SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, OMSZ proposal for becoming responsible member of the C-SRNWP programme ANDRÁS HORÁNYI Hungarian Meteorological Service

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, BOUNDARY CONDITIONS (1) Call for proposals by EUMETNET (issued in May, deadline: 20th of July)Call for proposals by EUMETNET (issued in May, deadline: 20th of July) Duration: 2008 – 2011 (4 years)Duration: 2008 – 2011 (4 years) EUMETNET Council agreed to increase the “level of ambition” for SRNWP (“Proposal for the continuation of the SRNWP Programme as an enlarged EUMETNET Optional Programme” – compiled by the Redaction Committee representing all the NWP Consortia), but with unchanged financial meansEUMETNET Council agreed to increase the “level of ambition” for SRNWP (“Proposal for the continuation of the SRNWP Programme as an enlarged EUMETNET Optional Programme” – compiled by the Redaction Committee representing all the NWP Consortia), but with unchanged financial means

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, BOUNDARY CONDITIONS (2) The “Interoperability” programme was also accepted by the EUMETNET Council (call for responsible member was published at the same time).The “Interoperability” programme was also accepted by the EUMETNET Council (call for responsible member was published at the same time). The “EUREPS” programme was provisionally refusedThe “EUREPS” programme was provisionally refused Proposal for the “Verification” programme is anticipated by the CouncilProposal for the “Verification” programme is anticipated by the Council

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, THE SKELETON OF THE PROPOSAL ObjectivesObjectives Organisation and structureOrganisation and structure Practical details and action planPractical details and action plan

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, MAIN OBJECTIVES Enhanced scientific cooperation between the five European LAM Consortia specifically targeted to the elements of the EUMETNET Vision of NWPEnhanced scientific cooperation between the five European LAM Consortia specifically targeted to the elements of the EUMETNET Vision of NWP Diffusion of NWP knowledge, efficient information exchangeDiffusion of NWP knowledge, efficient information exchange –Organisation of workshops; annual EWGLAM/SRNWP meetings –Organisation of thematic projects –SRNWP web site

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, ORGANISATION and STRUCTURE Programme ManagerProgramme Manager SRNWP Advisory Committee: board of the project managers of the 5 European LAM Consortia (ALADIN, COSMO, HIRLAM, LACE, MetOffice) + Programme Manager (meeting twice per year?)SRNWP Advisory Committee: board of the project managers of the 5 European LAM Consortia (ALADIN, COSMO, HIRLAM, LACE, MetOffice) + Programme Manager (meeting twice per year?) SRNWP projects: goal-oriented ventures of mutually important areas of scientific and/or technical (operational) interestSRNWP projects: goal-oriented ventures of mutually important areas of scientific and/or technical (operational) interest – Length, deliverables, means –Responsible consortia –Project Team Annual meetingAnnual meeting

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, MAIN DUTIES OF PROGRAMME MANAGER Realisation of the 18 recommendations of the NWP Vision meetingRealisation of the 18 recommendations of the NWP Vision meeting Support the information exchange between the membersSupport the information exchange between the members Organisation of Advisory Committee meetings (status reports)Organisation of Advisory Committee meetings (status reports) Initiation of projects for the enhanced NWP cooperationInitiation of projects for the enhanced NWP cooperation Monitoring of existing projects, support the efficient work of Project TeamsMonitoring of existing projects, support the efficient work of Project Teams Reporting to EUMETNET Council, liaison with other EUMETNET programmesReporting to EUMETNET Council, liaison with other EUMETNET programmes Help in the preparation of EWGLAM meetingsHelp in the preparation of EWGLAM meetings Intensify cooperation with ECMWF and EUMETSAT (and with non-European organisations)Intensify cooperation with ECMWF and EUMETSAT (and with non-European organisations) Maintain an up-to-date SRNWP websiteMaintain an up-to-date SRNWP website

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, SRNWP ADVISORY COMMITTEE Review the strategic developments within European NWP and identification of needs for of specific projects and/or coordinated activitiesReview the strategic developments within European NWP and identification of needs for of specific projects and/or coordinated activities Definition and initiation of projects or activities and monitor their progressDefinition and initiation of projects or activities and monitor their progress Advices to the Programme Manager for all matters of the ProgrammeAdvices to the Programme Manager for all matters of the Programme

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, SRNWP PROJECTS Planning and organising all SRNWP activities in their area of responsibility with special emphasis on concrete deliverablesPlanning and organising all SRNWP activities in their area of responsibility with special emphasis on concrete deliverables Planning and organisation of workshops and meetingsPlanning and organisation of workshops and meetings –Foster exchange of information (also non- European researchers and “academia”). Reporting to the Programme Manager and to the annual EWGLAM/SRNWP meetingReporting to the Programme Manager and to the annual EWGLAM/SRNWP meeting Identification of suitable areas of cooperation projects aimed at specific deliverables of EUMETNETIdentification of suitable areas of cooperation projects aimed at specific deliverables of EUMETNET

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, EWGLAM/SRNWP ANNUAL MEETING One annual meeting (early autumn)One annual meeting (early autumn) All Programme Members are welcome to attendAll Programme Members are welcome to attend “Usual” topics:“Usual” topics: –Report of Programme Manager –Status reports of ongoing SRNWP projects (Responsible members) –Review of possible interactions with other EUMETNET programmes –Planning of SRNWP activities for the coming year

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, PRACTICAL ISSUES, QUESTIONS A good and efficient working relation between the SRNWP Programme Manager and the Consortia’s managers is a must!!!A good and efficient working relation between the SRNWP Programme Manager and the Consortia’s managers is a must!!! The frequency of the Advisory Committee meetings?The frequency of the Advisory Committee meetings? The SRNWP Programme will have several projects (e.g. interoperability, EUREPS, verification): how these projects are linked to the “umbrella” Programme?The SRNWP Programme will have several projects (e.g. interoperability, EUREPS, verification): how these projects are linked to the “umbrella” Programme? What about the thematic working groups, how shall we organise them?What about the thematic working groups, how shall we organise them?

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, PROPOSALS (FOR THIS MEETING) Overview of the existing project proposals: inter- operability, EUREPS, verification.Overview of the existing project proposals: inter- operability, EUREPS, verification. Relation between the Programme and the projectsRelation between the Programme and the projects Establishment of the thematic working groupsEstablishment of the thematic working groups –Topics, organisation Definition of next stepsDefinition of next steps –Advisory Committee meeting

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, FINAL REMARKS I understand that people has mixed feelings about the “EUMETNET-driven” NWP cooperation (do we really need to be formal; EUMETNET Council decisions without our control etc.)I understand that people has mixed feelings about the “EUMETNET-driven” NWP cooperation (do we really need to be formal; EUMETNET Council decisions without our control etc.) Please consider to have an SRNWP Programme Manager as a possibility and not a burden: it is up to you, how much you want him to work for the common goalsPlease consider to have an SRNWP Programme Manager as a possibility and not a burden: it is up to you, how much you want him to work for the common goals

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, RELATION BETWEEN THE CORE PROGRAMME AND THE PROJECTS SRNWP Programme: support the cooperation between the 5 LAM Consortia through the initiation, monitoring and realisation of projectsSRNWP Programme: support the cooperation between the 5 LAM Consortia through the initiation, monitoring and realisation of projects Projects: separate, independently financed NWP projects (interoperability, EUREPS, verification etc.) with concrete deliverables, means, resourcesProjects: separate, independently financed NWP projects (interoperability, EUREPS, verification etc.) with concrete deliverables, means, resources → They are not independent in practise!!! How to resolve this contradiction???

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, ONE POSSIBLE RESOLUTION The projects are functioning under the SRNWP Programme, but with independent financial meansThe projects are functioning under the SRNWP Programme, but with independent financial means SRNWP Programme Manager and the Advisory CommitteeSRNWP Programme Manager and the Advisory Committee –Initiation and monitoring of the projects –Projects are reporting to the Programme Manager and the Advisory Committee –Programme Manager and the Advisory Committee makes the liaison between the projects and the EUMETNET Council

SRNWP meeting, Dubrovnik OMSZ PROPOSAL October, OTHERWISE: WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE? What is the role of the SRNWP Programme and the Programme Manager?What is the role of the SRNWP Programme and the Programme Manager? –To coordinate such projects, which are not financed by EUMETNET? –How to consider the cross-cut issues (between EUMETNET supported projects and „simple” projects)? –Imagine such projects, where the most important activities are realised independently from the others (is it realistic?)