RA VI Focus Group on RBON
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Focus Group on RBON, within the Working Group for Observation, Infrastructure and Information systems shall undertake, support, and coordinate the following tasks:
(1) Provide support and guidance to the WG-I in planning the implementation of the actions defined in the Resolution 2 (EC-78), by estimating the needed resources and identifying potential experts for implementing the actions;
(2) Undertake and coordinate the RBON design in RA VI, following the guidelines provided in the Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1165), in particular:
(a) Identify the top-level high-priority variables to be observed and corresponding observational requirements (required variables and criteria to be recorded in the Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review Tool (OSCAR)/Requirements) for the Region (it could be done by subregion if resources allow) to address the high-priority regional weather, climate, water and other environmental challenges defined by RA VI Management Group (MG) (in collaboration with the Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) Application Area Points of Contact and INFCOM/Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks (SC-ON/Expert Team on Earth Observing System Design and Evolution (ET-EOSDE);
(b) Collect the existing observational capabilities from each Member based on the required observations to be made;
(c) Perform RBON Gap analysis (compare requirements with Members’ observing capabilities) for the Region (and possibly subregions if resources allow) and the considered hazards;
(d) Encourage Members to assign RBON observing stations in OSCAR/Surface and provide assistance as necessary;
(e) Exchange experience and knowledge about RBON design, with relevant groups from other regional associations;
(f) Draft a midterm plan for evolution of RBON in the region to address the remaining gaps.
It was established on 15 October 2024 at the RA VI-19 session phase I.
(1) Provide support and guidance to the WG-I in planning the implementation of the actions defined in the Resolution 2 (EC-78), by estimating the needed resources and identifying potential experts for implementing the actions;
(2) Undertake and coordinate the RBON design in RA VI, following the guidelines provided in the Guide to the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WMO-No. 1165), in particular:
(a) Identify the top-level high-priority variables to be observed and corresponding observational requirements (required variables and criteria to be recorded in the Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review Tool (OSCAR)/Requirements) for the Region (it could be done by subregion if resources allow) to address the high-priority regional weather, climate, water and other environmental challenges defined by RA VI Management Group (MG) (in collaboration with the Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) Application Area Points of Contact and INFCOM/Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks (SC-ON/Expert Team on Earth Observing System Design and Evolution (ET-EOSDE);
(b) Collect the existing observational capabilities from each Member based on the required observations to be made;
(c) Perform RBON Gap analysis (compare requirements with Members’ observing capabilities) for the Region (and possibly subregions if resources allow) and the considered hazards;
(d) Encourage Members to assign RBON observing stations in OSCAR/Surface and provide assistance as necessary;
(e) Exchange experience and knowledge about RBON design, with relevant groups from other regional associations;
(f) Draft a midterm plan for evolution of RBON in the region to address the remaining gaps.
It was established on 15 October 2024 at the RA VI-19 session phase I.
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