1. Météo-France contribution Participation of the inter-regional service (DIRNE from Strasbourg) –Forecast assistance for COPS –Evaluation of AROME output for MAP-D- PHASE Additional soundings

2. Cooperation with DIRNE A win to win experience : –Assistance of a local and professional forecaster –Opportunity to exchange with the scientists working on the future operational tools Strong support from Météo-France

3. Forecast assistance To assist aircraft mission planing (only July) One dedicated forecaster available –In Stasbourg between 06-11h –In Baden between 06-18h in case of COPS alert

4. Forecast assistance : a few issues that need to be discussed Installation of a SYNERGIE work station in Baden Better definition of the alert procedures Coordination with other forecasters ….

5. Additional soundings at 06 and 18 UTC Météo-France : Nancy EUCOS –COPS IOP’s FR : Nancy, Trappes, Lyon DE : Idar Oberstein, Stuttgart, Altenstadt, München, Meiningen, Kümersbruck, Siemarigen CH: Payern –E-TREC IOP’s : 35°N / 55° N – 10° W / 10° E