1. ET-SAT-8 / ET-SUP-7 briefing 1 programme update Briefing to the joint meeting of the Expert Team on Satellite Systems (ET-SAT-8) and the Expert Team on Satellite Utilization and Products (ET-SUP-7) Geneva, 29 May 2013 NOTES: - there will be 10 minutes per presentation, a total of 7 slides would be OK - the present template is provided as a guide, not a mandatory format - no obligation to address each of the items mentioned: please focus on what’s new and what’s different

2. ET-SAT-8 / ET-SUP-7 briefing 2 Overall planning of satellite system Include a table, graph, timeline, to illustrate current and future satellites

3. ET-SAT-8 / ET-SUP-7 briefing 3 Programme highlights (operations or development) Launches, commissioning,… (if relevant) Programme approvals, payload/orbit redefinitions, new specifications,…. Mission termination, instrument loss, special operation,… Particular challenges (e.g. programme schedule, payload or frequency issues… )

4. ET-SAT-8 / ET-SUP-7 briefing 4 Utilization highlights Recent examples of demonstrated impact of a particular instrument on any WMO application (if available) Cost-benefit analyses of missions (if available)

5. ET-SAT-8 / ET-SUP-7 briefing 5 Main new capabilities (if relevant) E.g. major changes from a previous generation.. Performance and potential for new applications.. User preparedness plans, proxy data Links to more information

6. ET-SAT-8 / ET-SUP-7 briefing 6 Data access details (will be of particular interest for ET-SUP) Direct Broadcast (if applicable) – Standard used, links to Implementation details – Frequency (Please c heck: http://www.wmo-sat.info/oscar/satellitefrequencies you can use the filter function to retrieve easily your frequencies)http://www.wmo-sat.info/oscar/satellitefrequencies Near-real time dissemination – DVB services, coverage, contents, … – Other dissemination services Near-real time data centres – Contents, accessibility – Web links Data policy On-line catalogue: semantic structure; registration status with WIS Global Information System Centre (GISC)

7. ET-SAT-8 / ET-SUP-7 briefing 7 Contact User service web links or email for more information ….