WMO Follow-up to WMO 2012 Survey on the Use of Satellite Data: Feedback by RA I Members Gillie Cheelo-Intern WMO Space Programme World Meteorological Organization (WMO) WMO; Observation and Information System Department (OBS)
Outline Introduction Challenges and findings from four African countries 10th African User Forum recommendations Feedback Summary on challenges and response 2
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 3
Challenges identified in 2012 WMO Survey RA I 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% Research and Academia NMHS and Other operational agency 30% 20% 10% 0% Knowledge of data Accessing data NRT Accessing data general Data processing Utility of data Analysis and interpretation Resources Do not face significant challenges
Follow-up This work is aimed at following up on the 2012 WMO Survey responses for four African countries in the areas of: 1. Access to satellite data and products 2. Application and use of satellite data 3. Training on satellite data utilization This is to better understand their responses and challenges NMHS contacted are: Kenya, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Cameroun 5
Country specific findings and challenges Kenya (Mr. Gitonga) WMO Challenges Knowledge of the available satellite data/products. Direct read-out (HRPT) station currently not working. Preparation for new generation satellites. Findings Confirm that HRPT Station is non-functional and both the tracking unit and the antenna are obsolete GIS implementation needed to provide local decentralized services GIS Remote Sensing proposal done but lack funding Training on quantitative rainfall estimates needed; Classroom based training favoured 6
Country specific findings and challenges Mauritius (Mr. Dhurmea Ram Kumar) WMO Challenges Mauritius is on the periphery for the FOV of MSG at 0 degree Preparation for new generation satellites Product (Utilization and Interpretation) Findings Using products from Meteosat 7 (IODC); INSAT- 3D data are not available; and relatively poor products from FY-2D Need more training on monitoring convective activity in a marine environment; this includes training on scatterometry, images interpretation (RGB products are critical), manipulating of raw data to derive products. EUMETSAT and COMET provide well tailored training materials Tried out SATURN website and found it to be good and more information need to be provided 7
Country specific findings and challenges Cameroun (Mr. BONGKIYUNG Emmanuel NYUYKI) WMO Challenges Knowledge of the available satellite data/products. Preparation for the new generation satellites. Use of software tools (processing, analysis, assimilation). Further training on image interpretation and data processing. Findings Further training on GIS for mapping of specific zones, utilization of marine products and models Training on quantitative rainfall estimate, damage estimate from convective systems and use of lightning data 8
Country specific findings and challenges Ethiopia (Mr. Kassa Fekadu) WMO Challenges knowledge of the available satellite data/products. equipment operation and maintenance use of software tools (processing, analysis, assimilation) Findings EUMETSAT conducted training courses through CoEs on availability of data and products Suggested that Meteo France International provide training on image analysis, equipment operation and maintenance (use of SYNERGIE) EUMETSAT has been working with sub Sahara African countries to address these challenges for years now 9
10th African User Forum recommendations Recommendation #3: Improving user awareness of satellite data and products Data providers take further steps to communicate the existing satellite products. Recommendation #9: user preparation for new satellite generations EUMETSAT takes into account the african user community in its planning to prepare users for the meteosat third generation and for the EPS second generation programmes 10
Addressing challenges Part of the objectives of the WMO 2012 Survey was to identify areas for improvement and remedial action Assistance is provided through: 1. WMO Online Resources (OSCAR, PAG, SATURN) 2. WMO-CGMS VLab, EUMETSAT and COMET training activities and resources in support of RA I 3. CGMS-42 recommendations and actions (re Indian Ocean Data Coverage) The next slides explain briefly the WMO online resources and how they are used to respond to the stated challenges 11
(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 12
(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 13
(1) Product Access Guide (PAG) Acceptance into PAG is based on the following Metadata Criteria: Point of contact Product identifier Providing organization Data source Applicability domain Geographical region Resolution Update frequency Access information Quality indication / documentation With the aim to satisfy users` needs for documentation and to harmonized online product metadata used by providers 14
(1) Product Access Guide (PAG) PAG Link: https://www.wmo-sat.info/product-access-guide/ 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 15
(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) Quick Demo: http://www.wmo-sat.info/product-access-guide 16
(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 17
Link: http://www.wmo-sat.info/oscar/spacecapabilities 18
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(2) OSCAR: Case of Mauritius 20
(2) OSCAR: Case of Mauritius 21
CGMS-42 : Considerations CGMS-42 WGIII actions: Indian Ocean Data Coverage (IODC) A42.01: WMO to dialogue with Indian Ocean satellite operators and clarify which data are essential in the sense of Resolution 40, in view of the meteorological requirements in the region. A42.08: ISRO and EUMETSAT to report at CGMS-43 on their discussions on data dissemination collaboration for SCATSAT data. A42.03 : WMO to consider sending a request to CMA for moving an FY-2 spacecraft over the Indian Ocean after successful launch and commissioning of FY-2G. A42.02 : EUMETSAT and ISRO will address the technical issues to accommodate high-resolution half-hourly data from INSAT-3D on dissemination means. Full CGMS-42 WGIII on: (http://www.cgmsinfo.org/documents/cgmsmr42_04_wgiiireport.pdf) 22
(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) 23
SATURN Link: http://www.wmo-sat.info/satellite-user-readiness/ Instrument performance Operation plan Coverage area.. SATURN is currently populated with information on Himawari-8, ELEKTRO-L N2, FY-4A and GOES-R 24
SATURN: Example for Himawari-8 Note: PAG, OSCAR were tested on Chrome v36, Firefox v24 and Internet Explorer v 10, we advise that you used updated web browsers 25
Follow up on GIS Share GIS experience amongst NMHS in Africa WMO New software introduction considerations Planning and project approach very important Following the 5 phases for software introduction which includes: Preliminary, software requirement, preparation, implementation and consolidation phases. Each stage includes the exits strategy and best practices to increase probability of success Change management and human factor are very important Best way to choose a new software COTS Software Selection Process (Can also be used for Open Source) http://prod.sandia.gov/techlib/access-control.cgi/2006/060478.pdf and http://www.sei.cmu.edu/reports/03tr017.pdf 26
Summary on challenges and responses Challenges raised by RA I in 2012 WMO Survey Inadequate knowledge of available satellite products Mauritius being on the peripheral of the FOV of MSG 10 Information on new generation satellites Use of software tools Image interpretation GIS training and use Responses PAG populated with 86 product collections, 23 Training Materials and 12 International Expert Groups. Satellite providers are providing lists with more products to include in PAG Actions made by CGMS to address the IODC and using OSCAR to develop alternatives SATURN useful but currently partially populated List of possible software and training provided at WMO website RGB and satellite product use and interpretation training links Good planning and sharing experiences with other NMHS 27 Resources PAG CGMS, OSCAR SATURN WMO and Providers web pages EUMETrain and PAG (links) Best practice
Thank you for your attention Gillie Cheelo gcheelo@wmo.int www.wmo.int 28