STATUS OF RELEVANT CIMO EXPERT TEAMS ACTIVITIES

CBS / OPAG-IOS / ET-SBO-1 / Doc. 5.4

Isabelle RüediInstruments and Methods of Observation Unit

Observing Systems Division

STATUS OF RELEVANT CIMO ET ACTIVITIES 1

OPAG-S&I: ET-A1 – StandardizationChair: Brian Howe ( brian.howe@ec.gc.ca )

Siting Classifications for Surface Observing Stations on Land Developed in collaboration with CBS ET-AWS Under ISO approval process for becoming common WMO-ISO standard

Guidance on Use of Siting Classifications Sustained Performance Classification (Instruments, Calibration and

Maintenance) Rainfall Intensity Measurement Standard Metadata Standard (contributing to WIGOS TT-Metadata) Update of ISO Radiation Standards CIMO Guide Updates:

Specification of Operational Measurement Uncertainty (P1 Ch1) Surface Wind (P1 Ch5) Station Coordinates Pressure Reduction Formula(s)

Work Plan: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/reports/2012/CIMO-MG-10-Final-Report.doc

Meeting Report: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/reports/2012/Final-Report_ET-Stand-1.pdf

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OPAG-S&I: ET-A2 - New In-Situ TechnologiesChair: Steve Oncley ( oncley@ucar.edu )

Monitor Status of Development of New In-Situ Technologies E.g. TAHMO Rainfall Sensors

Review and Standardize AWS Algorithms Guidelines for Robust (extreme weather) Installation of Instruments Review of New Radiation Reference Instruments (with EMRP ENV-03) Update CIMO Guidance on Icing (follow-up of COST 727 Report)

Work Plan: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-ET-A2.doc

Status Report: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/reports/2012/CIMO-MG-10-Final-Report.doc

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OPAG-S&I: ET-A3 – IntercomparisonsChair: Emanuele Vuerich ( vuerich@meteoam.it )

SPICE - Solid Precipitation Intercomparison Experiment (IOC Chair: Rodica Nitu – rodica.nitu@ec.gc.ca )

RQQI – Radar Quality Control and Quantitative Precipitation Intercmparison (IOC Chair: Paul Joe – paul.joe@ec.gc.ca )

Follow-up of Yangjiang Radiosonde Intercomparison Update of CIMO Guide Chapters (P1 Ch12 & 13)

IPC-XI - Eleventh International Pyrheliometer Intercomparison (2010) Regional Radiosonde Intercomparisons

Review activities carried out by Regional Radiation Centres

Regional Radiation Intercomparisons Collaborate with potential host countries

Work Plan: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-ET-A3.doc

Meeting Report: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/reports/2012/CIMO-MG-10-Final-Report.doc

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OPAG-S&I: TL-A4 – Aircraft Measurements &OPAG-S&I: TT-A5 - Aircraft-based Observations (New)

Chair: Stewart Taylor ( stewart.taylor@metoffice.gov.uk )

New Task Team Formed & Gathering Momentum Strategic Plan, Work Plan Will Work Closely with CBS ET-ABO.

Work Plan: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/CIMO_TT-AO_Work_Plan_May_2013_v2013.1A.pdf

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OPAG-RSNT: ET-B1 – Operational Remote SensingChair: Li Bai ( libai@cma.gov.cn ), Vice-Chair: Richard Ice (richard.ice@noaa.gov)

Guidance on Operation of Wind Profilers Weather Radar Data Exchange Radar Data Quality Control (RQQI Intercomparison) Evaluation of Accuracy of Radar/Lightning Data Performance Evaluation of Lightning Detection Systems Guidance on Improved Performance of Weather Radars in

Mountainous Regions Evaluation of Benefits of Dual Polarization Radars Best Practices for Ensuring Optimal Radar Performance Intercomparison of Radar/Gauge/Satellite Rainfall Data and

Development of Transfer FunctionsWork Plan:

http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-ET-B1.doc

Meeting Report: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/OSY/Reports/Final%20Report%20CIMO%20ET-ORS%20and%20CBS%20ET_SBRSO%20December%202011.pdf

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OPAG-RSNT: ET B2 - New Technology and Test BedsChair: Arkadi Koldaev ( avk425@mail.ru )

Guidance on Meteorological Use of GNSS Guidance on Operational Use of Passive Microwave Profilers Development of Lidar Standards (with ISO) Other New Remote Sensing Technologies – Development Status:

Microwave Radiometers (MWR) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Water-vapor LIDARs Wind-finding systems Cloud Radars Aerosol and volcanic ash detection

Monitoring of CIMO Test Beds SI Traceability of Remotely Sensed Atmospheric Profiles

Work Plan: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-ET-B2.doc

Meeting Report: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/reports/2013/Final-Report_ET-NTTB-1.pdf

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OPAG-RSNT: TL B3 – Radio-frequency Protection & OPAG-RSNT: TL B4 – Satellite Observations

Radio-frequency Protection Interface for CBS SG-RFC for instrumental technology issues:

Radiosonde License Bandwidths Weather Radar Bands

Contacts: Aline Kraai aline.kraai@knmi.nl & Oguzhan Sireci  osireci@mgm.gov.tr osireci@gmail.com

Satellite Observations New Part of CIMO Guide to replace Satellite Chapter Contact: Sun Anlai sunal@cma.gov.cn

Work Plans: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-TL-B3.doc

http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-TL-B4.doc

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OPAG-CB: ET C1 – RICs, Calibration and TraceabilityChair: Jerome Duvernoy (jerome.duvernoy@developpement-durable.gouv.fr)

RIC Website Template Estimation of Calibration Uncertainty Strategy to Ensure Measurement Traceability to SI RIC Evaluations RIC Intercomparisons Replacement / Safer Use of Dangerous/Obsolete Instruments (e.g. Hg,

H2, autographs)

Observer/Technician Competencies Regional Instrument Calibration and Maintenance Workshops

Work Plan: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-ET-C1.doc

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OPAG-CB: ET C2 – CIMO Guide Editorial BoardChair: Volker Kurz ( Volker.Kurz@dwd.de )

Procedure and guidance for updating the CIMO Guide Review proposals for updates of CIMO Guide Compilation of new version for next update Contribute to update of WMO Technical Regulations and Manual on WIGOS

Expected major changes for next edition: Satellite Part (will replace Part II Ch 8) Part I Ch 12 (upper air P, T, R) and 13 (upper wind) Part II Ch 7 (lightning detection) Part I Ch 16 (ozone) Part I Ch 17 (atmospheric composition)

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http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-ET-C2.doc

Work Plan:

OPAG-CB: TL-C3 - Training Material & Training Activities, TL-C4 - Radiosonde Performance Monitoring &

TL-C5 - Surface-based Instrument Performance MonitoringRadiosonde Performance Monitoring Update Catalogue of Radiosondes and Upper-air Wind systems Performance monitoring statistics Follow-up on identified performance issues Follow-up on coding issues

Surface-based Instrument Performance Monitoring Basic requirements for real-time monitoring of surface-based operational instrument

performances Investigate possible collaboration with RICs

Work Plan C3: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-TL-C3.doc Contact: Ercan Buyukbas (ebuyukbas@mgm.gov.tr, ercanbuyukbas@gmail.com)

Work Plan C4: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-TL-C4.doc Contact: Alexander Kats (lkats@thebat.net alexander.kats@cao-rhms.ru )

Work Plan C5: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CIMO/WorkingStructure/WorkPlans/CIMO-XV/WP-TL-C5.doc Contact: Pei Chong (bess-2160@236.net )

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