Preparation Meeting for WIS2 to GTS Gateway Test
Preparation Meeting for WIS2 to GTS Gateway Test
26-27 February 2025, Hybrid meeting, WMO HQ, Geneva, Switzerland
Objective
To discuss and develop the program and establish performance test criteria for the WIS2 to GTS Gateway.
Participants
Invited experts
Preliminary agenda
Day 1: 07:00 UTC - 13:00 UTC
Gateway WIS2-to-GTS Progress and Performance Testing
| 1.Welcome and Objectives | Overview of the two-day meeting agenda. Goals for Day 1: - Review progress on WIS2-to-GTS gateways (China and UK). - Discuss and plan performance tests for the gateways. |
| 2. Progress on WIS2 Gateways | |
| 2.1 WIS2 to GTS Gateway | - China Gateway (Xue Lei) - UK Gateway (Paul) |
| 2.2 GTS to WIS2 Gateway | Comparing the DWD and JMA Gateways (Chems) |
| 2.3 WIS2 Gateways and NWP Centres | How can NWP centres help to assess the data availability in the gateways? |
| 3. Performance Testing of Gateways | |
| 3.1 Overview | Performance testing goals and methodology. |
| 4. Metrics | - Ensuring system reliability and uptime. - Identifying data flow anomalies or errors. |
| 4.1 Alerting Mechanisms | Criteria for triggering alerts |
| 5. Dashboards | - Data visualization for key metrics. - Customizable views for stakeholders. |
| 6. Planning Gateway Performance Tests | |
| 6.1 Test Plans | - Roles and responsibilities. - Timeline for completion. |
| 7. Wrap-Up and Action Items for Gateway Testing | Summary of Day 1 discussions. |
Day 2: 07:00 UTC - 13:00 UTC
Preparation for the Dry Run
| 1.Objectives | Goals for Day 2: - Assess the feasibility of the dry run. - Identify and confirm 2-3 target countries for participation. - Plan and timeline. |
| 2. Feasibility of the Dry Run | Discuss the approach and feasibility. |
| 3. Selection of Target Countries | - Review selection criteria. - Discuss candidate countries. - Confirm 2-3 target countries. - Role of GISCs and RTHs |
| 4. Dry Run Preparation Plan | Define key components of the dry run: - Plan and timeline. - Roles and responsibilities. |
| 5. WIS2 to GTS Gateway as Backup in Case of GTS System Failure? | |
| 6. Closing Remarks | |
Contact
For further information, please contact us at wis@wmo.int
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(Last update: 20 February 2025)