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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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