1. The Association of Hydro-Meteorological Equipment Industry The Future of the Weather Enterprise August 20, 2014 Brian Day (HMEI Chair)

2. HydroMeteorological Equipment Industry  Formed 2001 with Consultative Status  Diverse Membership ( 125 Members)  Core Industry – The Data Is Important

3. Question What are the present impediments to a successful enterprise?  Dr. Calpini, President of CIMO 1.Promote high quality information 2.Develop worldwide compatibility to ensure worldwide comparability  Requirements 1.Specifications and Standards (CIMO Guide) 2.Maintenance and Life Cycle Man. (Training) 3.Sustainable Funding (?)

4. Conclusion What Do We Know?  Dollar Value of Data (Today versus Future)  Worldwide Data Holes  Not all Countries Do As Well As Others How/Can/Should We Do It Differently?  The Bullet Train Story Promote high quality information Develop worldwide compatibility to ensure worldwide comparability