2012 project update: tropical cyclone impacts graphics
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Item 12-21. 2012 Project Update: Tropical Cyclone Impacts Graphics. Note some recent web enhancements. David Sharp NOAA/NWS Melbourne, FL Pablo Santos NOAA/NWS Miami, FL Frank Alsheimer NOAA/NWS Charleston, SC Shannon White NOAA/NWS FDTB Tim Schott NOAA/NWS 0S21. URL; TCIG naming - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2012 Project Update:
Tropical Cyclone Impacts Graphics
David SharpNOAA/NWS Melbourne, FL
Pablo SantosNOAA/NWS Miami, FL
Frank AlsheimerNOAA/NWS Charleston, SC
Shannon White NOAA/NWS FDTB
Tim SchottNOAA/NWS 0S21
Item 12-21
Note some recentweb enhancements.• URL; TCIG naming• Website redesign• KML vs. PNG displays• Removed “Very Low”• Interactive Text Reader
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
Presentation Goal
• This presentation intends to do one thing:– To support the recommendation for initiating and executing the
necessary steps to transition the TCIG from experimental status to operational status for the 2014 season; – With an acceptable alternative being the 2015 season.
– The associated Action Item is notably a “linchpin” for several other items and proposals as submitted to this year’s agenda;– A testament of realized value.
– After 10+ years of development, and 6+ years of multi-regional/multi-WFO experimental provision, many feel that it is time to make an “across the board” commitment to take deliberate action.
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
What Does This All Mean?
• A decision to transition the TCIG to operational status will:– Green light the technical and developmental resources that have
been waiting for the definitive “GO” signal.• A decision to transition the TCIG to operational status must:
– Be accompanied by a comprehensive commitment by the agency, by the respective regions, and by each coastal WFO.
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
So far, we have been voting on a year to year basis whether to remain experimental; that is, whether to continue or discontinue.
Coming Off The Back Burner
• We have been waiting for the AWIPS II era.• Current testing at WFO Houston
• We have been acquiring WFO feedback.• A diversity of WFO locations and situations; NOAA Hurricane
Conferences; ERMETs (Pilot Project sites)• We have been listening to our customers.
• Through direct feedback, Social Scientists, and Service Assessments
• We are consistent in direction with proposed decision support services and Weather-Ready Nation concepts.• Local; Regional; National
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
WFO Key West, FL
Moving To The Front Burner
• Finalize baseline version 1.0 for release• Fully supported by agency
• Program support, policy and directive, technical support, training support, etc.
• Generally “freeze” experimental version • Implement minor enhancements as we go along, but major
enhancements reserved for time of official release date.
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
A “Linchpin” ItemTropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/Irene Isaac Sandy
From the Hurricane Irene Service Assessment
Action Item (12-21)
• List of Action Items which have contingencies upon:– Item 10-39 … explore elimination of text HLS in lieu of TCIG– Item 12-22 … standardize availability of TCIG on WFO homepages– Item 12-23 … reconsider use of “low” as an impact descriptor– Item 12-24 … ensure timely auto-refresh of TCIG web pages – Item 12-25 … mature logic for inland flooding; include river flooding– Item 12-26 … mosaic capability; inter-site coordination; inland WFOs– Item 11-34 … baseline inputs; ensure harmony with NHC, HPC, & SPC– Item 11-35 … provide TCIG service backup capability
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
For Example: Decision Support Services(for local, regional, and national depictions)
improveinter-site
coordination
TC Warnings dropped;TCIG impact info lost
Decision Support
• Graphicasts or Impact Graphics ???– Local Impact Information ???– Objective Information ???– GIS Intelligent Information ???– Decision-making Information ???
• Not just “Awareness” information ???
• The Public Deserves Briefings Too– WFO Home Page Link– Recorded Briefings– Point-n-Click Briefings (web interface)
• EM Briefings– Multi-level
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
TCIG !!!
Usefulness of Gridded Data
• Value of Potential Impact Grids– Computed GFE grid sets can be used by
the HLS Formatter and other DSS formatters.• For example, see Item 12-17.
– Availability to NDFD• Customer-derived applications• Time Component (THREAT vs. IMPACT)
– Onset of impact (Ok)– Duration of impact (No)
» Threat - based on “conditions”– Bulleted / Tabular impact information
• For example, see Item 11-23.– GIS Interfaces
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
What Do We Need To Do?• Finalize the layout and design of the operating versions of hazard tools.
– Perhaps a “Tool of Tools - Dashboard” (???)
• Mature the inland flood tool to use probabilistic QPF from HPC, and to better account for longer duration flood events (e.g., RFC/river flooding).
• Finalize web page functionality and address the timeliness of updates. • Harmonize all threat definitions and impact descriptions; establish
consistency thresholds among WFOs and Regions.– This is paramount for regional and national partners and customers
such as FEMA to mosaic depictions (as accomplished via the NDFD and/or the GIS mosaicking of available KMLs).
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
High Wind Tool (GFE)
What Do We Need To Do?• Establish WFO home page policy for TCIG.• Integrate TCIG with other hurricane decision support products/
services. Consider a TC DSS site that integrates TCIG and the Interactive Text Reader with other DSS information.
• Enable service back-up capability with secondary and tertiary WFOs.• Develop and provide training updates.• Establish supporting policies/directives.• Open a pathway for adding a temporal
component for impact arrival. User feedback indicates a strong desire.
• Coordinate closely with other project teams for consistency, and to prevent message confusion.– Storm Surge WWA; Hi-Res Inundation Map
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
Coastal Flood Tool (GFE)
Recommendation
• Agree to initiate and execute the necessary steps to make the TCIG operational for the 2014 season (or 2015 season). In January 2013, convene a meeting of the TCIG Team to outline a comprehensive transition strategy.
http://w1.weather.gov/tcig/
Tropical Cyclone Impact Graphics (TCIG)
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