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WMO INTEGRATED GLOBAL OBSERVING SYSTEM

(WIGOS) STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION

ICG-WIGOS-3(Dr S. Barrell, Chair, ICG-WIGOS)

WMO; OBS

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Outline

(Do we still need to ask) what is WIGOS? Status of WIGOS Implementation

Progress in key areas Activities & achievements since ICG-WIGOS-2

Objectives for ICG-WIGOS-3

What is WIGOS?

A future observing framework for coordination and evolution of WMO observing systems and WMO contributions to co-sponsored observing systems.

A WMO priority With WMO Information System (WIS), a WMO

contribution to GEOSS. WIGOS is not:

Replacing or taking-over existing observing systems, which will continue to be 'owned' and operated by a diverse array of organizations, programmes and, importantly, Members.

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)

GFCS Climate change, environmental sustainability Resource pressures and accountability

Advances (scientific and technical): Observing technology (improvements & new) Numerical modelling and data assimilation Increased user capability & demand 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) or

interoperable, including metadata, Considerable deficiencies in QMS (maintenance, …),  Lack of qualified staff; Inability to respond effectively to opportunities (NWP, new

technologies, etc); 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 and co-sponsors;

Addressing, in a cost-effective, sustained and integrated manner, the evolving observing requirements of Members in delivering weather, climate, water and related environmental services;

Enhanced coordination & cooperation at regional, sub-regional and national levels for the benefit of society.

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Management of WIGOS Implementation

Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners

Communications and outreach

Quality Management

Standards, interoperability & compatibility

Operational Information Resource

Capacity Development

Design, planning and optimised evolution

Data discovery, delivery & archival

Observing system operation & maintenance

WIGOS Framework: Key activity areas

Implementation of WIGOS

Cg-XVI (2011): WIGOS shall be implemented in the current financial period

ICG-WIGOS Interpretation: The following elements of the WIGOS

Framework must be implemented by Cg-XVII in 2015: WIGOS Regulatory Material (Phase I) WIGOS Metadata Standards WIGOS Information Resource (WIR) Initial Regional WIGOS Implementation Plans (R-

WIPS)

WIGOS Operation-ready by 2016

Implementation of WIGOS (II)

ICG-WIGOS Interpretation: It is expected and understood that additional

elements will follow in subsequent financial periods:

WIGOS Regulatory Material (Phase II) WIGOS Quality Management Framework National WIGOS Implementation Plans WIGOS Information Resource (Phase II)

(Note that the full implementation of the component observing systems under WIGOS may take decades; cf. ‘implementation of the GOS’)

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WIGOS Implementation: Since ICG-WIGOS-2

All (active) ICG-WIGOS Task Teams have met several times and will report on their activities: TT-WRM (face-to-face + telecons) TT-WMD (face-to-face + telecons) TT-WQM established, not yet met

Regional WIGOS framework Implementation Plans RA II, IV, VI Plans approved RA I, III, V to be approved in 2014

Technical Commissions engaged in WIGOS planning and task teams

Progress in key activity areas

Progress on all key 10 WIGOS framework activities such as: WIGOS Management and Collaboration Data discovery, access & retrieval – via WIS WIGOS Operational Information Resource WIGOS Regulatory Material WIGOS Metadata specification and guidance WIGOS Quality Management activity Communications and outreach

Hear more about these during the meeting WIGOS a WMO priority in draft WMO Strategic Plan

Input to evolving draft

Other issues for information

WIGOS Information Resource 'launched' at EC-65 WIGOS Project Office

Nearly Fully staffed and on an accelerated path WIGOS Project Manager: Lars Peter Riishojgaard

National WIGOS Implementation Plans – next phase of WIGOS, although some interest already

Collaboration with partners in WIGOS GEOSS and AfriGEOSS? European Commission and regional networks? GCOS and GEOSS GFCS GCW Steering Group

Review progress in regional WIGOS plans Explore and resolve challenges at regional level Explore how RA's can assist in national WIGOS

planning and preparedness Review progress and issues of technical commissions in

relation to WIGOS Integration of WIGOS in TC work plans Outline processes for approval of relevant material (eg

WRM) and integration of WIGOS in TC work programme

Consider process for National WIGOS Implementation Plans, noting need for WIGOS RM and Metadata Consider steps, focal points, tools

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Objectives of ICG-WIGOS-3

Objectives of ICG-WIGOS-3

Review overall progress on WIGOS framework implementation Achievements and challenges Accelerate and seek closure on key tasks for Cg-17

Review and advise on work of Task Teams TT-WIGOS Regulatory Material

Finalization of initial material Mechanism for approval by TCs, EC, Cg

TT-WIGOS Metadata Definition of core WIGOS metadata Mechanisms for approval by TCs, EC, CG

TT-WIGOS Quality Management Review progress and targets

Objectives of ICG-WIGOS-3

Review WIP - Targets, milestones and responsibilities Review key relationships and partnerships

GFCS, DRR GCOS, GEOSS

Prepare for EC-66 Do we all understand what is needed to achieve

implementation by Cg-17? By ICG-WIGOS, TC's, in RA's, in Secretariat, by

Members, by partners How do we transition WIGOS framework implementation

(Cg-17) to WIGOS becoming operational (by Cg-18) How to 'sell' the ongoing priority status of WIGOS? Key messages for EC-66

Summary

Great work by experts, WIGOS Project Office and Secretariat (all programmes)

Communications and Outreach effective Overall on target to deliver on WIGOS Framework

Implementation Plan by Cg-17 Key risk areas:

WIGOS Metadata? Streamlined approval of WIGOS Regulatory

material, phase 1 Positioning for WIGOS as WMO priority for 2016-

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