WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION ____________________ COMMISSION FOR INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF OBSERVATION EXPERT TEAM ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND TESTBEDS (ET-NTTB) First Session Geneva, Switzerland, 04-07 March 2013	CIMO/ET-NTTB-1/Doc. 12 (10.XII.2012) _________ ITEM: 10 Original: ENGLISH ONLY

WORKPLAN OF CIMO ET-NTTB (2011-1014)

(Submitted by the Secretariat)

Summary and purpose of document The CIMO ET-NTTB Work Plan was approved by CIMO MG-9 and describes the tasks assigned to the ET for the inter-sessional period up to 2014.

Action proposed

The Meeting is invited to review the ET-NTTB workplan to 1) update it in the light of progress to date against activities, and 2) better realign it with the ET’s potential contribution to WIGOS framework implementation.

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Appendix:	Workplan of CIMO ET-NTTB (2011-2014)

WorkPlan of CIMO Expert Team on New Technologies and Testbeds

(2011-2014)

No.	Task description	Person responsible	Action	Deliverable	Deadline for deliv.	Status [%]	Comments
1.	Guidance on meteorological use of GNSS	S. de Haan R. Ware	Finalize development of guidance document on theory and operational use of GNSS for meteorology, incl. comparison with other systems such MWR and radiosondes, guideline on operational use of WP, recommendations on data exchange protocols, if appropriate Develop update for CIMO Guide chapter	1. IOM report 2. Updated CIMO Guide Chapter	2011 2012
2.	Guidance on operational use of passive microwave profilers	A. Koldaev R. Ware P.W.Chan D.Klugmann	Develop guidance material on operational use of passive microwave profilers (with emphasis on PBL performance) Review relevant CIMO Guide chapter and develop update if appropriate	1. Document with guidance material 2. Updated CIMO Guide Chapter	2011 2012	ET-RSUT&T, para 4.1.19
3.	Standard on LIDARs used for visual range	D.Klugmann M. Nakazato	Inform ET and MG on status of development of ISO standards (incl. recommendation & justification on whether WMO should approach ISO to develop them as ISO-WMO standards) Collaborate with ISO working group on development of standards on lidars	Document to CIMO MG Input to ISO standards	2012 (MG-10) In phase with ISO development process

4.	Monitor, evaluate and report on development and implementation of new remote-sensing technologies and their operational application	MWR-A.Koldaev R. Ware GNSS- S. Haan R. Ware J. Won Raman WV A.Apituley Wind-finding H. Klein-Baltink Cloud radars D.Klugmann A. Koldaev Aersol&volca-nic ash detection A.Apituley J. Won Other: R.Kivi G. Yuchun	Review and evaluate development and implementation of various new remote-sensing technologies and their potential/readiness for operational application, including path to operation use and traceability to SI (MWR, GNSS, Raman WV lidar, wind-finding systems, cloud radars, aerosol&volcanic ash detection, etc…) Prepare reports on performance and use of those systems If appropriate, compile IOM report out of report on the various systems Responsibilites for various subdocuments: MWR, GNSS Raman WV lidar wind-finding systems cloud radars aerosol&volcanic ash detection other	Report on performance, implementation and operational use of various systems to the attention of WMO Members IOM report on new RS technologies	March 2012 2013
5.	Monitoring of CIMO testbeds	J.G. Won D.Klugmann A. Apituley	Monitor and review outcomes of all CIMO Testbeds and Lead Centres (with focus on performance & limits of new surface-based RS technologies) Assess need to, and develop, up-date for relevant part of CIMO Guide, as necessary.	Document summarizing main outcomes of testbeds relevant to ET Terms of Reference 2.1 Report to OPAG-A Chair if update required Revised CIMO Guide Chapter	2012 (MG-10) Dec. 2013	ET-RSUT&T, para 4.1.20
6.	Assessment of the uncertainty and traceability to SI of vertical profiles in the atmosphere by various remote-sensing technologies	J.G. Won D.Klugmann A. Apituley H. Klein-Baltink M. Nakazato	Based on the testbeds outcomes, develop principles for optimal mix of surface-based in-situ & RS technologies (incl. satellites) Identify tools and techniques to verify to what extent the remote-sensing observations meet criteria that ensure conformity and traceability to SI Develop recommendations on how to improve traceability of RS observations relevant to ET Terms of Reference	1.1 Preliminary report 1.2 Document listing principles for optimal mix of various technologies (incl. justification) Document with assessment of traceability of RS techniques Document with proposals on how to improve traceability of RS techniques	2012 (MG-10) 2013 2013 Apr. 2014	CIMO-XV, para 5.20
7.	Contribute to the implementation of WIGOS and provide relevant advice and support to the CIMO-MG	TBD	Address relevant items of WIGOS Implementation Strategy approved by Cg-XVI and subsequent WIGOS IP	TBD after Cg-XVI
Lower priority
8.	Report on modern possibility of remote sensing of snow depth by means of passive and active radar airborne and spaceborne systems	A. Koldaev G. Yuchun	Study the latest results of different research groups in Canada, Europe, Russia and Japan concerning the space born and aircraft remote measurements of the snow pack.	Recommendations for the implementation of the remote sensing tools into the program of international inter -comparisons of snow precipitation measurements	2012/13	In cooperation with A3 (SPICE Intercomparison)
9.	Examine the reliability and consistency of wind measurements by wind profilers towards the development of an ISO-WMO standard	P.W.Chan	Study the different possibilities of the validation of the remote sensing wind profiler data by means of high meteorological towers, unmanned airplanes, tethered balloons and others	1. Report to CIMO-MG on potential for development of a CIMO standard	2013/14	In close cooperation with A1 and B1

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