EMWIN Emergency Managers’ Weather Information Network Instant 24x7 National Weather Service Data & Warnings at Lowest Cost Japan Tsunami, Mar 11, 2011; Indian Ocean Tsunami, Dec. 26, 2004; Haitian Earthquake, Jan. 12, 2010 UNESCO IOC/SC-IOCARIBE XI Meeting May 18, 2011, Univ. of Miami, Key Biscayne, FL USA Bill Proenza, Regional Director, National Weather Service, Southern U.S. Are we really safer in the 21st Century? Only if we are better prepared since are risk to life is actually higher! 1

Global Telecommunication System (GTS) GTS – Satellite World-Wide Meteorology Network Consists of three layers: Base of Meteorological Telecom Network (Washington, Moscow, Melbourne) Regional Meteorological Telecom Network (RMTN) The Caribbean Islands are part of RMTN (WMO Region IV) The RMTN provides two-way and one-way communication services through the International Satellite Communications System (ISCS). National Meteorological Telecom Network (NMTN) NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

Emergency Managers’ Weather Information Network EMWIN – reliable GOES satellite based National Weather Service dissemination system for emergency managers but also opened to any interested parties under GOES east and west service umbrellas. Offers instant receiving of NWS warnings & data without recurring costs ! NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

EMWIN – How does it Work ? NWS SOUTHERN REGION EMWIN Satellite Dish Optional Alarm Controller Receiver Desktop or Laptop PC To Alarm Units NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

GTS & EMWIN comparison… Global Tele- communication System Users Meteorological Services Airports/Universities/Govts Organizations that can pay Hardware PC, 8-ft fixed dish, work station Emergency Mgmt. Weather Information Network Users Emergency Managers First Responders Open to all Hardware PC, portable dish & receiver NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

GTS & EMWIN comparison… Intelsat Delivery 128,000 baud C – Band Less than a minute Required Hardware Fixed dish 8-ft (2.4m) Work Station Computer Receiver Modem/Cable Costs ~ $54,000 to $81,000 U.S. (initial) ~ $7,032 U.S. (recurring per year) EMWIN GOES Delivery 19,200 baud L – Band Less than a minute Required Hardware Dish 1 meter (or 2 m) Desk/Laptop Computer Demodulator/Cable Costs ~ $2,000 U.S. (initial) $ 0 (recurring per year) NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

GTS & EMWIN NWS SOUTHERN REGION GTS Dissemination EMWIN Dissemination Tsunami Alert Products ~ Less than one minute From send to receive Average Tsunami alert text products from NWS Pacific and Alaska Tsunami Warning Centers EMWIN Dissemination Tsunami Alert Products ~ Less than one minute From send to receive Average Tsunami alert text products from NWS Pacific and Alaska Tsunami Warning Centers. EMWIN’s lower baud rate has little discernible delay on product delivery. NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

EMWIN Broadcast Coverage Area GOES WEST GOES EAST Very large area coverage includes entire western Atlantic Basin and much more! NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

EMWIN: Emergency Managers’ Weather Information Network Minimal initial investment (no more than $2000) No monthly fees Speed/Reliability - GOES relays text & graphics Updated via satellite - 24 / 7 Portable – for work, home or road: 1m dish Software – program it to your needs Alarm capable - visible & audible Retransmission - programmable forwarding NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

EMWIN and its improvements ! GOES-13 has doubled the speed to 19,200 baud and employs error correcting for more data reliability. EMWIN receive frequency is compliant with international standards and agreements. EMWIN software can have decoding upgrades. EMWIN specific hardware (1m dish plus receiver) compliant with future upgrades. Upgraded EMWIN system in place - 2011. NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

GTS & EMWIN Summary NWS SOUTHERN REGION VARIABLES GTS EMWIN Data Delivery Direction Two – way One - way Data Delivery System Satellite – C Band Satellite – L Band Software Configurable Yes Alarm Capable Hardware Fixed large Dish, office workstation Portable small Dish, low cost PC/Laptop Portable No Warning Delivery Speed Fast ~ Less than one minute Reliability Excellent Costs $ 54,000 – 81,000 (US) Initial startup plus $ 7,032 recurring per yr $ 2,000 (US) Initial startup $ 0 recurring per yr NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

NWS website for EMWIN hardware vendors: http://iwin. nws. noaa NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov

EMWIN Emergency Managers’ Weather Information Network Instant access to National Weather Service warnings & data at no recurring costs ! Bill Proenza, Regional Director National Weather Service, Southern U.S.A. NWS SOUTHERN REGION www.srh.weather.gov