WMO WIGOS in support of GFCS ICG-WIGOS-3 (Doc 5.4) 10 - 14 February 2014, Geneva Dr S. Barrell,...
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WMO WIGOS in support of GFCS ICG-WIGOS-3 (Doc 5.4) 10 - 14 February 2014, Geneva Dr S. Barrell, Chair, ICG-WIGOS Dr. L. P. Riishojgaard, WIGOS-PO
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WIGOS Framework At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is about: Documenting and implementing standard and recommended practices and procedures in making and sharing observations; Collaboration & Cooperation & Coordination 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
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WIGOS in support of GFCSICG-WIGOS-3 (Doc 5.4)
10 - 14 February 2014, Geneva
Dr S. Barrell, Chair, ICG-WIGOS
Dr. L. P. Riishojgaard, WIGOS-PO
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, i.e. The Global Observing System The Global Atmosphere Watch The Global Climate Observing system The WMO hydrological obsering systems
WIGOS Framework At its simplest, the WIGOS framework is about:
Documenting and implementing standard and recommended practices and procedures in making and sharing observations;
Collaboration & Cooperation & Coordination 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
Why WIGOS? Shortcomings of the current situation:
Observational networks/systems not sustainable and stable
Design and planning not coordinated, leading to both gaps and redundancies
Observational standards not respected (lack of compliance) in some cases not articulated
Databases covering observational networds not integrated (inconsistent, not compatible) including those of metadata
Deficiencies in Quality Management (maintenance, documentation, monitoring, reporting, …),
What is the specific link to GFCS? Many observational needs are shared between weather
and climate applications, but with somewhat different requirements Through WIGOS, both sets of requirements can be
met in an efficient and cost-effective way
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
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s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of DRR Ensure national and
regional coordination
includes GFCS
representatives
Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
cces
s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of GFCS
Understand GFCS
observational needs (start with GCOS;
review & plan networkData and meta
data management, delivery and archival
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
cces
s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of DRR
Particular requirements for climate in terms of long-
term calibration
Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
cces
s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of GFCS
Requirements for climate in
terms of continuity of
records
Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
cces
s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of GFCS
Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
Essential for data discovery
and correct interpretation
of data
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
cces
s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of GFCS
Ensure easy access to
information on observing
systems for GFCS needs
Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
Capacity Development
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
cces
s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Communications and outreach
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of GFCS
Linked with GFCS capacity development
strategy
Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
To facilitate and support the operation of WIGOS
Communications and outreach
To oversee, guide and coordinate WIGOS To plan, implem
ent and evolve W
IGO
S com
ponent systems
To e
nsur
e su
pply
of a
nd a
cces
s to
W
IGO
S o
bser
vatio
ns
Management of WIGOS Implementation / operation
Collaboration with co-sponsors and partners
Quality Management
Standardization, interoperability & compatibility
Operational Information Resource
Capacity Development
Design, planning and optimised evolution
Observing system operation & maintenance
WIGOS in support of GFCS
Communicate messages
about the need to strengthen
core observations
for GCOS
Data and metadata management, delivery and archival
In conclusion… WIGOS:
will not fix all problems of current national/regional observing systems/networks;
but will lay down the framework – to allow Members
to start addressing the current problems in a: systematic, coordinated, sustainable, efficient & effective way.
