1. Questions for working groups Workshop Real time pollution data exchange and forecast in Europe Copenhagen, 7 April 2005

2. Working group 1: data and data exchange
Which pollutants ?
Combine near real time data and forecasts into one system?
Required frequency of exchange (hourly) ?
How many stations are needed (what are limitations ?)
Criteria to select stations and who should do so ?
Quality checks needed, by whom ?
Which data to archive, where/by whom ?

3. Working group 2: information required to display
Present separate pollutants and/or an index?
Use the same scheme for presenting (e.g. low/medium/high and colours)?
Which level of detail for maps is needed for presentations?
Display more details during episodes?
Present for specific groups (children etc?)?
Which language ?
Which media (internet, TV, SMS, other) ?

4. Working group 3: links between activities and organisations
What are the main ongoing local, national, European activities ?
Which organisations are involved and which are leading/coordinating ?
Which activities require coordination (e.g. to avoid duplication) or cooperation (e.g. to enhance synergy)?
How can cooperation be arranged (e.g. regular meetings, next workshop) ?
How to keep all informed to the extent needed and feasible ?

5. Working group 4: forecasting, model development, boundary data
QA/QC issues
Operational (quality scores)
Model inter comparison
Output parameters and criteria
Ensemble forecast
Ways to define ensemble
Prioritising
Statistical corrections, data assimilation, etc
Emission scenarios (short term abatement strategies)