1. Review of Regional WIGOS Implementation Plan (R-WIP) in RAII
Yoshiro TANAKA
田中 芳郎
Planning Division
Administration Department
Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
WMO RAII Expert Group on WIGOS
(Abu Dhabi, UAE, Oct-Nov 2016)

2. Outline
Background
Progress of WIGOS Projects in RA II
Key Issues in Implementing WIGOS

3. 1. Background of WMO discussions
1. Cg-16 (Geneva, 2011) (Res. 50)
Decides to implement WIGOS
Requests the regional associations
To develop R-WIP
To coordinate WIGOS implementation activities with the WIS in their operating plans and working programs
To promote capacity-building and outreach activities to assist Members in the implementation of WIGOS
2. RAII-15 (Doha, 2012)
Decides to adopt R-WIP-II (Res. 3)
Decides to re-establish RAII WG-WIGOS/WIS (Res. 11)

4. 1. Background of WMO discussions
3. Cg-17 (Geneva, 2015) (Res. 23)
Decides
That the development of WIGOS will continue during its pre-operational phase in the seventeenth financial period with the aim of having Members benefit from a fully operational WIGOS from 2020 onward;
That special priority must be given to those activities that will assist Members in implementing their WIGOS national plans, with a special focus on the least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States where the needs are the highest;
That high priority should be given to strengthening the capacity of developing and least developed countries, through the provision of guidance on best practices and procedures in the area of integration of automatic weather stations in their observing networks;
That high priority should be given to the development of a strategy to mitigate risk posed by integration of data operated by organizations other than NMHSs.

5. 1. Background of WMO discussions
4. EC-68 (Geneva, 2016) (Decision 5.1(1)/1)
Endorses the Concept Note on establishment of WMO Regional WIGOS Centres
Establishment of one or more Regional WIGOS Centres in pilot mode from 2017,
Operational phase of initial Regional WIGOS Centres beginning mid-2018
Establishment of Regional WIGOS Centres covering all WMO Regions by 2019.
Urges regional associations and Members to familiarize themselves with the RWC Concept;
Urges Members to actively participate in the implementation of the RWC;
Requests that consideration be given by regional associations and Members to, wherever possible, building RWC functions into existing WMO centres as an alternative to establishing new centres;

6. 2. Progress of each WIGOS Project
No. I Monitor and review the Implementation of EGOS- IP in RA II
No. II Standard and best practise Portal
No. III-1 Integration of Surface-based Remote Sensing Data in the East Asia
No. III-2 Capacity Building in Radar Techniques in the Southeast Asia
No. IV Enhance the Availability and Quality Management Support for NMHSs in Surface, Climate and Upper-air Observations
No. V Develop a Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System (SDS-WAS) in Asia Node
No. VI Develop Support for NMHSs in Satellite Data, Products and Training

7. Project. I Monitor and review the Implementation of EGOS- IP in RA II
Key Regional Players: CMA, HKO (Hong Kong)
Completed
A portal for sharing the national progress of EGOS-IP implementation was established by CMA Meteorological Observation Centre (MOC).
A report template has been prepared by S.T. Chen from HKO.
The technical scheme of assessing the progress was drafted by CMA MOC.
The evaluation indexes were divided into seven aspects: management, integration, observation capacity, products, standardization, data quality and acquisition, cooperation.
On-going
The report template will be posted to the portal.
National focal points on EGOS-IP from Members will be invited to test the portal.
The national progress report about EGOS-IP implementation will be requested to upload to the portal.
The whole assessment of implementation progress for RA II will be completed in 2016.

8. Project. II Standard and Practical Portal, including Technical Documents with Necessary Details in English from all RA II Members
Key Regional Players: KMA
Completed
KMA’s domestic project for standardization of met observations finished 1st phase (2013).
By 2015, more than 3,600 sites data from 28 agencies (including local gov.) were collected into one system. 85% of the data are collected in real time.
QCed data are open for domestic agencies for DRR, public broadcast and local governments.
On-going
Development of webpage for sharing the experience of standards and best practice.
Form to collect standards and best practice from RAII Members will be developed and distributed after RAII- 16 session.
The collected information will be shared through the webpage to exchange the experiences and know- how.

9. Project. III-1 Integration of Surface-based Remote Sensing Data in the East Asia
Key Regional Players: CMA, JMA, KMA
Completed
Real-time exchange of radar CAPPI products and automated weather station data between Japan and Korea
Evaluation of Impact of assimilation of QPE over Korea on NWP over Japan
On-going
Progress of JMA-KMA projects will be monitored, and the benefit and difficulties of regional exchange of surface-based remote sensing observations will be identified.
Based on the new RMDCN system between KMA and CMA, more detailed bilateral discussion on the issues of real-time radar data exchange will be initiated.
KMA is developing the system for broadcasting the domestic GNSS data in BUFR via WIS/GTS, and it is expected to be finished and operational by the end of JMA will disseminate the domestic GNSS data in BUFR via WIS/GTS by mid of 2018.

10. Project. III-2 Capacity Building in Radar Techniques in the Southeast Asia
Key Regional Players: ASEAN-SCMG: Thailand, Malaysia
Completed
ASEAN Regional Training Workshop on Weather Radar Maintenance, QPE and Forecast (Bangkok, 2014) with 20 participants from 7 ASEAN members.
National reports on usage of weather radar (Thailand and Malaysia submitted to 35th ASEAN/SCMG, 2013)
TMD – JMA technical meetings on radar issues started in 2011 and followed by 2012, 2013, , 2015 meetings as activities of WMO/ESCAP Typhoon Committee.
MMD – JMA technical meetings on radar issues started in 2014.
BMKG – JMA technical meetings on remote- sensing technology started in 2015.
On-going
Continuous activities for capacity building on QA/QC techniques of weather radar in Southeast Asia thorough technical meetings.
Experimental radar data exchange for radar composite map in Southeast Asia subsequent to the technical meetings on radar issues.
Thailand proposed to hold Regional Training Workshop on Weather Radar Quality and Standardization at ASEAN/SCMG (Myanmar, Aug ).
To be approved as RA II/V Joint WIGOS Project as proposed as Jakarta Declaration.
Consider further involvement of other Members in the Regions.
Consider the establishment of Coordination Group for effective management of the project.

11. Project. IV Enhance the Availability and Quality Management Support in Surface, Climate and Upper-air Observations
Key Regional Players: JMA (Coordinator) and Coordination Group
Completed
WMO/JMA Survey on met. instruments, calibration and training in RA II was implemented, and the consolidated report was issued as WMO/IOM No (available on RIC Tsukuba website)
The users’ needs were clarified (i.e. lack of standard instruments, SI tractability etc.)
So-called “RIC-Tsukuba Package”, combination of cooperative activities;
Preliminary survey
Provision of standard instruments and/or inspection equipment
On-the-job training
Follow-up
successfully implemented in some NMHSs (i.e. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc.)
On-going
To develop a draft report for the WMO/JMA investigation survey (implemented in 2016) on quality management of meteorological observation by NMHS in RA II.
To hold a workshop focusing on sharing and transferring technical skills of observations quality management.
Continue providing “RIC-Tsukuba Package” to ensure traceability of instruments and improve quality of surface observation in RA II.
To enhance RIC-Tsukuba webpage in friendly and attractive manner.

12. Project. V Develop a Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System (SDS-WAS) in Asia Node
Key Regional Players: CMA, JMA, KMA
Completed
The three dust forecast models (from CMA JMA and KMA) have been continuously operated.
A web portal to display in real time all SDS models including ECMWF and NCEP forecast products was developed.
Dust forecast model products verification has been carried out. Data –exchanged list has been identified.
On-going
RA II encouraged China to realize its plans related to sand and dust storm-related services and recommended a demonstration of operational forecasting capabilities.
CMA will apply for WMO RSMC (Regional Specialized Meteorological Center) with activity specialization on atmospheric Sand Dust Forecasts.

13. Project. VI Develop Support for NMHSs in Satellite Data, Products and Training
Key Regional Players: JMA, KMA and other satellite operators in RA II
Completed
Establishment of the Project website
RA II WIGOS Project Newsletters (quarterly)
Asia/Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC):
4th Conference, Melbourne, Australia (Oct 2013)
5th Conference, Shanghai, China (Nov 2014)
6th Conference, Tokyo, Japan (Nov 2015)
7th Conference, Incheon, Republic of Korea (Oct 2016)
Russia, India and Indonesia newly joined.
Memorandum signed by PR from sponsors (WMO EC-68, 2016)
Coordination Group meetings:
3rd meeting, Tokyo, Japan (Nov 2015)
4th meeting, Incheon, Republic of Korea (Oct 2016)
Held training seminars on meteorological satellite data for NMHSs in Asia and Pacific region along with AOMSUC.
Support users for smooth transition to the new generation satellites.
Tutor programs (dispatching experts on satellite data utilization) for users in Asia and Pacific to facilitate efficient use of Himawari-8.
Feasibility study on Himawari-8 event-driven rapid-scan with AuBoM.
On-going
RA II WIGOS Project Newsletters on satellite issues to be continued.
Promote supportive activities of user readiness for new generation satellites, considering coming launches of Himawari-9 (2016), FY- 4A (2016), GEO-KOMPSAT-2A (2018).
Enhance training events on usage of Himawari-8/9. (Corresponding activities for FY-4A, GEO-KOMPSAT-2A will also be expected)
AOMSUC and training seminar 8th Conference (Vladivostok, Russia, )

14. 3. Key issues in Implementing WIGOS
Challenges in RA II
One step ahead of other Regions (RA-II session is the first after EC-68 (2016) RA II can be a model case followed by other Regions
Insufficient understanding of potential benefits of WIGOS Further promotion of WIGOS will be required (establishing webpage for regional WIGOS?)

15. 3. Key issues in Implementing WIGOS
Challenges in RA II
Involvement of more Members RA II covers so widely from west to east. Is it efficient to have one project covering the whole area?
Collaboration with neighboring Regions Jakarta Declaration is a good example. If appropriate, inter-regional collaboration will be beneficial for Members concerned.

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