dr s barrell, chair, icg-wigos
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WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) The future observing framework in support of weather, climate, water and relevant environment services. Dr S Barrell, Chair, ICG-WIGOS. Outline. What is WIGOS Why WIGOS Vision Key Areas Integration & Interoperability Stakeholders - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WMO
WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS)
The future observing framework in support of weather, climate, water and relevant
environment services
Dr S Barrell, Chair, ICG-WIGOS
WMO
Outline What is WIGOS Why WIGOS Vision Key Areas Integration & Interoperability Stakeholders Implementation What is needed Conclusions
World Weather Watch
GOS
GDPFS
GTS
WIGOS
GCWGAW
Hydro OS
WIS
GCOSPartners
Co-sponsors
WIGOS: A future observing framework for WMO
What is WIGOS? An over-arching framework for the coordination
and evolution of WMO observing systems and the contributions of WMO to co-sponsored observing systems;
A WMO priority & a key contribution to GFCS With WIS, a WMO contribution to GEOSS; It is about doing more & better with what we have
now to enable more efficient and effective service delivery;
It is about changing the way we plan, operate and deliver observations to meet user needs.
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
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
Why WIGOS?
Challenges – how to response to: Disasters (multi-sector, multi-hazard, multi-disciplinary) Climate change Resource pressures and accountability
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 and stable, 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 (maintenance, …), Lack of qualified staff;
Through coordinated data sharing and networks/systems development, Members will be better equipped to address existing deficiencies and to meet future challenges
WIGOS Vision
Coordinated, comprehensive, reliable & trusted observations for WMO;
Addressing, in a cost-effective and sustained manner, the evolving observing requirements of Members in delivering their weather, climate, water and related environmental services;
Enhanced coordination & cooperation at sub-regional and national levels for the benefit of society.
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
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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
What do we mean by integration? Composite systems 'Network of networks’ Integration through:
Supporting diverse user needs
Systems designed for efficiency & effectiveness
NWP data assimilation Partnership & collaboration End-to-end service model Data policy, access and
exchange Coordinated network
operation & maintenance Practices and procedures
NOT one-size-fits-all
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, the need:
Metadata Standards Regulatory material
Interoperability is key to turning observations into effective data, products and services that meet real user needs
Who is involved in WIGOS?
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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 Management4. Implementation5. Resources6. Risk Assessment /
Management7. OutlookAnnexes
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
Implementation Steps - Regional Level Identify major issues of the Region (& its Sub-
regions): observational challenges, critical gaps and solutions against the identified services priorities of the Region/Sub-regions;
Indicate the best/appropriate working approach for the Region / Subregion taking advantage of on-going/planned initiatives, activities, groupings, projects (synergy of them) to address requirements, needs, priorities & associated challenges, respecting specifics of each Subregion;
Propose potential solutions against the identified services priorities of the Region/Sub-regions;
Implementation at a Regional Level Develop R-WIP:
Identify implementation activities for WIGOS Key Activity Areas;
Align R-WIP with major regional / subregional & national activities and harmonized aid-funded on-going national/bilateral/subregional projects;
Align R-WIP-I with all WMO Priorities (GFCS-IP, CB/CD, DRR), and GCOS-IP, EGOS-IP;
Propose bilateral or multilateral subregional projects, or inter-regional projects (e.g. between RA I & VI / RA I & II);
Align with existing funding and look for funding opportunities;
Identify appropriate mechanism for implementation of agreed tasks and projects.
Identify Resources and potential Donors
What does WIGOS mean at a National level? N-WIGOS must be aligned with national
needs/priorities (strategic and operational): NMS Strategy & Plan drive N-WIP N-WIP has to take such a Strategy & Plan
into account and built on it N-WIP must be consistent with:
WIP and R-WIP (Key Activity Areas), GCOS-IP, EGOS-IP, GFCS-IP;
What does WIGOS mean at a National level? Demonstrating national leadership in
observations: Best practices, Plan & design; Sustainability, maintenance & operation; Integration and interoperability;
Compliance with WMO TR (WMO-No. 49) - standard and recommended practices and procedures;
Culture change and change management; Supported by collaboration at Regional/Sub-
regional level WIGOS benefits will only be delivered through
commitment at a national level
National leadership through WIGOS WIGOS and WIS provide means & opportunities:
To enhance national observing networks for benefit of all users
To enhance sharing and accessibility of observations
To reinforce central role of NMHS through partnerships & a network of networks
To strengthen national mandate and authority Strong national coordination & cooperation will
assist in building strong regional coordination & cooperation
Current & Future Observing Capabilities
Review &Update
ImplementSystems
New Initiatives
CriticalReview or
GapAnalysis
Statement of
Guidance
Recommendationsfor
improvement
User requirements through Stakeholder engagement
National Rolling Review of Requirements
Composite Observing System Plan and Design
Sustain, Maintain & Operate Most observations are sourced nationally
Via NMHS, other agencies, space agencies Basic building blocks for WIGOS
WIGOS framework integrated planning and operating processes Assist in improved design and planning Deliver greater value from observations Develop improved support, training and
maintenance practices Mechanisms for improved coordination with
national observations providers Improve access, usability and benefits for users,
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; data and metadata management (pre-processing &
processing, QC, monitoring, remedial actions, …) Data Quality: 'fit-for-purpose' ideal Documenting known quality is key.
What is needed Cooperation & partnership (C&P)
regional organizations / sub-regional groupings overseeing the observing systems/networks,
specifically cooperation among meteorological, hydrological and marine/oceanographic institutions/services where they are separated at the national level.
C&P : crucial for building of a sustainable Regional/Subregional IOS to provide observations critical for meeting service delivery user requirements.
What is needed Communications and Outreach to gain:
Acceptance/understanding of the WIGOS concept by stakeholders;
Support of Members’ PRs and national governments (the stronger, the better):
Commitment & engagement & support to WIGOS & its implementation at a national level (ownership): fundamentally important;
Donation from funding agencies (e.g. World Bank, EU, subregional economic groupings);
In conclusion… WIGOS:
will help Members better understand the needs, priorities and challenges for national/regional observing systems/networks;
will lay down the framework – to allow Members to start addressing the current problems in a: systematic, coordinated, sustainable, efficient & effective way.