WIGOS Preoperational Phase EC68 decisions and guidance RA

WIGOS Pre-operational Phase (EC-68 decisions and guidance) RA I WIGOS (Dakar, Senegal, 28 – 30 September 2016) Dr. Igor Zahumensky, WIGOS Project Office, WMO Secretariat

Outline 1. WIGOS WMO 2. WIGOS Framework 3. WIGOS Pre-operational Phase (2016 -2019) 4. Five Priority Areas of WPP 5. Way forward 6. Potential Pilot Projects 7. Conclusions

What is WIGOS? Ø Ø Ø A framework for integrating WMO observing systems and WMO contributions to cosponsored observing systems, … for better planning, operating and delivering observations to meet user needs, to enable more efficient and effective service delivery. WIGOS includes: § § § Global Observing System (GOS) WMO Hydrological Observing System observing components of: § Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) § Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW) (surface-based and space-based sub-systems) Note: WIGOS is neither … nor …

Key WIGOS Principle § Key principle of WIGOS - an inclusive approach to the integration and sharing of observations from a diverse range of observing systems, both NMHS and non. NMHS owned, into a composite set of observations to help Members improve their services across all WMO application areas.

WIGOS Framework § At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is about: • • • Documenting and implementing standard and recommended practices and procedures in making and sharing observations, Coordination, collaboration and building partnerships for efficiency and effectiveness, Integration and interoperability in all senses, • Timely delivery of observations that meet user needs in a way they can use them, • Empowering and extending the reach of NMHSs, reinforcing their leadership and building partnerships with contributors & users, … … …

WIGOS Pre-operational Phase (PWPP) Resolution 2 (EC-68) Plan for the WIGOS Pre-operational phase 2016 -2019 § EC requested Members, the regional associations and the technical commissions to organize their activities to realize WIGOS goals and associated outcomes as described in the Plan;

WIGOS Pre-operational Phase (PWPP) § Objective of the WIGOS Pre-operational Phase 1. To build on and strengthen the WIGOS framework to deliver a fully operational WIGOS in 2020; 2. To place increased emphasis on regional and national activities.

WIGOS Pre-operational Phase (PWPP) § Five priority areas 1. National WIGOS implementation 2. WIGOS Regulatory and Guidance Material 3. WIGOS Information Resource 4. WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System 5. Regional WIGOS Centres

1. National Implementation, Coordination & Governance Mechanisms 10

Role of Members § Implement and operate their observing networks and systems in accordance with the WMO Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49)

Role of Members § Develop their National Observing Strategy and National WIP; § Establish national WIGOS governance, coordination and implementation mechanisms; § Nominate national WIGOS focal points and OSCAR/Surface focal points; § Coordinate their WIGOS implementation with the implementation of WIS and other WMO key priorities;

N-WIP activities N-WIP will help Members: • To establish appropriate governance and coordination systems, • To build the relationships and partnerships that will help expand share their national and regional observations to meet needs across relevant disciplines and communities,

N-WIP activities N-WIP will help Members: • To implement quality monitoring systems that enable them to respond promptly and effectively to feedback on data availability and quality; and • To implement modern data lifecycle management and practices to ensure they extract full value from their national observing systems.

National Planning § It reflects a national situation, requirements of user community with a goal to meet national service needs, § It links NMHS with their national partners for increased integration and open sharing of observations, incl. those from non-WMO sources

2. WIGOS Regulatory and Guidance Material 18

3. WIGOS Information Resource 19

4. WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System (WDQMS) 20

5. Regional WIGOS Centres 21

Way forward § Promote WMO culture of compliance with Technical regulations; § Complete the nomination process of the national WIGOS, OSCAR/Surface and WIS focal points, respectively, as soon as possible;

Way forward § Investigate, with support by CIMO experts, the functionality of the RICs in the Region and based on the findings draft the proposal on how to improve a current situation (RAI/WG-OTI); § Collect information about existing calibration facilities in their respective countries that could be used by other Members (PRs of the Region providing RA-I/MG with the information);

Way forward § Consider and draft Pilot Projects, e. g. on: § OSCAR/Surface implementation § Data Quality Monitoring § Incident Management § Helping the LDCs of RA I

Way forward § Consider and draft Pilot Projects, e. g. on: § Establishment of RWC (national/subregional): § South Sudan proposed, § one for a French speaking country to be identified during the RA I WIGOS workshop for French Speaking Countries in 2016;

Benefits of implementing WIGOS § You will obtain critical knowledge to underpin your planning and decision-making process, and to make informed decisions based on user requirements for future planning purposes, § You will have the best basis for planning of investment in systems, science and people, § You will be able to better meet the user needs and demands in more effective and sustainable way,

Benefits of implementing WIGOS § You will be better able to mitigate against and/or adapt to the consequences of a climate change, § You will be better able to report the value and benefits of your work to your government, community and stakeholders, § You will increase reliability of service delivery by reducing the risk of systems failures and outages, § …

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