omm wmo “unparalleled international co-operation” the expanded space-based component of the wmo...
Post on 28-Dec-2015
239 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
OMM
WMO
“Unparalleled International Co-operation”The Expanded Space-Based Component of the
WMO World Weather Watch’s Global Observing System
-------------
Michel Jarraud
Deputy-Secretary General
World Meteorological Organization
OMM
WMO
On April 1, 1960 the first U.S. weather satellite launched from Cape Canaveral, FL
SATELLITES AND THE WWW
UN Resolution for “international co-operation in the peaceful uses of outer space” adopted 20 December 1961
Satellites offered substantial opportunities for improvements in meteorological services
UNGA called on WMO to lead a study and report on recommendations
Report delivered in June 1962: “First report on the advancement of atmospheric sciences and their application in the light of developments in outer space”
Birth of WMO’s World Weather Watch
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users
Observing the Atmosphere Cloud Imagery Temperature and Humidity Winds Precipitation Atmospheric Chemistry Volcanic Ash Dust, Smoke and Aerosols
Observing the Ocean Surface Sea-Surface Temperatures Ocean-Surface Winds Ocean Ice Ocean-Level and Waves Ocean-Surface Biology
Observing the Land Surface Land Surface Parameters Floods Forest Fires Vegetation Cover Drought & Crop Monitoring
Climate Applications Climate Indicators Verification of Climate Models Ocean Climate Models Monitoring El Niño
Forecasting Applications Synoptic Analysis Numerical Weather Prediction Nowcasting Tropical Storms
OMM
WMO
Disaster Related Phenomena
Atmospheric Chemistry
Volcanic Ash
Dust, Smoke and Aerosols
Floods
Forest Fires
Drought & Crop Monitoring Tropical Storms
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users (examples)
Cloud Imagery
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users (examples)
Volcanic ash
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users (examples)
Dust, Smoke and Aerosols
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users (examples)
Floods
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users (examples)
Forest Fires
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users (examples)
Monitoring Tropical Storms
OMM
WMO
Global applications and users (examples)
Monitoring El Niño
SST for 3 differentDecembers
1988
1990
1998
OMM
WMO
Expanded space-based component of the GOS
NASA confirmed its commitment to make observations available without restriction (applies to all relevant
missions including Aqua, Terra, NPP, TRMM, GPM and QuickSCAT)
NASA’s missions de facto part of the space-based component of the GOS
NASDA indicated present and future satellite missions including TRMM, AMSR-E onboard Aqua, ADEOS II and the GCOM series should be considered part of the new WMO R&D constellation for the space-based
component of the GOS
OMM
WMO
Expanded space-based component of the GOS
ESA has established a dialogue towards the availability of specific data and products from ESA’s ENVISAT
mission
ESA intends to jointly organise a dedicated, specific AO to foster the use of data
Rosaviakosmos confirmed that experimental and R&D instruments on board its operational METEOR 3M N1 satellite as well as on its future Ocean series and other missions could be considered as a potential contribution
to the space-based component of the WMO GOS
OMM
WMO
WWW’s space-based component of the GOS (2002)
OMM
WMO
WMO Space Programme
WMO agreed to establish a WMO Space Programme as a matter of priority Scope, goals and objectives respond to the
considerable growth in the utilisation of environmental satellite data, product and services
within the expanded space-based component of the WMO Global Observing System Guiding principles: optimisation of the space-based
system, use of existing WMO structures and integration with other types of observations
OMM
WMO
WMO Space Programme
Inclusion of R&D satellite systems increases the need for coordination mechanisms Expand CGMS to include R&D space agencies contributing to the space-based component of the WMO GOS Consultative Meetings on High-Level Policy on Satellite Matters to be institutionalised to more formally establish dialogue with, and participation of environmental satellite agencies in WMO matters
OMM
WMO
International coordination
CGMS (Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites)
CEOS (Committee on Earth Observation Satellites)
IGOS (Integrated Global Observing Strategy) Partnership
Inter-agency Meeting on Outer Space Activities
COPUOS
OMM
WMO
The Integrated Global Observing Strategy (IGOS) Partnership
“for the definition, development and implementation of an Integrated Global Observing Strategy”
brings together efforts of a number of international agencies concerned with global environmental issues, research, and observing systems
established in June 1998 by a formal exchange of letters amongst 13 founding Partners
IGOS Objectives
OMM
WMO
to provide an overarching view to help improve understanding by governments of the significance of global monitoring
to provide a framework for decisions by implementing agencies to ensure continuity in the observation of key variables
to offer a forum for exchange of information on the Partners’ relevant activities and to promote dialogue between space agencies, agencies supporting in-situ observing systems and scientific research programmes
IGOS aims
OMM
WMO
to identify gaps in existing observation systems and to seek to address user requirements, including requirements to strengthen the institutional capacity to implement integrated global observations
to carry out specific activities to develop and enhance individual components that will complement and demonstrate the value of the Strategy
to promote amongst user groups, all aspects of the Strategy implementation by national and international agencies, including supporting data policies, enhanced product processing, better archiving and improved accessibility to products.
IGOS aims
OMM
WMO
IGOS Themes
Not practical to attempt to define a single and comprehensive global system which can satisfy all needs for environmental information in one step
IGOS Themes allow for coherent definition and development of an overall global strategy for observing selected fields of common interest among a group of Partners.
Selection of a theme is based on an assessment of the relevant scientific and operational priorities for overcoming deficiencies, as well as analysis of the state of development of relevant existing and planned observing systems.
OMM
WMO
A new era for WMO Members
Space-based component of the WMO Global Observing System (GOS) is expanding quickly
Provides invaluable satellite data, products and services, much more than ever before in the history of the World Weather Watch
WMO to establish a new WMO Space Programme which will provide for both external and internal coordination necessary to maximize the
exploitation of the new GOS
OMM
WMO
OMM
WMO
Disasters and sustainable development Johannesburg declaration - 2002
Challenges we face: Deterioration of the global environment Desertification Increased pollution Effect of climate change Natural disasters; more frequent and more devastating
Our commitment to sustainable development: Pledge to give priority attention to fight against natural
disasters
OMM
WMO
top related