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Utilization of WMO online resources to
Improve Awareness and Use of Satellite Products
Gillie Cheelo-Intern WMO Space Programme
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
WMO; Observation and Information System Department (OBS)
11th EUMETSAT User Forum in Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
11th September 2014
Introduction A key objective of the WMO Space Programme is to: Promote availability and utilization of satellite data
and products for weather, climate, water and related applications to its Members
In light of this, WMO conducted a user survey in 2012: Results were presented at RAIDEG-4 http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/sat/documents/SAT-
PUB_SP-9-Survey-Report-2012.pdf
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Challenges identified in 2012 WMO Survey RA I
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Based on 37 responses from 17 RA I Members
Training needs identified in 2012 WMO Survey
RA I: Training needs
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Based on 37 responses from 17 RA I Members
WMO Online resources
1. Product Access Guide (PAG)
2. Observing System Capability Analysis and Review tool (OSCAR/Space)
3. Satellite User Readiness Navigator (SATURN) Final remarks
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(1) Product Access Guide (PAG)
Goal & Objectives • Web-based WMO resource • In support of the WMO Information System • Developed to address insufficient user awareness of
satellite products (WMO Survey, 2012) • Facilitates access to quality controlled satellite data and
products • Developed to enhance visibility of satellite products and
related information • Providers of satellite data retain full ownership and
responsibility for their products
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(1) Product Access Guide (PAG)
Implementation • Links to stable URLs of satellite product collections,
expert groups, training material • Products must be sufficiently described to meet user
demand for information (metadata criteria) • Structured by geophysical domain, tags
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(1) Product Access Guide (PAG)
Acceptance into PAG is based on the following Metadata Criteria:
With the aim to satisfy users` needs for documentation and to harmonized online product metadata used by providers
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Point of contact Applicability domain Product identifier Geographical region Providing organization Resolution Data source Update frequency Access information Quality indication /
documentation
(1) Product Access Guide (PAG)
1. Hierarchical/Simple Search: select by clicking on the domain
2. Advanced Search: based on combination of tags:Domain, theme, geographic regional, organization providing and type of content.
3. Highlighted themes: based on themes such as Tropical meteorology, water, health, disaster
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PAG Link: https://www.wmo-sat.info/product-access-guide/
(1) Product Access Guide (PAG) – Current status Links to 86 product collections from several providers: Sounder Radiances, Inland Waters (Rivers, Lakes Floods), Soil Moisture, Clouds, Land
Cover, Fire, Volcanic Ash, Aerosols, Dust, Lightning, Sea Level, Ocean Colour, Winds, Land Surface Temperature, Precipitation, Vegetation NDVI, Ocean Surface Winds, Ozone, Green House Gases and other trace gases, Ionosphere, Sea Surface Temperature, Ocean Surface Winds,……..
This now includes links to relevant sub-sets of the EUMETSAT Product Navigator
23 links to sets of corresponding online training materials 14 links to international expert groups (e.g., on precipitation, winds)
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Quick Demo: http://www.wmo-sat.info/product-access-guide
(2) OSCAR
What it is? Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review Tool(OSCAR) Web-based inventory and analysis tool One-stop portal on satellites, instruments, ground-segments OSCAR currently contains:
Technical details on satellite programmes, mission and instruments as provided by agencies
> 600 earth observation satellites and > 800 instruments with detailed characteristics A tentative evaluation of relevant categories of instruments for
measuring physical variables Assessment also generates preliminary gaps analysis of these
variables Assessment on how well actual and planned missions can respond to
WMO Vision of the Global Observing System
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Link: http://www.wmo-sat.info/oscar/
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OSCAR gap analysis: Land surface temperature observations 2010-2030
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(3) SATURN - General motivation and objective SATellite User Readiness Navigator Portal (SATURN)
The 2015-2020 generation of meteorological satellites provides:
unprecedented capabilities for key meteorological applications such as nowcasting, as well as challenges for both satellite operators and users: Higher sampling rate, higher spatial resolution, more spectral channels Expected to lead to more accurate and timely forecasts, and improved
application support Data rates increase drastically, by factors of 10-100
CGMS and WMO Space Programme developed SATURN to allow Members exploit the potential operational and socio-economic benefits of using next-generation satellites
Provides information on new generation of (initially) geostationary meteorological satellites: Himawari-8 (JMA), FY-4 (CMA), GOES-R (NOAA),GEO-KOMPSAT-2 (KMA),
Elektro-L N2 (ROSHYDROMET), MTG (EUMETSAT)
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Link: http://www.wmo-sat.info/satellite-user-readiness/
• Instrument performance
• Operation plan
• Coverage area
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SATURN
SATURN is currently populated with information on Himawari-8, ELEKTRO-L N2, FY-4A and GOES-R
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SATURN: Example for Himawari-8
Final remarks PAG enhances awareness and guides users on available
satellite data and products OSCAR describes observation capabilities and allows gap
analyses for planning SATURN supports users in preparing for the new
generation satellites Tools were tested on Chrome v36, Firefox v24 and Internet
Explorer v 10 (please use updated web browsers) Credit to EUMETSAT for support to developing PAG,
SATURN WMO encourages users: To use these online resources To provide feedback
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