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

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Background  Cg-XVI (May-June 2011):  Decided to implement WIGOS - Res.50 (Cg-XVI)  Requests the regional 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,..)

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

Background  TOR of TT-WRM: 1.To develop a high-level WIGOS Framework Architecture; 2.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; 3.To develop the WIGOS regulatory material; 4.To propose mechanism for the update and maintenance of the WIGOS regulatory material; 5.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; 6.To coordinate regularly with ICG-WIGOS as needed and report at least annually to ICG-WIGOS on progress; 7.To complete its tasks by July 2015.

Background  TOR of TT-WMD: 1.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; 2.To create the WIGOS Core Metadata Standard that allows the essential information to be exchanged unambiguously, regardless of the format used for the transfer; 3.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); 4.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”); 5.To coordinate regularly with the ICG-WIGOS as needed and report at least annually to the ICG-WIGOS on the progress; 6.To complete its tasks and hand over additional requirements to its successor (if required) in time for approval by Cg-17.

WMO INTEGRATED GLOBAL OBSERVING SYSTEM (WIGOS) - improving synergy and enhancing capabilities of WMO observing systems and its partners 1.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 2.Observing component of Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) 3.Hydrological Observing System (incl. WHYCOS) 4.Observing component of Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW) Background – WIGOS Component Observing Systems

Background  EC-64 (June 2012):  Adopted WIGOS 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 WIP version 2.0  Adopted Implementation Plan for the evolution of global observing systems (EGOS-IP):  Members and TCs should address the 115 actions listed in the Plan

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)

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

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.

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'

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

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

What do we mean by interoperability?  Ability to access, combine or compare observations from one source or system with 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WIGOS Framework Implementation – WIP v CONTENTS 1.Introduction and Background 2.Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 3.Project Management 4.Implementation 5.Resources 6.Risk Management 7.Outlook Annexes KEY ACTIVITY AREAS 1)Management of WIGOS implementation 2)Collaboration with WMO co- sponsored observing systems 3)Design, planning and optimized evolution of WIGOS COS 4)Observing System operation and maintenance 5)Quality Management 6)Standardization, system interoperability and data compatibility 7)The WIGOS Operational Information Resource 8)Data discovery,delivery and archival 9)Capacity development 10)Communications and outreach

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 1. Management of WIGOS Implementation ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop, revise and update WMO Regulatory Material (TR, WIGOS Manual & Guide) Cg-17 (2015) ICG-WIGOS (TT-WRM) Incorporate WIGOS into structures and procedures of TCs and RAs 2014TCs RAs ICG-WIGOS Provide annual reports and recommendations to EC & Cg EC-65 EC-66 Cg-17 ICG-WIGOS Develop Regional WIGOS Impl. Plans RAs Develop National WIGOS Impl. PlansFrom 2013Members

TRs (Vol 1 – 4) Manuals (Annex 1 – 8) Guides Other reference docs (e.g., TR Manuals Vol II, WMO-No.9, Guidelines, etc.) Regulations Non- Regulations Prescriptive Descriptive Basic SARPs (definitive) Mostly requirement-driven Approval by Congress (in principle) Relatively Conservative More detailed SARPs (procedures and specifications) Mostly technology-driven Approval delegated to EC Relatively Dynamic Procedures and practices Implementation guidance Explanations Examples, good practice Flexible updates “Shall” and “Should” have specific meaning “Shall” and “Should” have ordinary meaning WMO Technical Regulations - Composition

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 1. Management of WIGOS Implementation WIGOS ManualWIGOS Guide Tech. Regs WIGOS Manual on GOSGuide &TM on GAW Guide &TM on GCWGuide &TM on GOSGuide &TM on Hydro

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 2. Collaboration with the WMO co-sponsored Observing Systems and International Partners ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop guidance, mechanisms and procedures for engagement coordination and collaboration with partner organizations 2014ICG-WIGOS Partners Develop Collaboration Framework for the Architecture for Climate Monitoring from Space (ACMS) 2015CGMS,CEOS CBS, SAT Examine and recommend areas where closer regional cooperation and coordination would be beneficial 2015RAs Establish closer collaboration at the national level, NMHS with other government agencies, and with potential external data providers 2015ICG-WIGOS, Members RAs

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 3. Design, Planning and Optimized Evolution of WIGOS Component OSs Complete RRR practices, procedures, responsibilities and mechanisms for all systems and agreed app. areas 2014CBS Other TCs Develop the ACMS focusing on GFCS 4 priorities2015CGMS, CEOS, CBS Using the RRR process, develop guidance regarding observing network design principles 2015IPET-OSDE ICG-WIGOS, TCs Develop a concept of RBON to be applied by RAs2015 onwardsICG-WIGOS, RAs Evolve and implement OSs in the Region following the technical guidance of TCs as represented in the EGOS-IP and other observation system implementation plans 2015RAs Update the global RRR DB to take into account regional user requirements 2015IPET-OSDE, RAs Migrate from the existing RBSN/RBCN into and integrated RBON 2015 onwardsRAs, Members Contribute to the collective regional effort to evolve and implement observing systems following the EGOS-IP and other observation system implementation plans 2015Members Define sub-Regional UR fro observations2015Members

WMO Rolling Review of Requirements Implementation Plan for Evolution of the GOS All applications synthesis Recommendations for the observing system WMO Members’ Space Agencies and partner organizations’ Programmes Critical Review Long-term vision of the GOS Requirements Statements of guidance per application Monitoring surface/space observing capabilities and plans

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 4. Observing Systems Operation and Maintenance ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop guidance, mechanisms and procedures for improved integration of observational data and products 2015ICG-WIGOS Develop guidance for the process of sharing, between component observing systems, operational experiences, sharing of expertise and guidance for resourcing joint activities 2013ICG-WIGOS

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 5. Quality Management ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop WIGOS Quality Management guidance, mechanism, practices and procedures 2015ICG-WIGOS TCs Examination of current quality management practices being used by WMO observing programmes 2014ICG-WIGOS

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 6. Standardization, System Interoperability and Data Compatibility ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop guidance for WIGOS standards and document the implemented standards and recommended practices and procedures on instruments, methods of observations, data products, etc. 2015TCs TT-WRM WIGOS PO

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 7. WIGOS Operational Information Resource (WIR) ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Design and develop the WGOS Operational Information Resource (WIR) 2015Secretariat in cooperation with Members Investigate the need for a database describing the Global Observations Products (Satellite Data, Weather Radar) 2013CBS, SAT Survey WMO Members on what they could offer to support development and operations of WIR 2013WIGOS PO (Members) Provide information required by WIRFrom 2013Members

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

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 8. Data Discovery, Delivery and Archival ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop WIGOS metadata standards, practices and procedures 2015TCs ICG-WIGOS To develop a mechanism to assist Members in implementing WIGOS metadata standards, practices and procedures 2014ICG-WIGOS

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 9. Capacity Development ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop a WIGOS Capacity Development strategy including education and training 2015ICG-WIGOS ETR, RAs Assistance provided to WMO Members regarding WIGOS implementation 2015WMO Secretariat (Members) Develop WIGOS related guidelines and training materials and other relevant documentation 2015WIGOS-PO, TCs Mobilize resource for WIGOS implementation 2015Members (WMO Secretariat) Assist Members in using WIR Tools for the design and management of national WIGOS obs. Networks 2014Members Assist Members in implementing WIGOS metadata 2014WMO Secretariat, Members

WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan v Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation 10. Communications and Outreach ACTIVITYTarget for completion Responsibility Develop an effective communication, outreach, capacity development, and education strategy 2012ICG-WIGOS Develop communication and outreach materials (see Annex 1 of WIP for suggestions) and make them available via the WIGOS Portal WIGOS-PO

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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