1. WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) 16-RA VI Side Event Helsinki, Finland, 11 September 2013
Dr Miroslav Ondráš, Dr Wenjian Zhang (WMO)
Dr Sue Barrell (Chair ICG-WIGOS)

2. Outline What is WIGOS? WIGOS Vision
WMO
What is WIGOS?
WIGOS Vision
Implementation (Global, Regional, National)
National WIGOS 2

3. 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 & a key contribution to GFCS
With WIS, a WMO contribution to GEOSS;
It is about doing more & better with what we have now, to enable more efficient and effective service delivery;
It is about change management process.
The change management process can allow stakeholders to buy into WIGOS concept and its implementation

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

5. Coordinated, comprehensive, reliable & trusted observations for WMO;
WIGOS Vision
Coordinated, comprehensive, reliable & 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 & cooperation at sub-regional and national levels for the benefit of society;
WIGOS will build on the WWW 'role model' of integration and international cooperation.
Reliable & trusted Observations: Timely, Quality assured, Quality controlled, Well documented, Compatible 5

6. WIGOS Vision
To achieve the WIGOS Vision, the WIGOS framework will be implemented to enable 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
Framework that describes processes, principles, procedures and practices to be included in the WMO Technical Regulations (WMO-No. 49) & Guides on WIGOS and other relevant documentation;

7. WIGOS Vision - 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
NOT one-size-fits-all

8. WIGOS Vision - 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

9. WIGOS Framework: Key activity areas
Management of WIGOS Implementation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
Data discovery, delivery & archival
Design, planning and optimised evolution
To ensure supply of and access to WIGOS observations
To plan, implement and evolve WIGOS component systems
Observing system operation & maintenance
Capacity Development
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
Communications and outreach
Operational Information Resource
Standards, interoperability & compatibility
Quality Management 9

10. Implementation – Global Level
Cg-XVI (May-June 2011):
Decided to implement WIGOS - Res.50 (Cg-XVI)
Requested the regional associations to develop their regional WIGOS implementation plans;
Requested the technical commissions to Guide technical aspects of WIGOS implementation;
EC-LXIII (2011): Established ICG-WIGOS to coordinate global implementation of WIGOS
EC-64 (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
EC-65 (2013):
Adopted the updated version of WIP version 2.0
Adopted Implementation Plan for the evolution of global observing systems (EGOS-IP)

11. Implementation - Regional Level
Identify major issues of Regions and its Sub-regions (observational challenges, critical gaps, needs, priorities) ;
Propose potential solutions against the identified services priorities of the Region/Sub-regions;
Identify implementation activities under the Ten Key WIGOS Activity Areas ;
Develop the Regional WIGOS Implementation Plans (R-WIP):
Align R-WIP with major regional & national activities and harmonized aid-funded on-going national/bilateral/subregional projects;
Align R-WIP with all WMO Priorities (GFCS-IP, CB/CD, DRR), GCOOS-IP, EGOS-IP;
Propose bilateral or multilateral subregional projects, or inter-regional projects (e.g. between RA I & VI / RA I & II);
Align with existing funding and look for funding opportunities:
Identify appropriate mechanism and implement agreed tasks and projects.

12. Implementation - National Level
Develop National WIGOS Implementation Plan (N-WIP)
Taking into account:
National strategic plans and national priorities,
Regional & Sub/regional needs/priorities,
R-WIP guidance,
Resources,
Establish the National WIGOS Implementation Committee (WIC) composed of all stakeholders,
Strengthen leadership of the NMHS by chairing the National WIGOS Implementation Committee
Identify resources for sustainable operations of national observing systems

13. Implementation - National Level
Challenges and opportunities:
To demonstrate national leadership in WIGOS-related observations;
Integration;
To apply WIGOS standards/best practices in observations & systems;
To plan, design and evolve national observing networks for benefit of all users;
To sustain operation and maintenance;
To enhance access to and sharing of observations;
To reinforce a central role of NMHS through partnerships & through a network of networks;
To strengthen national mandate and authority.

14. Thank you for your attention