To be changed following the proposed new outline of the Manual (see annex to paragraph 5.3)

1. Purpose of the Global Data-processing and Forecasting System (GDPFS)

 

 

To be changed following the proposed new outline of the Manual

2. Functions of the GDPFS

 

 

To be reviewed and redistributed within the proposed new structure of the Manual

3. Organization of the GDPFS

Done (1^st para)

Done (2^nd para)

 

To remove: “The GDPFS shall be organized…”.

To keep: “The GDPFS shall also support…”

4. Functions of GDPFS centres

 

 

To remove sections: 4.1.1, 4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.3, 4.1.2.4, 4.1.2.5, 4.1.2.6, and 4.1.3.1.

RSMC with Geographical Specialization will become simply an RSMC – the geographical aspect will arise through the products and guidance delivered (e.g. RSMC Pretoria in the SWFDP)

To include the following in “Section 4.1.2 RSMC:”

“RSMCs will carry out activities from one or more of the following lists:

4.1.2.1 General Purpose Activities” (This covers the operational NWP as described in the proposed new outline)

Section “4.1.2.2 Centres with activity specialization” – the list should be synchronized with the list included in the proposed new outline

Section “4.1.3 NMCs” – this should be retained and reviewed. It needs to include mention of connection to the GTS/WIS

Appendix I-1 Location of WMCs and RSMCs with geographical specialization and RSMCs with activity specialization

X

 

 

To be replaced by part 3 of the proposed new structure of the Manual

Appendix I-2 Procedures for broadening the functions of existing RSMCs and for designation of new RSMCs

X

 

 

To be replaced by part 2, section 3 of the proposed new structure of the Manual. To add the possibility of creating a new centre. And write something in Part I about this

Appendix I-3 Regional and global arrangements for the provision of transport model products for environmental emergency response

 

 

To be reviewed and redistributed within the proposed new structure of the Manual. To merge Appendices I-3 and I-6. To keep only mandatory aspects; guidance aspects should be in the Guide on ERA (available at: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/DPFSERA/td778.html)

Appendix I-4 Definitions of meteorological forecasting ranges

 

 

X

To amend according to GFCS directives???

Appendix I-5 Arrangements for the provision of meteorological assistance to United Nations humanitarian missions

 

 

To be reviewed based on the input from the Task Team

Appendix I-6 Regional and global arrangements for atmospheric backtracking

 

 

To be reviewed and redistributed within the proposed new structure of the Manual. To merge Appendices I-3 and I-6. To keep only mandatory aspects; guidance aspects should be in the Guide on ERA (available at: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/DPFSERA/td778.html)

Attachment I.1 Guidelines to review the status of RSMCs with geographical specialization

X

 

 

 

Attachment I.2 Procedures for the elaboration of observational data requirements

X

 

 

To refer to the RRR, which is in the Manual on GOS and documentation on WIGOS

1. Functions of WMCs, RSMCs and NMCs

 

 

 

1.1 GDPFS products and services

 

 

To replace with the list of minimum products for every activity specified in part II.2. Identical lists over several activities to be placed in part II.1

1.1.1 Real-time products and services for middle latitudes and subtropical areas

 

 

1.1.2 Real-time products and services for tropical areas

 

 

1.1.3 Non-real-time products and services

 

 

1.2 Functions of Members responsible for GDPFS centres

 

 

 

1.2.1 Interpretation at NMCs

 

 

 

1.2.2 Accessibility of products

 

 

To refer to the Manual on WIS

1.2.3 Data management

 

 

To refer to the Manual on WIS

1.3 WMC responsibilities

 

 

 

1.3.1 Output products

 

 

 

1.3.2 Use of products

 

 

 

1.4 RSMC responsibilities

 

 

To modify in light of the proposed new RSMC structure

Para. 1.4.1.1 from the old Manual to be used in the specification of II.2.2.1





Back-up should be taken from WMC data (rather than neighbouring RSMC)

 

1.4.1 Output products

 

 

1.4.2 Binary/character conversion capabilities for transmission

 

 

1.4.3 Constraints for adjacent centres

 

 

1.5 Members’ responsibilities

 

 

 

1.5.1 NMC functions

 

 

 

1.5.2 Checking of collected information

 

 

 

 

1.5.3 The functions of an NMC should also include the following non-real-time activities

 

 

To modify in light of the new structure: moved to II.1

2. Quality control of observational data and their reception at GDPFS centres in real- and non-real time

X

 

 

To refer to the WIGOS standards or the Manual on GOS. Need to check that there is also mention of the error bar around the measurement as this is important for quantifying the uncertainty within the NWP analysis

2.1 Quality control of observational data

X

 

 

2.1.1 Definitions

X

 

 

2.1.2 Responsibility for real-time quality control

X

 

 

2.1.3 Minimum standards

X

 

 

2.2 Requirements for observational data

X

 

 

2.3 Times of receipt of observational data

X

 

 

3. Analysis and forecasting practices

X

 

 

This information could be included in a Guide, but it is not relevant for a Manual

3.1 Reference surfaces for upper-air analysis

X

 

 

3.2 Preparation of upper-air charts

X

 

 

3.3 Short-range weather forecasting

X

 

 

4. Practices for pictorial representation of information on meteorological charts and diagrams

X

 

 

This information may be in the Manual on Codes. Anyway, this information should not be included in the Manual, but it could be in a Guide

4.1 Scales and projections of meteorological charts

X

 

 

4.2 Symbols used on meteorological charts

X

 

 

4.3 Construction of aerological diagrams

X

 

 

4.4 Preparation of charts and diagrams for facsimile transmission

X

 

 

4.4.1 Preparation of charts

X

 

 

4.4.2 Standardization of maps for facsimile transmission

X

 

 

4.4.3 Colours and features

X

 

 

4.4.4 Legend

X

 

 

4.4.5 Plotted data

X

 

 

4.4.6 Analysed data

X

 

 

5. Exchange of products between centres

X

 

 

To refer to Manual on WIS

5.1 Times of availability of products

X

 

 

5.2 Programmes of output products

X

 

 

5.3 Transmission priorities for GDPFS products

X

 

 

5.3.1 Transmission priorities for global model products from WMCs and RSMCs

X

 

 

5.3.2 Transmission priorities for regional model products from RSMCs

X

 

 

5.3.3 Transmission priorities after transmission outages on the MTN and its branches

X

 

 

5.3.4 Transmission priorities for global model products from WMCs and RSMCs after outages

X

 

 

5.3.5 Transmission priorities for regional model products from RSMCs after outages

X

 

 

5.3.6 Priority of observational data over processed data

X

 

 

5.3.7 Transmission of products in binary, alphanumeric and pictorial form

X

 

 

5.3.8 Plan for monitoring the operation of the World Weather Watch

X

 

 

5.3.9 Procedures and formats for the exchange of monitoring results

X

 

 

5.3.10 Standards in the provision of international services by Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) for atmospheric transport modelling in radiological environmental emergency response

X

 

 

5.3.11 Standards in the provision of international services by Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) for atmospheric transport modelling in backtracking

X

 

 

5.4 Responsibilities of Members for providing information on their real-time data-processing activities

X

 

 

Appendix II-1 Minimum standards for quality control of data for use in the GDPFS (both real-time and non-real-time)

 

 

To refer to WIGOS documentation (specific sections); introduced or referred to a Lead Centre

Appendix II-2 Observational data requirements for GDPFS centres for global and regional exchange

X

 

 

This is included in the RRR process, including the SoG which is a gap analysis

Appendix II-3 Times of receipt of observational data

X

 

 

This is obsolete – it is included in the Manual on WIS (GISCs specifications)

Appendix II-4 Graphical representation of data, analyses and forecasts

 

 

Sections 1 and 2 should refer to other documentation as appropriate (e.g. Manual on Codes). Include in II.1.8?

Sections 3 and 4 need review and update as required. Should this really be part of regulations?

Appendix II-5 Times of availability of products with high operational priority

X

 

 

Obsolete. This should be in the Manual on WIS

Appendix II-6 Overall list of output products required for international exchange from GDPFS centres

 

 

To be reviewed and redistributed within the proposed new structure of the Manual. List common to several activities to be in II.1.x.

Appendix II-7 Users’ interpretation guide for atmospheric transport model products provided by RSMCs

 

 

To keep up-to-date (ongoing review). To be in Appendix and/or Attachment to II.2.2.7.

Appendix II-8 Designated Global Producing Centres for Long-range Forecasts and designation criteria

 

X

 

To be redistributed within the new structure:
- designated GPCs to go to part III
- designation criteria to go to II.2.1.6

Appendix II-9 Products provided by RSMCS with activity specialization in atmospheric transport modelling (backtracking for CTBT verification support)

 

X

 

Attachment II.1 List of global model output products whose preparation should be given highest priority by WMCs and RSMCs

X

 

 

 

Attachment II.2 List of regional model output products whose preparation should be given highest priority by RSMCs

X

 

 

 

Attachment II.3 Transmission priorities for global model products from WMCs and RSMCs

X

 

 

 

Attachment II.4 Transmission priorities for regional model products from RSMCs

X

 

 

 

Attachment II.5 Transmission priorities after outages

X

 

 

 

Attachment II.6 Minimum product list for transmission in binary, alphanumerical and pictorial form

X

 

 

 

Attachment II.7 Plan for monitoring the operation of the World Weather Watch

 

 

X

To refer to WIGOS as appropriate. To review it within the proposed new structure of the Manual

Attachment II.8 Standardized verification system (SVS) for long-range forecasts (LRF)

 

 To be done

To associate it with the Lead Centre SVS LRF (II.2.3.3)

Attachment II.9 Procedures and formats for the exchange of monitoring results

 

 To be done

To associate it with the Lead Centres on observation monitoring (II.2.3.5). Check para. 6 on satellite data (probably obsolete)

1. Storage of data

X

 

 

To refer to the Manual on WIS

2. Collection, archiving and retrieval of data in the GDPFS

X

 

 

2.1 Data to be stored for non-real-time uses

X

 

 

2.2 National arrangements for storage of climatological data

X

 

 

2.3 Collection of data to be stored

X

 

 

3. Non-real-time quality control

X

 

 

3.1 Quality control of data to be stored

X

 

 

4. Classification and cataloguing of stored data

X

 

 

4.1 Catalogue of stored data

X

 

 

5. Media and formats for the exchange of stored data

X

 

 

5.1 Media for exchange

X

 

 

5.2 Formats

X

 

 

5.3 Responsibilities of Members for the exchange of non-real-time data

X

 

 

Attachment III.1 Data to be stored at WMCs

X

 

 

Attachment III.2 Data to be stored at RSMCs

X

 

 

Attachment III.3 Minimum standards for non-real-time quality control

X

 

 

Attachment III.4 Guidelines for storage and retrieval of satellite data

X

 

 

Region I (Africa)

X

 

 

 

Region II (Asia)

X

 

 

 

Region III (South America)

X

 

 

 

Region IV (North and Central America)

X

 

 

 

Region V (South-West Pacific)

X

 

 

 

Region VI (Europe)

X

 

 

 

The Antarctic

To be done 

 

To check if this information has any status within the WMO regulatory documentation (if so, it should be kept in the new Manual)