Dr M. Ondráš Chief, WMO Observing S y stems Division

1. WMO Integrated Global Observing system (WIGOS) CBS OPAG-IOSET on Surface-based Observations1st Session(Geneva, 9-12 July 2013) Dr M. Ondráš Chief, WMO Observing Systems Division Observing and Information Systems Department

2. WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) • http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/wigos/index_en.html

3. Background • Cg-XVI (May-June 2011): • Decided to implement WIGOS - Res.50 (Cg-XVI) • Requests theregional associations: • To develop their regional WIGOS implementation plans; • To coordinate WIGOS implementation activities with the WIS in their operating plans and work programmes; • To promote capacity-building and outreach activities to assist Members in the implementation of WIGOS; • Requested TCs to: • Guide technical aspects of WIGOS implementation • Incorporate WIGOS in their operating plans • Provide technical guidance and advice to Members and RAs • Develop guidance for the design and evolution of WIGOS • Develop standards to support WIGOS • Update WMO Regulatory Material, (TR, WIGOS Manual,..)

4. Background • EC-LXIII established ICG-WIGOS to coordinate implementation of WIGOS • ICG-WIGOS established its working structure: • TT on WIGOS Implementation Plan (closed) • TT on WIGOS Regulatory Material (RS) • TT on WIGOS Metadata (BH) • TT on WIGOS Quality Management (…) • Major outcomes: • WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan (WIP) • Regional WIGOS Implementation Plans (R-WIPs) • Outreach (TCs, RAs, Members, partners,…) • Structure of WIGOS sections in TechRegs and WIGOS Manual • Responsibilities of TC and RA • Widen scope of WIGOS component OSs (Hydrological OS) • Development of the Self-assessment checklist • Draft of CD and C&O strategies

5. Background • TOR of TT-WRM: • To develop a high-level WIGOS Framework Architecture; • To review the relevant parts of WMO Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49)and other relevant regulatory material and make a proposal for WIGOS related regulatory material; • To develop the WIGOS regulatory material; • To propose mechanism for the update and maintenance of the WIGOS regulatory material; • To submit the draft WIGOS regulatory material to the ICG-WIGOS for its coordination with and reporting to EC and for its eventual recommendation for approval by Cg-XVII; • To coordinate regularly with ICG-WIGOS as needed and report at least annually to ICG-WIGOS on progress; • To complete its tasks by July 2015.

6. Background • TOR of TT-WMD: • To identify the information that is needed to allow the majority of users to use WIGOS observations in appropriate contexts and in a defensible way; • To create the WIGOS Core Metadata Standard that allows the essential information to be exchanged unambiguously, regardless of the format used for the transfer; • To define a mechanism for maintaining the WIGOS Core Metadata Standard, including how metadata might be provided that is additional to the Core and coordinate with the ICG-WIGOS Task Team on Regulatory Material (TT-WRM) on any appropriate documentation as needed for WIGOS related Manual(s) and Guide(s); • To implement within the WIGOS Core Metadata Standard, and the WMO Core Metadata Profile, a standard method of providing users with an indication of the quality of the data, and to do so in a way that distinguishes with the quality management of the data (“quality of the observation”) and ensuring that the user is able to identify which applications the data are suitable for (“classification” of the observation”); • To coordinate regularly with the ICG-WIGOS as needed and report at least annually to the ICG-WIGOS on the progress; • To complete its tasks and hand over additional requirements to its successor (if required) in time for approval by Cg-17.

7. WMO INTEGRATED GLOBAL OBSERVING SYSTEM (WIGOS) - improving synergy and enhancing capabilities of WMO observing systems and its partners Global Observing Systems (WWW/GOS) RBSN, RBCN (>10,000 stations,1,000 upper-air) AMDAR (39754/day) Ship & Marine obs (30417/day) Surface-based remote sensing Meso-scale networks Space-based component Observing component of Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) Hydrological Observing System (incl. WHYCOS) Observing component of Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW) Background –WIGOS Component Observing Systems

8. Background • EC-64 (June 2012): • AdoptedWIGOS Framework Implementation Plan (WIP), version 1.0, and requested: • Members, RAs and TCs to organize their activities as to realize WIP • CBS & CIMO to provide technical lead in WIGOS implementation • ICG-WIGOS to keep WIP under regular review, monitor the progress, update WIP and report to Cg-17 • EC-65 (May 2013): • Adopted the updated version of WIPversion 2.0 • AdoptedImplementation Plan for the evolution of global observing systems (EGOS-IP): • Members and TCs should address the 115 actions listed in the Plan

9. Understanding WIGOS Plans • WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan (WIP) : • Plan to develop practices & procedures to be documented in WIGOS Regulatory Material (such as Technical Regulations) • Provides guidance to Regions & Members to prepare their IPs • Regional Implementation Plan(s) (R-WIP): • Responding to WIP • Includes Regional priorities • Provides further guidance to Members • National Implementation Plan(s) (N-WIP): • Respond to WIP & R-WIP • Includes national priorities • Plan to implement improved functionalities of the existing observing systems based on practices described in the WMO Regulatory Material • Agents for implementation: • WIP = TCs (in collaboration with RAs and Members) • R-WIP = RAs (in collaboration with TCs and Members) • N-WIP = Members (in collaboration with RAs and TCs)

10. WIGOS: A future observing framework for WMO World Weather Watch GAW WIGOS GCW Hydro OS GOS GCOS Partners GDPFS Co-sponsors WIS GTS

11. What is WIGOS? An over-arching framework for the coordination and evolution of WMO observing systems and the contributions of WMO to co-sponsored observing systems. A WMO priority WIGOS is not: • Replacing or taking-over the existing observing systems, which will continue to be 'owned' and operated by a diverse array of organizations, entities and, importantly, Members.

12. WIGOS Vision Coordinated, comprehensive, reliable and trusted observations for WMO Addressing, in a cost-effective and sustained manner, the evolving observing requirements of Members in delivering their weather, climate, water and related environmental services. Enhanced coordination of WMO observing systems with those of partner organizations for the benefit of society. WIGOS will build on the WWW 'role model'

13. To achieve the WIGOS Vision…. WIGOS will implement a framework for enabling the integration, interoperability, optimized evolution and best-practice operation for • WMO observing systems, and • WMO’s contribution to co-sponsored systems. WIGOS will use and exploit the WMO Information System (WIS) • To allow continuous and reliable access to an expanded set of environmental data and products, and associated metadata

14. What do we mean by integration? Composite systems 'Network of networks’ Integration through: Supporting diverse user needs Systems designed for efficiency & effectiveness NWP data assimilation Partnership & collaboration End-to-end service model Data policy, access and exchange Coordinated network operation & maintenance Practices and procedures Integration is NOT one-size-fits-all

15. What do we mean by interoperability? Ability to access, combine or compare observations from one source or systemwith those from another • To achieve this, need: • Metadata • Standards • Regulatory material Interoperability is key to turning observations into effective data, products and services that meet real user needs test footer

16. WIGOS will… Result in increased information flow and knowledge, improved efficiency and enhanced services across all WMO Programmes. Support and sustain the delivery of the other four priorities, especially: • Global Framework for Climate Services • Disaster Risk Reduction • Capacity Development Support Members and deliver benefits at global, regional and national levels, but requires commitment at all those levels

17. WIGOS Framework: Key activity areas Management of WIGOS Implementation Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS Data discovery, delivery & archival Design, planning and optimised evolution To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems Observing system operation & maintenance Capacity Development To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS Communications and outreach Operational Information Resource Standards, interoperability & compatibility Quality Management

18. Why WIGOS – and why now? Global environmental change agenda • Increased awareness of need to act • Value of evidence-based decision making Scientific and technical advances • Numerical modelling and data assimilation • Greater capacity to access and use observations in decision making Response to climate and natural disasters • Multi-sector, multi-hazard and multi-disciplinary Ongoing resource pressures and accountability

19. Who is involved in WIGOS? Global WMO and Secretariat Other Regions Region Member Member S1: NMHS Observing System S2: NMHS Observing System etc P1: Partner Observing System P2: Partner Observing System etc Other Members Global Co-sponsors and Partners test footer 19

20. Who is involved in WIGOS? Global Users WMO and Secretariat Other Regions Region Users Member Member Users S1: NMHS Observing System S2: NMHS Observing System etc P1: Partner Observing System P2: Partner Observing System etc Other Members Global Co-sponsors and Partners test footer 20

21. In conclusion… At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is about: • Documenting and implementing best practice in making and sharing observations • Coordination and collaboration for efficiency and effectiveness • Integration and interoperability in all senses • Delivering observations that meet user needs in a way they can use them • Empowering WMO and especially NMHSs • to assume a national leadership role and • to better serve their communities

22. WIGOS Framework Implementation – WIP v.1.0.5 CONTENTS Introduction and Background Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation Project Management Implementation Resources Risk Management Outlook Annexes KEY ACTIVITY AREAS • Management of WIGOS implementation • Collaboration with WMO co-sponsored observing systems • Design, planning and optimized evolution of WIGOS COS • Observing System operation and maintenance • Quality Management • Standardization, system interoperability and data compatibility • The WIGOS Operational Information Resource • Data discovery, delivery and archival • Capacity development • Communications and outreach

23. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation1. Management of WIGOS Implementation

24. WMO Technical Regulations - Composition Prescriptive Regulations • Basic SARPs (definitive) • Mostly requirement-driven • Approval by Congress (in principle) • Relatively Conservative “Shall” and “Should” have specific meaning • More detailed SARPs (procedures and specifications) • Mostly technology-driven • Approval delegated to EC • Relatively Dynamic Descriptive Non-Regulations • Procedures and practices • Implementation guidance • Explanations • Examples, good practice • Flexible updates “Shall” and “Should” have ordinary meaning

25. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation1. Management of WIGOS Implementation Tech. Regs WIGOS Manual WIGOS Guide Guide &TM on GCW Guide &TM on GOS Guide &TM on Hydro WIGOS Manual on GOS Guide &TM on GAW

26. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation2. Collaboration with the WMO co-sponsored Observing Systems and International Partners

27. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation3. Design, Planning and Optimized Evolution of WIGOS Component OSs

28. Requirements Requirements Requirements Requirements WMO Rolling Review of Requirements Long-term vision of the GOS Implementation Planfor Evolution of the GOS All applications synthesis Recommendations for the observing system Statements of guidanceper application Critical Review Monitoringsurface/space observingcapabilitiesand plans WMO Members’ Space Agencies and partner organizations’ Programmes

29. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation4. Observing Systems Operation and Maintenance

30. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 5. Quality Management

31. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 6. Standardization, System Interoperability and Data Compatibility

32. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 7. WIGOS Operational Information Resource (WIR)

33. WIS OSCAR SORT OSCAR/Distributed Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review Tool E.g. GAW, JCOMMOPS, Radar DB etc Standardization of Observation Reference Tool OSCAR/Requirements BASIC INFORMATION • Benefits, Impacts • Communication and Outreach • Capacity Building • WIP, WDIS, CONOPS… • Data policies • Etc.. Critical Review OSCAR/ Surface OSCAR/ Space CPDB OSCAR User Interface WIGOS Web Portal Implementers of Observing Systems Data users

34. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 8. Data Discovery, Delivery and Archival

35. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 9. Capacity Development

36. WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v.1.0.5Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 10. Communications and Outreach

37. Summary of proposed Tasks to ET/SBO • To develop practices, procedures, guidelines for: • Composition of WIGOS (single purpose vs multipurpose) • Implementation of new systems • Networking (radars, profilers, etc) • Quality and quantity monitoring • WIGOS QM • Reporting frequency • Integration of data and products (e.g., radars and rainfall data) • Data storage and archival • Metadata practices (collection, details relevant to CBS) • WIR (SORT, UR, capabilities of observing systems) • Sharing operational experience and expertise • WIGOS standards and best practices ( what is needed?) • Others: • Consider need for global Observational Products (radars) • Develop training material and guidelines for capacity development • Develop outreach material • Provide assistance to Members in WIGOS implementation (AWS)

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