1. Hanoi Regional Forecasting Support Centre
SUSTAINING NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
– STRENGTHENING WMO REGIONAL AND GLOBAL CENTERS
Hanoi Regional Forecasting Support Centre
Presented by Pham Van Tan
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam
19 June 2013

2. Presentation overview1
Observation Network and Forecast Technology
Initial results of Hanoi Regional Forecasting
Support Center 2 3
Challenges, Opportunities

3. Hydro-Meteorological Stations Network
174 national meteorological observation stations
8 upper-air observation stations
764 rainfall gauges
248 national hydrological
observation stations
17 marine hydromet stations

4. RADA NETWORK IN VIETNAM
SaPa
SonLa
VietTri
PhuLien
HoangSa
TamKy
DongHa
PleiKu
NhaBe
CaMau
TruongSa
RADA NETWORK IN VIETNAM
Current
Proposed

5. 18 lightening detectors will be installed

6. Supports to Modernize Hydro-met system
WB, JICA, Finland WB
ITALIA
Government

7. Operational Numerical Weather Prediction
The NHMS utilizes the following NWP System:
Short Range Ensemble Forecast (SREF): 17km, 15 members, multi-model multi- analysis, up to 60h
Limited-area Ensemble Prediction System (LEPS): 22km, 21 members, HRM nested in EPS of GFS, up to 120h
NWP Post-Processing: UMOS + Kalman filter

8. Hanoi RFSC
Proposed in the 1st meeting of the SWFDP-SeA RSMT, Sep 2010 in Tokyo
Selected by WMO mission to Hanoi in Feb 2011 as the lead regional centre under SWFDP-SeA project
Participated by NMCs of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam
Aimed to facilitate flow of all forecasting guidance inf. to participating centers through a password-protected website
Roles are discussing & to be expanded in the future

9. Target domain

10. Target severe weather events
Tropical cyclone track, intensity, structure changes & landfall process (wind & gust, rainfall, storm surge)
Heavy rain triggered by tropical cyclone, SW & NW monsoon, troughs & ITCZ migration, & orography;
Thunderstorm & hail associated with severe convection; cold condition & frost;
Extreme hot & dry conditions associated with fohn effect

11. Status of Hanoi RFSC
Regional Subproject Implementation Plan has been developed
The website has been developed and completed with suggestions/comments from participating countries
Username: swfdp-sea
Password: RA2 (case sensitive)

12. Current products provided via the RFSC
Contents
Status
Guidance Products issued by forecaster
Short-range (1-2 days)
Medium-range (3-5 days)
Semi-Operation
Satellite-based 0-24 Hour Products
Satellite Image: MTSAT-2
Satellite-Based Rainfall (Qmorph)
Convective Thunderstorm Forecasts
Storm Tracks
Real-time
Global NWP Products
GSM (JMA), GFS (NCEP), NOGAPS, GEM (CMC), GME (DWD), UM(KMA)
Global EPS Products
NAEFS
Regional NWP Products
WRF or COSMO
Not yet
Regional EPS Products
LEPS, SREPS
Tropical Cyclone Products
Guidance
Track and Intensity forecast
Trike Probabilistic
Under-developing
RSMC Guidance Archive
Blue products are always available

13. Example of Guidance Products Short range warning

14. Example of Global NWP Products For GSM (JMA), 24h accumulated rainfall forecast

15. Challenges: Infrastructure & Technology
Telecommunication infrastructures are still under-developed in the region
Thin observation networks; many have not been modernized & not provided real-time data
Limited data processing capacity and tools
Limited ability and capacity for data and information assimilation
Information dissemination needs improving
Transfer of data from observation networks; data and information among countries, including feedback information require very good, stable, reliable telecom infrastructure.
Observation networks need to be strengthened
Data processing capacity and tools: currently using the high performance computing (HPC) system of NCHMF, not enough for running regional models when extreme event occur; do not have adequate of tools for severe weather warning
Data and information assimilation: need to have powerful processing system and trained staff
Information dissemination need be improved

16. Challenges: Human Resources
Number of trained staff is limited
Further staff training needed in:
Interpreting various NWP/EPS and guidance products
Operational procedures/guidelines
Feedback mechanism
Model verification
Use of related applications
Public training are also needed

17. Challenges: Financial Resources
RSFC needs huge investment but countries in the region are facing economic difficulty
Need supports from WMO, WB, developed partners; public and private investments

18. Opportunities
Growing awareness on importance of weather forecast with sustainable development at all levels in countries and the region
New technology makes complex weather forecast problems possible
High demand of products due to economic growth and climate change
Technical & financial supports from WMO, Global & Regional Centers, Donors

19. Opportunities: Strong supports from the government of Viet Nam
Agreed by the Prime Minister of Viet Nam
Office space for the RFSC
Enthusiastic & motivated staff
Results from the modernization of the hydro-met programme, with hundred-millions-dollar investments
Further contributions if required

20. Thank you for your attention

21. Further Contact Details:
At Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment:
Pham Van Tan (Mr)
Deputy Director General
International Cooperation Department
Tel:
At National Center for Hydro-met Forecast:
Vo Van Hoa (Mr)
Deputy Director, NCHMF, NHMS of Vietnam
Office tel:
Mobile: