1. World Meteorological Organization Working together in weather, climate and water WIGOS Implementation in Region VI WMO Dieter Schröder Chair WG-TDI Deutscher Wetterdienst Status Report to ICG-WIGOS-4 (Geneva, Switzerland, 17 to 18 February 2015) 1/15 Ercan Büyükbas Vice Chair WG-TDI, Chair TT-WIP Turkish State Meteorological Service

2. WIGOS Implementation Plan WIGOS Implementation Plan – At the RA VI WIGOS workshop (Madrid, May 2013) a draft plan was further detailed and submitted for the approval at the 16 th RA VI session – At the 16 th RA-VI session (Helsinki, September 2013) Regional WIGOS Implementation Plan for RA-VI was adopted (Resolution 4.4/1), as a living document which will be updated according to future needs WG-TDI was re-established, with WIGOS Implementation being a main priority for next intersession period. 1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2/15

3. WG TDI & Task Team WIGOS Implementation WG TDI & Task Team WIGOS Implementation – TT-WIP was established under WG TDI to tackle the required tasks for WIGOS implementation in RA VI – Members and ToR are approved for this task team – Sub-task team for radar data exchange (TT-RDE) was established to prepare a report for radar data exchange conditions in RA VI – Key activities for the next intersessions period are defined and tackled – Some RA VI members have already a fully or partial WIGOS compliant observation network (DWD, Meteo Swiss, UKMO,…) RA VI WIGOS Workshop is foreseen to transfer experience 1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI 3/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015

4. Progress and Results of the Sub-TT on Radar Data Exchange Progress and Results of the Sub-TT on Radar Data Exchange – In collaboration with WMO, Turkish State Meteorological Service developed a global radar data base which is accessible via web page http://wrd.mgm.gov.tr/http://wrd.mgm.gov.tr/ – This data base can be used as a beneficial tool to establish a platform for radar data exchange in a global and regional framework – Collaboration with regional projects (BALDRAD, OPERA, NORTHRAD) with respect on integration issues – Practical experience of bilateral radar data exchange between Turkey and Russian Federation during Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games 1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI1. Status of R-WIP in RA-VI 4/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015

5. Example for Data Accessibility via Global Data Radar Base 5/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015

6. Example of Results from Radar Data Exchange Activity between Turkey and Russian Federation 6/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015

7. Example of Results from Radar Data Exchange by Roshydromet in Cooperation with Environment Canada (Ukraine, Russia and Turkey Radars) 7/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015

8. Example for Data Accessibility via Global Data Radar Base 8/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015

9. Priority Activity for RA-VITimelineResponsibility Assist Members to develop their national WIPs 2015-2016Members, WG- TDI, WIGOS PO Members to appoint National Focal PointsongoingRA6 Members 1. Management of WIGOS implementation 2. Collaboration with WMO and co-sponsored obs systems Priority Activity for RA-VITimelineResponsibility Identify potential partners for collaboration; resolve governance issues. 2013-2015EG-TDI, Regional Office for Europe (ROE) CIMO to work on performance and standards of instruments from co- sponsored observation systems 2013-2016WG-TDI, TT-RICs 9/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation

10. Priority Activity for RA-VITimelineResponsibility Redesign of the Regional observing Network 2015-2016WG-TDI, TT- WIGOS, TT-RIC Evolve and Implement national observing Systems 2016 onwards Members 3. Design, planning and optimized evolution 4. Integrated operation and maintenance Priority Activity for RA-VITimelineResponsibility Develop real-time monitoring and reporting capability; incorporate existing EUMETNET EUCOS monitoring portal 2014-2016Members; EUMETNET and TT-WIGOS 10/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation

11. ActivityTimelineResponsibility Implement real-time quality monitoring of basic surface variables in the Region, coordinate with EUMETNET/EUCOS QM Portal 2015 onwards WG-TDI, TT- WIGOS, EUCOS Improve collaboration among RICs2013-2016TT-RIC 5. Integrated Quality Management 11/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation

12. 6. Standardization, system interoperability and data compatibility 12/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation

13. Priority Activity for RA-VITimelineResponsibility Assist Member countries to fill gaps in their observing system 2013-2016WG-TDI, TT- WIGOS, ROE WIGOS Workshop in RA VI with hands on activities to transfer knowledge, experience and skills 2015 - 2016WG-TDI, TT- WIGOS Create a Regional Capacity Development plan 2015 onwards WG-TDI, ROE, WIGOS-PO 9. Capacity development 10. Communication and outreach Priority Activity for RA-VITimelineResponsibility Contribute to WIGOS communication and outreach across the Region 1 2013-2015WG-TDI, TT- WIGOS, WIGOS-PO 13/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation 2. Key Activity Areas for Regional WIGOS Implementation

14. WIGOS TT and Sub-TT of Radar data exchange continue their work National WIGOS implementation: examples of good practice from Members having WIGOS already implemented will be advertised Sustain link between regional experts and CBS OPAG-IOS Chairs WG-TDI should be invited to CBS sessions WIGOS Workshop in RA VI to transfer knowledge, experience and skills from NMHSs which already have implemented WIGOS compliant networks Financing has not been yet assured! 14/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 3. Next steps

15. There is no sufficient awareness of WIGOS among some members WIGOS does not always get the necessary priority Different internal regulations and plans in NMHSs hamper the implementation of the regional WIGOS implementation plan Lack of face to face meetings of the task teams Communication structure are not efficient yet Lack of financial resources for the TT work. Critical - in particular - is the financial uncertainty of the WIGOS Workshop in RA VI! 15/15 ICG WIGOS-4, Geneva, 17 - 20 February 2015 4. Risks

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