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World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water WMO WIGOS Implementation in Region VI Status Report to ICG-WIGOS-4 (Geneva, Switzerland, 17 to 18 February 2015) Dieter Schröder Chair WG-TDI Deutscher Wetterdienst Ercan Büyükbas Vice Chair WG-TDI, Chair TTWIP Turkish State Meteorological Service 1/15

1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI • WIGOS Implementation Plan – At the RA VI WIGOS workshop (Madrid, May 2013) a draft plan was further detailed and submitted for the approval at the 16 th RA VI session – At the 16 th RA-VI session (Helsinki, September 2013) ü Regional WIGOS Implementation Plan for RA-VI was adopted (Resolution 4. 4/1), as a living document which will be updated according to future needs ü WG-TDI was re-established, with WIGOS Implementation being a main priority for next intersession period. ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2/15

1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI • WG TDI & Task Team WIGOS Implementation – TT-WIP was established under WG TDI to tackle the required tasks for WIGOS implementation in RA VI – Members and To. R are approved for this task team – Sub-task team for radar data exchange (TT-RDE) was established to prepare a report for radar data exchange conditions in RA VI – Key activities for the next intersessions period are defined and tackled – Some RA VI members have already a fully or partial WIGOS compliant observation network (DWD, Meteo Swiss, UKMO, …) RA VI WIGOS Workshop is foreseen to transfer experience ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 3/15

1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI • Progress and Results of the Sub-TT on Radar Data Exchange – In collaboration with WMO, Turkish State Meteorological Service developed a global radar data base which is accessible via web page http: //wrd. mgm. gov. tr/ – This data base can be used as a beneficial tool to establish a platform for radar data exchange in a global and regional framework – Collaboration with regional projects (BALDRAD, NORTHRAD) with respect on integration issues OPERA, – Practical experience of bilateral radar data exchange between Turkey and Russian Federation during Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 4/15

Example for Data Accessibility via Global Data Radar Base ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 5/15

Example of Results from Radar Data Exchange Activity between Turkey and Russian Federation ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 6/15

Example of Results from Radar Data Exchange by Roshydromet in Cooperation with Environment Canada (Ukraine, Russia and Turkey Radars) ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 7/15

Example for Data Accessibility via Global Data Radar Base ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 8/15

2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 1. Management of WIGOS implementation Priority Activity for RA-VI Timeline Responsibility Assist Members to develop their national WIPs 2015 -2016 Members, WGTDI, WIGOS PO Members to appoint National Focal Points ongoing RA 6 Members 2. Collaboration with WMO and co-sponsored obs systems Priority Activity for RA-VI Timeline Responsibility Identify potential partners for collaboration; 2013 -2015 EG-TDI, Regional resolve governance issues. Office for Europe (ROE) CIMO to work on performance and standards of instruments from cosponsored observation systems ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2013 -2016 WG-TDI, TT-RICs 9/15

2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 3. Design, planning and optimized evolution Priority Activity for RA-VI Timeline Responsibility Redesign of the Regional observing Network 2015 -2016 WG-TDI, TTWIGOS, TT-RIC Evolve and Implement national observing Systems 2016 onwards Members 4. Integrated operation and maintenance Priority Activity for RA-VI Timeline Responsibility Develop real-time monitoring and reporting capability; incorporate existing EUMETNET EUCOS monitoring portal 2014 -2016 Members; EUMETNET and TT-WIGOS ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 10/15

2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 5. Integrated Quality Management Activity Timeline Responsibility Implement real-time quality monitoring of basic surface variables in the Region, coordinate with EUMETNET/EUCOS QM Portal 2015 onwards WG-TDI, TTWIGOS, EUCOS Improve collaboration among RICs 2013 -2016 TT-RIC ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 11/15

2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 6. Standardization, system interoperability and data compatibility ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 12/15

2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 9. Capacity development Priority Activity for RA-VI Timeline Responsibility Assist Member countries to fill gaps in their observing system 2013 -2016 WG-TDI, TTWIGOS, ROE WIGOS Workshop in RA VI with hands on activities to transfer knowledge, experience and skills 2015 - 2016 WG-TDI, TTWIGOS Create a Regional Capacity Development plan 2015 onwards WG-TDI, ROE, WIGOS-PO Priority Activity for RA-VI Timeline Responsibility Contribute to WIGOS communication and outreach across the Region 1 2013 -2015 WG-TDI, TTWIGOS, WIGOS-PO 10. Communication and outreach ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 13/15

3. Next steps • WIGOS TT and Sub-TT of Radar data exchange continue their work • National WIGOS implementation: examples of good practice from Members having WIGOS already implemented will be advertised • Sustain link between regional experts and CBS OPAG-IOS Chairs WG-TDI should be invited to CBS sessions • WIGOS Workshop in RA VI to transfer knowledge, experience and skills from NMHSs which already have implemented WIGOS compliant networks Financing has not been yet assured! ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 14/15

4. Risks • There is no sufficient awareness of WIGOS among some members WIGOS does not always get the necessary priority • Different internal regulations and plans in NMHSs hamper the implementation of the regional WIGOS implementation plan • Lack of face to face meetings of the task teams Communication structure are not efficient yet • Lack of financial resources for the TT work. • Critical - in particular - is the financial uncertainty of the WIGOS Workshop in RA VI! ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 15/15

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