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WMO
WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS)
CBS EXPERT TEAM ON AIRCRAFT-BASED OBSERVING SYSTEMS
1st Session (Geneva, 10-13 September, 2013)
Dr I. Zahumensky
WIGOS-PO
Observing and Information Systems Department
WMO
Outline What is WIGOS Why WIGOS Key Areas Implementation Observing Practices & Procedures TOR of ET-ABO and WIGOS related Tasks
What is WIGOS?
A future framework for coordination and evolution of WMO observing systems and contributions to co-sponsored observing systems;
A WMO priority; It is about doing more & better with what we
have now … for better service delivery; It is change management process.
WIGOS Framework
At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is about: Documenting and implementing standard and
recommended practices and procedures in making and sharing observations,
Coordination and collaboration for efficiency and effectiveness,
Integration and interoperability in all senses, Timely delivering observations that meet user
needs in a way they can use them, Empowering NMHSs
WIGOS Vision
Coordinated, comprehensive, reliable & trusted observations for WMO & Partners;
Addressing, in a cost-effective and sustainable manner, the evolving observing requirements of Members in delivering their weather, climate, water and related environmental services;
Enhanced coordination & cooperation at global, regional/sub-regional and national levels for the benefit of society.
Global Observing System
(WWW/GOS) Observing component of
Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW)
WMO Hydrological Observations
(including WHYCOS) Observing component of
Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW)
WIGOS Observing Systems
What do we mean by interoperability?
Ability to access, combine or compare observations from one source or system with those from another To achieve this, we need:
Metadata (WIGOS) Standards Regulatory material
Interoperability is key to turning observations into effective data, products and services that meet real user needs
Why WIGOS?
Challenges – how to response to: Disasters Climate change Resource pressures
Advances (scientific and technical): Observing technology (improvements/new) Numerical modelling and data assimilation Capacity to access and use observations in
decision making
Why WIGOS?
Shortcomings of the current situation: Obs. networks/systems not sustainable, Design and planning not coordinated, Obs. standards not respected (lack of compliance), DBs not integrated (inconsistent, not compatible)
including those of metadata, Considerable deficiencies in QMS,
Further uncoordinated development of the present observing systems/networks with their deficiencies will not allow Members to adequately meet challenges of the future
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
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Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Data discovery, delivery & archival
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS Key Areas
WIGOS Implementation
To achieve the WIGOS Vision, the WIGOS framework shall 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.
WIGOS Framework Implementation Plan (WIP)
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Background
2. Key Activity Areas for WIGOS Implementation
3. Project Management
4. Implementation
5. Resources
6. Risk Assessment / Management
7. Outlook
Annexes
KEY ACTIVITY AREAS 1) Management of WIGOS
implementation 2) Collaboration with WMO co-
sponsored observing systems & international partners
3) Design, planning and optimized evolution
4) Observing System operation and maintenance
5) Quality Management6) Standardization, system
interoperability and data compatibility
7) The WIGOS Operational Information Resource
8) Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
9) Capacity development10) Communications and outreach
Observing Practices & Procedures Standards and recommendations for
instruments and methods of observation - all aspects of observations and observing systems: establishment and installation; management and operation; maintenance, inspection and supervision; delivery & sharing of observations and
metadata; data and metadata management
(collection; processing, QA/QC, monitoring, remedial actions/fault procedures, …)
Documenting known quality is key.
TORs of ET-ABO and Tasks WIGOS relevant TOR:
Development and maintenance of the QMS for aircraft observations; Scientific and technical development and maintenance of the aircraft
observing system; Enhancement and optimization of the aircraft observing system in line with
the requirements of Members and CBS guidance (EGOS-IP); Training and outreach activities to support promotion and further
development of the aircraft observing system; Support to the Chairperson of OPAG-IOS on the implementation of the
WIGOS framework and its operational aspects.
Contributions to development of: WIGOS RM (standards, recommendations; best practices) (5, 6, 27) WIGOS Metadata standards and implementation guidance (3) WIGOS QMS (5, 6) WIR (26) Training material and guidelines (20)
Assistance to Members in WIGOS implementation
www.wmo.int
Thank you for your attention
www.wmo.int/wigos