1. WIGOS implementation in RA II
RA II Expert Group on WIGOS – First Session
31 October – 1 November 2016
(Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Dr. Igor Zahumensky,
WIGOS Project Office, WMO Secretariat

2. Outline WIGOS WIGOS Pre-operational Phase (2016-2019)
“WIGOS Ready” level
R-WIP-II update

3. Note: WIGOS is neither … nor …
What is WIGOS?
A framework for integrating WMO observing systems and WMO contributions to co-sponsored observing systems,
… for better planning, operating and delivering observations to meet user needs, to enable more efficient and effective service delivery.
WIGOS includes:
Global Observing System (GOS)
WMO Hydrological Observing System
observing components of:
Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW)
Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW)
(surface-based and space-based sub-systems)
Note: WIGOS is neither … nor …

4. Key WIGOS Principle
Key principle of WIGOS - an inclusive approach to the integration and sharing of observations from a diverse range of observing systems, both NMHS and non-NMHS owned, into a composite set of observations to help Members improve their services across all WMO application areas.
Getting value from observations means addressing emerging data challenges and opportunities
Enhance NMHS leadership – standards, network design, network management on behalf of 3rd parties, access to WIS
Lifecycle management also for efficiency, timeliness of access, archiving, tiered network management

5. WIGOS “Integration” Integration across organizational boundaries
Between NMHS-owned and third-party data
Integration across application areas
One measurement, multiply uses
Integration across platforms and systems
Complementarity of surface- and space-based data
Integration in the design phase
Holistic approach to design of WIGOS; space components designed taking into account plans for surface components, and vice versa

6. Trusted & reliable Observations
Quality assured,
Quality controlled,
Well documented (i.e. WIGOS Metadata available),
Compatible,
Timely delivered,
Discoverable, accessible and usable,
Delivering value, i.e. meeting the needs of government, the community, industry and stakeholders

7. Resolution 3 (RA II-15) (Dec 2012)
Regional WMO Integrated Global Observing System Implementation Plan, incl. Projects

8. WIGOS Framework: Key activity areas
Management of WIGOS Implementation
Collaboration with WMO co-sponsored OSs and intl. partners & Progrs
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
Data Discovery and Availability
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
Quality Management
So, we started with the WIGOS Framework – built around 10 key areas – or building blocks.
Significant progress achieved at:
WIGOS Regulatory Material
WIGOS Metadata Standard
WIR (mainly OSCAR)
R-WIPs, supported by a range of regional/subregional projects and CD activities
OND Principles specified in the Manual on WIGOS (search for WMO-No (Eng. version: Resolutions 25 and 26 respectively))
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
Capacity Development
Communications and Outreach
WIGOS Information Resource
Standardization and interoperability 8

9. Plan for WIGOS Pre-operational Phase
Five highest priorities:
National WIGOS implementation
WIGOS Regulatory and Guidance Material
WIGOS Information Resource
WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System
Regional WIGOS Centres

10. “WIGOS Ready” level
OSCAR/Surface: completed WIGOS metadata of all observing stations across all WIGOS components for which observations are exchanged internationally;
WIGOS metadata compliance achieved;
WIGOS Station Identifiers: implemented;
WDQMS: national process for acting on quality problem information received from the WDQMS in place;

11. “WIGOS Ready” level
National WIGOS governance, coordination and implementation mechanisms established;
Nominate national WIGOS focal points and OSCAR FPs;
WIGOS implementation coordinated with the implementation of WIS and other WMO key priorities.

12. Update R-WIP-II Resolution 23 (Cg-17) and Resolution 2 (EC-68),
Progress achieved so far in implementing WIGOS in the Region (R-WIP-II), incl. R-WIP-II Projects,
Better understanding of WIGOS, lessons learned, experiences,
RWCs and RBON concepts
Priorities for the RA II (Strategic & Operational Plan),
Resources (expertize and funds) available.

13. Practical Steps
Ensure consistency of R-WIP-II with the “Global” WIP (e.g. the names of the 10 KAAs)
Consider carefully section 4.1 Activities, Deliverables, Milestones, Costs and Risks of the current R-WIP-II
Update R-WIP-II, considering carefully:

14. Practical Steps 4.1: WIGOS Implementation Activities
Deliverables desirable to be achieved
Activities needed to achieve them
Realistic Deadlines / Timelines
Responsibility
Realistic estimation of resources needed
Potential risks to be dealt with

15. Thank you
Merci