1. OPAG on Integrated Observing Systems
Report by the Chair of OPAG-IOS
CBS-16, Guangzhou, China, 23 to 29 Nov 2016
Dr. Jochen Dibbern

2. CBS-OPAG on IOS Working Structure
Implementation-Coordination Team: ICT-IOS
Inter Programme Expert Teams
IPET-WIGOS Framework Implementation
IPET-Observing System Design and Evolution
IPET-Satellite Utilization and Products
Expert Teams
ET-Surface Based Observing Sytems
ET-Aircraft Based Observing Systems
ET-Satellite Systems
Steering Group on Radio-Frequency Coordination
Rapporteurs on
Marine Observing Systems
Scientific Evaluation and Impact Studies
Task Team on Weather Radar Data Exchange

3. OPAG-IOS results in support to WIGOS
CBS support to WIGOS
RRR process and OSCAR
New Vision 2040
Regulatory and Guidance material
OSCAR/surface
Data Quality Monitoring System
Regional Basic Observing Network
Regional WIGOS Centres (RWC) concept
Review RRR process, update of the Statement of guidance
Monitor EGOS-IP implemen-tation
Development of Observing Network Design Principles
Sixth WMO Workshop on the Impact of Observing Systems on NWP (China, May 2016)

4. OPAG-IOS results for the surface-based subsystem
The global coverage of aircraft data
ET-SBO developed additions to Tech Reg on AWS operation
Continued close cooperation with JCOMM on marine observations and with GCOS on network management and implemen-tation activities
Proposal to establish a Global Data Centre for Aircraft-Based observations at MADIS (US-NWS)
Courtesy of Met Office Data Assimilation & Ensembles Team

5. OPAG-IOS results for the space-based subsystem
Satellite utilization
Good progress in addressing the targets of the Vision for the GOS in 2025
Detailed information on satellite missions is available in OSCAR/Space
ET supported Members to prepare for the utilization of data from next generation of meteorological satellites
User interface through Regional Groups and the Satellite user Readiness Portal SATURN
Data dissemination strategy has been developed jointly by the Space Programme and WIS
SCOPE-Nowcasting and SCOPE-Climate Monitoring pilot project underway

6. CBs working structure and future activities
Cessation of IPET-WIFI
Future activities
This session will review the OPAG-IOS working structure:
Activities should be integrated into ICG-WIGOS
Or delegated to other CBS Expert Teams
ICG-WIGOS Editorial Board has been established
Support of WIGOS Pre-operational Phase and WIGOS Editorial Board
New IPET on Operational Weather Radar under CIMO/CBS guidance
SG-RFC will continue under OPAG-IOS, but chair will become member of CBS-MG

7. Thank you
Merci