements of Members and the recommendations and actions of the EGOS-IP. Liaise with ICAO on data management of ICAO aircraft observations, including input to the ICAO Met. Panel. Work with national and regional programmes to optimize ABO reporting and coverage. Establishment of WAFC authorized regional ABO data processing centres. Improved QC of AIREP and ADS-C aircraft observations. Ongoing supplementary AMDAR data provision, particularly focussed on Region I. Ongoing from previous period.
(e) Coordinate the development and maintenance of the ABO quality monitoring system as a component of the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System. Establish the ABO Global Data Centre (GDC-ABO). Enhance data monitoring and QC in collaboration with monitoring and lead center. Agreement with NOAA on operation of GDC-ABO. GDC-ABO operational. Enhanced functions of Introduce daily monitoring and reporting by Lead Centre for ABO. Ongoing from previous period. (f) Coordinate with and report to the work groups of CBS and other Technical Commissions as appropriate and relevant to the ET-ABO work plan and as directed by the Chairperson of the Represent ABO and contribute to the activities of CBS/IPET-OSDE. Representative attendance at IPET-OSDE sessions. Ongoing from previous period. (g) Provide advice and support to the Chairperson of OPAG-IOS, and report on all activities relevant to its Terms of Reference. Report to sessions of ICT-IOS. Representative of ET-ABO to attend and provide report to ICT-IOS sessions. Ongoing from previous period. PROposed Expert Team on Satellite Systems (ET-SAT) Work PROGRAMME for the period 2016-2019 (LAST UPDATE: 29 FEB 2016) (this work plan is to be presented to the OPAG-IOS Chairperson, then updated by the Team to assign responsibilities, deadlines, and indicate status) No. Task (ToR) Deliverable/Activity Due Responsible Status Comment 1 Assess and document, in the framework of the WMO Rolling Review of Requirements, the actual and planned capabilities of operational and R&D satellites constituting the component of WIGOS and their adequacy to meet the Guide the development and maintenance of OSCAR/Space Serve as beta-testing group of OSCAR/Space version 2.0 Perform gap analyses (i) in the CGMS baseline, (ii) against the Vision of the GOS/ WIGOS space-based component Continuous 1 April – 31 May 2016 ET-SAT and WMO Secretariat WMO Secretariat to release OSCAR/Space Version 2.0 in May 2016 Options for long-term
satellite systems, and provide guidance to WMO 4 Coordinate with IPET-SUP and relevant CBS teams on satellite related matters session on Vision 2040 and OSCAR/Space Version 2.0 in 2017 3-7 April 2017 (tentative) New proposed Work Plan for the Inter Programme Expert Team on Satellite Utilization and Products for the period 2016-2019 No. Task (ToR) Deliverable/Activity Due Responsible Status 1 Monitor the progress of satellite data availability and use by WMO Members, related issues and expectations, with the aim to publish findings and recommendations in a WMO document Quadrennial survey Analysis of responses Findings and recommendations Advice to Regional Associations on follow-up actions WMO document for publication Next survey Feb 2016 Apr 2016 Apr 2016 Sep 2016 Jan 2017 2020 WMO SP Secretariat and IPET-SUP Survey carried out in the period 8 Feb – 15 Mar 2016; More than 400 responses received
2 Provide advice and support to the development and implementation of WIGOS, from a satellite user's perspective and coordinate with ET-SAT and IPET-OSDE on the evolution of the space-based component of Global Observing Systems; Contribute to the evolving EGOS IP, the Manual on the GOS, WIGOS Regulatory Material, the Vision for the WIGOS component systems 2040, and the WIGOS IP Support WMO Programmes (both operational and research) in their satellite data and product-related needs, with focus on marine meteorology and oceanography, climate, hydrology, and atmospheric composition As required Continuous IPET - SUP and WMO SP Secretariat IPET-SUP provided input to the initial Vision for the WIGOS components in 2040 3 Initiate and promote activities to improve the availability of operational and R&D satellite data according to user needs, monitor these activities in close coordination with the relevant working groups, regional associations and with WIS activities Promote the development and maintenance of Regional Satellite Data Requirements Groups and satellite data requirements in all Regions, as appropriate Promote activities to advance the Satellite Data Dissemination Strategy: Information and guidance Data requirements Enhancing data availability Description and Registration 2016 onwards IPET - SUP and WMO SP Secretariat, with assistance from Int'l WGs IGDDS and RARS implementation groups Regional Groups active in RA I, II, III/IV Development of progress indicators ongoing, including for Ongoing
Dissemination and User Access Encourage and assist Regional Satellite Data Requirements Coordination Groups in carrying out Region-based user surveys 4 Review present and future R&D satellite data and products including availability and potential applications, and provide advice with a view of increased utilization by WMO Members; Review of relevance and availability of R&D satellite data, based on global/regional requirements; Strengthen interaction with R&D agencies in the area of altimetry, soil moisture, precipitation, and climate Make recommendations for improved availability, information and training, especially for developing countries Collect case studies to demonstrate the value of satellite data for hydrological applications Ongoing 2017 IPET - SUP and WMO SP Secretariat Participation in relevant fora, focus WMO survey on these topics and interaction with CEOS as appropriate 5 Review, and assist in addressing, the needs of WMO Members and regional associations for information regarding satellite capabilities and in particular access Maintain and a list of satellite data access points, processing and analysis software tools on WMO webpage 2016/2 (continued yearly) IPET - SUP and WMO SP Secretariat Best practices for achieving user readiness (Reference User Readiness Project)
to and utilization of satellite data and products; Support activities to achieve user readiness for the new generation of meteorological satellites, including the development of guidelines for users and satellite operators published; Next-generation of OSCAR/ Space, Product Access Guide and SATURN online 6 Promote development and harmonization of satellite data and products responding to WMO Members’ needs, and develop and update relevant elements of the WIGOS regulatory and guidance materials, including the Manual and the Guide to the GOS and the WIGOS quality data monitoring system Provide guidance to Sustained Processing of Environmental Satellite Data (SCOPE) for Climate Monitoring as a key contribution to the architecture for climate monitoring from space. Continue to develop and promote the SCOPE-Nowcasting, initiative and support the work of the coordinating group. Collaborate with WIS and CGMS on developing data format and metadata standards, as well as procedures for monitoring satellite data availability and quality Promote the exploitation of commonalities of instruments on the new meteorological satellites in 2016-2018 IPET - SUP and WMO SP Secretariat, SCOPE-CM Executive Panel, and Coordination Group IP under review Four Pilot Projects in progress
generation of product and training material 7 Keep under review the needs of WMO Members for training in satellite meteorology and related fields, and engage with the Management Group of the Virtual Laboratory for Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology (VLab) to address these needs, towards full utilization of satellite data from operational and R&D satellites, in accordance with the 2015–2019 Virtual Laboratory Training Strategy; Regular reviews of the VLab status, activities and plans (training resources, courses, meetings, newsletters); Support existing VLab CoEs and the establishment of new ones; Provide guidance to meet users' needs, especially from less developed Members and for the next generation of satellites; Explore training partnerships Contribution to training resource development Continuous activity VLMG, WMO SP Office and IPET-SUP VLab 2015-2019 strategy updated Events on user preparedness planned Joint COSPAR/VLab training event on space weather planned for August 2016 8 Holding joint and/or overlapping meetings with ET-SAT as appropriate, to facilitate interaction between users and providers of satellite systems, data and products Plan for session of ET-SAT and IPET-SUP in 2017 2017/4 WMO SP Office