2023 WMO Core Satellite Data Workshop
2023 WMO Core Satellite Data Workshop
5-7 December 2023
The primary objective of the WMO Core Satellite Data Workshop is to identify an initial list of core satellite data for global Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) application area. The target audience for the Workshop includes satellite operator representatives and the NWP community.
Outcomes of Resolution 1 – why are we doing this?
The 2021 Extraordinary World Meteorological Congress approved Resolution 1, the WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data, agreeing to maintain a two-tiered approach to the international provision and exchange of Earth system data via the following practice:
- Members shall provide on a free and unrestricted basis the core data that are necessary for the provision of services in support of the protection of life and property and for the well-being of all nations, at a minimum those data described in Annex 1 to the present resolution, which are required to monitor and predict seamlessly and accurately weather, climate, water and related environmental conditions;
- Members should also provide the recommended data that are required to support Earth system monitoring and prediction activities at the global, regional and national levels and to further assist other Members with the provision of weather, climate, water and related environmental services in their States and Territories. Conditions may be placed on the use of recommended data.
Expected Outcomes
- To determine the initial sets of satellite data for global NWP to be designated as 'core' and 'recommended' for formal inclusion in the Manual of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS)
- To get to know existing satellite data-sharing policies at the national/international satellite agencies’ level;
- To address the main obstacles to increased exchange of satellite data and specific opportunities to overcome those challenges.
Format
The workshop will be held at the WMO building, in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting will be mainly conducted as a face-to-face event; however, remote access will be made available if participants are not able to attend in person.
This dynamic event will feature guest speakers, contributed papers, and a stimulating moderated panel discussion with active audience participation. The closing session will formally present the workshop outputs, consolidating the collective effort and progress achieved.
Intended Participants (by invitation only):
- Space agencies and satellite operators
- Global NWP centres
- Invited experts
Background information:
WMO Unified Policy for the International Exchange of Earth System Data
Decision 17 (INFCOM-1) – Satellite data requirements for global numerical weather prediction
Provisional agenda:
Meeting documents (Group photo)
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Day 1: 5 December 2023 |
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Opening of the Meeting |
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09:00-09:10 |
Logistics and Introduction of the program |
Natalia Donoho, WMO Space Programme |
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09:10-09:20 |
Welcome, Opening of the WMO Core Satellite Data Workshop |
Wenjian Zhang, WMO Assistant Secretary-General |
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09:20−09:35 |
WMO Priorities: Data Policy and Moving Toward Earth System Monitoring and Prediction (online) |
Sue Barrell, former Chair, Study Group on Data Issues and Policy, WMO Infrastructure Commission |
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09:35−09:50 |
Keynote address: Global efforts for open access to environmental satellite data |
Mariel Borowitz, Associate Professor Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology |
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09:50-10:00 |
Anne Taube, CGMS Secretariat |
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10:00-10:25 |
Enrico Fucile, WMO Secretariat |
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10:25-11:00 |
Coffee break and Group photo |
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Session 1: Existing data-sharing policies of the satellite operators at the national/international level |
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11:00−11:10 |
Introduction to Session 1 |
Mary Ann Kutny, NOAA/NESDIS (Session Chair) |
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11:10-11:20 |
Di Xian, Director of S&T and the International Cooperation Office, NSMC/CMA
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11:20-11:30 |
Fengyu Wang, Director of the International Cooperation Office, EOSDC/CNSA |
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11:30-11:40 |
Zou Juhong, Chief Scientist |
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11:40-11:50 |
EUMETSAT Data Policy, incl. Copernicus data policy for satellite data (online) |
Rachelle Antal-Wokes, Legal Affairs Officer |
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11:50-12:00 |
Mirko Albani, Programme and Heritage Mission Manager |
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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13:00−13:20 |
Yasuhiko Sumida, MSC/JMA |
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Misako Kachi, EORC/JAXA |
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13:20–13:30 |
Satya Prakash, Scientist-D |
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13:30-13:40 |
Babu Govindha Raj K., Deputy Director, Earth Observation Applications and Disaster management support Program Office |
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13:40–13:50 |
Dohyeong Kim, Director of Satellite Operation Division, NMSC |
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13:50 −14:00 |
Mary Ann Kutny, Deputy Director, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Division |
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14:00-14:10 |
Joel Scott, Program Executive, Earth Science Data Systems, Earth Science Division |
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14:10−14.30 |
USGS – Landsat case study/example, from commercialization to |
Jordan Kazemi, Senior Environmental Security Advisor, USGS |
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14:30-15:00 |
Coffee break |
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15:00-16:30 |
Parallel breakout group discussion – satellite operators’ policies:
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Lake 6: Regions I, VI (Chaired by Anne Taube, EUMETSAT) |
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Jura 6: Regions II, V |
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Lake 7: Regions III, IV (Chaired by Mary Ann Kutny, NOAA/NESDIS) |
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16:30-17:15 |
Results from parallel break-out group discussion |
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17:15-17:30 |
Summary of key statements |
Session Chair |
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18:00 |
Ice breaker |
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Day 2: 6 December 2023 |
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Speaker/Presenter |
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Session 2: Satellite Data Requirements for global NWP |
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09:00-09:15 |
Steve English, ECMWF (Session Chair) |
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09:15-09:30 |
Emma Pidduck, ECMWF |
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09:30−09:50 |
Alain Beaulne, ECCC |
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09:50-10:10 |
Stephanie Landman, SAWS |
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10:10-10:30 |
Tadashi Fujita, JMA |
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| 10:30-10:35 | A regional perspective on global NWP from Asia |
Qifeng LU, ESMPC/CMA |
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10:35-11:00 |
Coffee-break |
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11:00-11:20 |
Dirceu Herdies, INPE |
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11:20-11:40 |
Yanqiu Zhu, NASA |
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11:40-12:00 |
Indira Rani Sukumara Pillai, NCMRWF |
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12:00-12:20 |
Philippe Chambon, Météo-France |
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12:20-12:40 |
Christina Köpken-Watts, DWD |
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12:40-13:40 |
Lunch Break |
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13:40-14:10 |
Draft statement of the Workshop |
Mikael Rattenborg, WMO Space Programme |
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14:10-15:40 |
Parallel break out group discussion – NWP user requirements for satellite data:
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Lake 6: Regions I, VI (Chaired by Steve English, ECMWF) |
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Jura 6: Regions II, V (Chaired by Indira Pani Sukumara Pillai, NCMRWF) |
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Lake 7: Regions III, IV (Chaired by Dirceu Herdies, INPE) |
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15:40-16:10 |
Coffee-break |
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16:10-16:55 |
Results from parallel break-out group discussion |
Chairs of break out groups |
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16:55-17:10 |
Summary of key statements |
Session Chair |
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17:30 |
End of day 2 |
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Day 3: 7 December 2023 |
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Speaker/Presenter |
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Session 3: Integrating the Outcomes of the Themes in a Workshop Statement and Closure |
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09:30-10:30 |
Developing the draft Workshop Statement |
Natalia Donoho, WMO Space Programme (Session Chair) |
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10:30-11:00 |
Coffee-break |
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11:00-12:30 |
Agreeing on core satellite data |
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12:30 |
Closing Remarks |
Nir Stav, WMO, Director of Infrastracture Department |
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13:00 |
Workshop Adjourn |
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For more information please contact Natalia Donoho (ndonoho@wmo.int) and/or Heikki Pohjola (hpohjola@wmo.int)