WMO 258 VLMG 5 Beijing CMA R Deslandes

WMO – 258 VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes

Session Objective • Review team • Structure / rationale of latest draft • Discussion: Compare to other competencies for consistency (mapping) VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes

CAe. M-XIV took place in Hong Kong, China between the 3 rd and 10 th of February 2010. The draft AMP competence Standards (see Appendix 1) were endorsed by the Commission and will now go to EC-LXII in June for final approval. Subject to this approval the competence Standards will be included in WMO-No. 49 Volume II, Technical Regulations in November 2010 with a mandatory enforcement date of November 2013 The TT-CAT (Competence Assessment Tool-kit) has since submitted an ambitious work plan that looks to deliver on the compliance tool-kit by the end of December 2011. VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes

Activity • A quick survey: 1. WMO-258 (7. 9) is used as a strong basis for (our) training activities a. b. c. d. e. Strongly disagree Disagree Ambivalent Agree Strongly agree VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes

A little history: VLMG -4 • (The Satellite competency review group) Fan Hong: China: Winifred Jordaan: Anthony Mostek: Bodo Zeschke: VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes CMATC, China SAWS, South Africa NWS, USA ABo. M, Australia

Structure / rationale Core competencies Weather analysis & forecasts; Climate analysis and prediction Research & Development I. T, data processing, Observation and measurement • … (dot point list) • …………. . Users Staff involved in the direct provision of services VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes Developers & providers Staff in Satellite Meteorology Branch (SMG) or Specialists Groups (SG) Advanced Competencies Program Managers & Planners Satellite application scientists IT & Engineering

Structure: Competency examples Draft Aviation: (Level 1) Endorsed by CAe. M-XIV • Analyse & continuously monitor the weather situation • Forecast (aeronautical) meteorological phenomena and parameters • Warn of hazardous phenomena • Ensure the quality of meteorological information and services • Communicate meteorological information to internal and external users VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes

Draft update of (7. 9): Core competencies Supporting knowledge Characteristics and uses of data Identify products and utilisation Differences between GEO & LEO Supporting skills VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes Manipulate data and products data Use forecaster workstations

Draft update of (7. 9): Core competencies Diagnosis (why? ) Analysis (what? ) Prognosis Assess current state of atmosphere & evolution Identify hemispheric, synoptic & mesoscale and local features Identify relevant atmospheric processes Identify cloud types and amounts Identify atmospheric hazards Identify terrestrial surface conditions Integrate satellite data with other data sources Apply appropriate conceptual models VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes Assess NWP guidance

Structure: Competency examples NVQ – Level 4 • Unit 1: Clarify customers’ meteorological needs Unit 2: Unit 3: Unit 4: formats Monitor the weather Prepare meteorological forecast data Prepare weather forecasts in different Unit 5: Control the quality of weather forecasts Unit 6: Brief users of meteorological information and VLMG – 5: Beijing CMA R. Deslandes weather forecasts