Coordinating Operational Oceanography and Marine Meteorology JOINT WMO/IOC TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE METEOROLOGY Coordinating Operational Oceanography and Marine Meteorology It is my pleasure and privilege to present to you a progress report on the activities of JCOMM.. As you remember, JCOMM-I took place in 2001 in Iceland, at which the JCOMM structure, the Terms of Reference for each of its groups and a preliminary workplan were established. The initial focus for JCOMM was on recruiting the members of its coordination groups and expert teams and to hold their inaugural meetings. Such activities resulted in a strong team to lead JCOMM and a challenging and realistic workplan. At the last EC, I had the pleasure of giving you a progress report on JCOMM’s activities since its inception. In this report, I will focus on its subsequent activities, and highlight some of the key challenges that we have to meet collectively. Peter Dexter Co-President of JCOMM

JCOMM Concept and Objectives NWP, climate studies, maritime services, ocean modeling and forecasting, ocean research, all require integrated metocean data and information streams To address these requirements and realize potential benefits, JCOMM jointly sponsored by WMO and IOC Combines and benefits from the strengths and expertise of the met. and ocean communities, avoids duplication of effort, integrates existing activities User oriented, functions at global, regional and national levels Integrated marine observing, data management and services system; extensive outreach programme An implementation mechanism for global GOOS, the ocean component of GCOS, and in situ marine component of GOS

Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Services JCOMM as the bridge between meteorology and oceanography Operational oceanography now a reality Community welfare, socio-economic impacts, hazard mitigation, climate change…. National and international cooperation essential – IOC, WMO, met and ocean agencies Climate Services Weather Services Atmosphere Marine Weather Services Ocean Climate Services Ocean Oceanographic Services

Linkages It is my pleasure and privilege to present to you a progress report on the activities of JCOMM.. As you remember, JCOMM-I took place in 2001 in Iceland, at which the JCOMM structure, the Terms of Reference for each of its groups and a preliminary workplan were established. The initial focus for JCOMM was on recruiting the members of its coordination groups and expert teams and to hold their inaugural meetings. Such activities resulted in a strong team to lead JCOMM and a challenging and realistic workplan. At the last EC, I had the pleasure of giving you a progress report on JCOMM’s activities since its inception. In this report, I will focus on its subsequent activities, and highlight some of the key challenges that we have to meet collectively.

Requirements and Interactions Ongoing support for and response to World Weather Watch Maintenance of the in situ marine component of the WWW/GOS Specialized public good marine services and products, including maritime safety services Implementation mechanism for GOOS Requirements set by OOPC and GSSC/PICO Support for GCOS Implementation of ocean components of GCOS IP Interactions with users Maritime safety, offshore industry Interactions with the research community Transition of pilot projects to operations (e.g. GODAE)

National Input and Support JCOMM is a coordination mechanism only Implementation of JCOMM programmes by national agencies and institutions National representation in the work of JCOMM Single national focal point and coordinator for JCOMM High level, to coordinate met and ocean communities and ensure priority and budget for JCOMM activities National members of the Commission Technical experts to support JCOMM work nationally Both met and ocean experts National representation on expert teams and panels Technical experts in specific fields covered by JCOMM

JCOMM Structure

JCOMM Web Site

JCOMM Priorities Programme Areas Cross-cutting Standards and best practices for operational ocean data, products and services Full implementation of operational ocean observing system Long-term maintenance of system, including pilots, and key ocean satellite missions Response to the requirements of operational oceanography Pilot projects and integration with WIGOS, WIS and IODE Transitioning the results of GODAE to operations Cross-cutting Marine multi-hazard warning systems Support for coastal GOOS implementation Engagement with the private sector Focused CB to support implementation, especially in smaller maritime countries

JCOMM Priorities JCOMM Development Strategic Development Funding issues 50% of planned work from regular budget Need for extra-budgetary support Strategic Development Strategy Document Implementation plan to address expected results of WMO and IOC System-wide monitoring based on IP JCOMM review Communications Communications plan Brochure update, electronic newsletter Integrated website development

JCOMM and Argo (1) Potential benefits to Argo from a more formal link to JCOMM Provides direct access to Governments, through both WMO and IOC, to press for long-term funding support Further strengthening of coordination with other components of the in situ observing system, e.g. SOOP, DBCP Possible additional Secretariat support from JCOMM Secretariat Enhanced direct coordination with major users, e.g. ET/OOFS and GOV Enhanced direct coordination with other components of WMO and IOC, e.g. WCRP, GCOS, GOOS, CAS/WGNE, IODE Potential benefits to WMO/IOC Member States from a formal link to Argo Presentation of an intergovernmental, fully coordinated in situ ocean observing system to Member States Strengthened input to WIGOS and WIS in WMO Enhanced coordination across JCOMM Programme Areas and with IODE

JCOMM and Argo (2) Potential disadvantages Formal reporting requirements on Argo Possibility of requests to Argo emanating from Governing Bodies The process to establish a formal link Proposal from AST to JCOMM co-presidents and Secretariat Document JCOMM-III (Marrakech, November 2009) Agreement by JCOMM-III Argo Status under JCOMM Expert Team within Observations Programme Area (c.f. DBCP, SOT, GLOSS) Retain full self-management rights for AST composition, chairs, funding, etc (c.f. DBCP) Self-management of programme goals and implementation, but with an obligation to coordinate with broader JCOMM/WMO/IOC goals, requirements and procedures Opening Argo meetings/workshops to all Member States