RA V RBON Webinar
About the Webinar
Join us for an insightful session hosted by the WMO Regional Association V (South-West Pacific), where we shine a spotlight on the Regional Basic Observing Network (RBON) - a key initiative to strengthen regional meteorological capabilities.
Led by the RA V Working Group on Infrastructure (WG-I) and its Expert Team on Regional WIGOS Implementation (ET-WIGOS), this webinar will provide RA V Members and their technical teams with a clear understanding of RBON's purpose, structure, and strategic value. Participants will also gain insights into the tools and systems supporting its implementation, including WIS 2.0, and the upcoming RA V-19(I) draft resolution.
Whether you're directly involved in observations or supporting data systems, this session will help you connect the dots between regional collaboration and national capacity!
Target Audience
• Observation Network Managers
• Meteorological Technicians
• Data Quality and Control Specialists
• IT and Communications Specialists
Key Objectives
• Introduce RBON, its design and implementation
• Other complementary WMO tools, programmes and initiatives
• Share expected benefits for Members
• Present the draft resolution for RA V-19(I)
Important Dates
• Registration Deadline: 01 September 2025
• Webinar Date: 03 September 2025
• Time: 04:00 - 05:30 UTC
Event Schedule
| Time (UTC) | Session | Speaker | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00-04:02 | Welcome remarks | Mr Ben Churchill | WMO Secretariat |
| 04:02-04:05 | RBON Promotional Video | Prof. Celeste Saulo | WMO Secretariat |
| 04:05-04:20 | Introduction to RBON | Mr Kruno Premec | WMO Secretariat |
| 04:20-04:35 | RBON design in RA V | Dr Regina Yasmin | RA V ET-WIGOS Leader |
| 04:35-04:50 | Support to RBON - WIS 2.0 implementation | Dr Weiqing Qu | RA V ET-WIS Leader |
| 04:50-05:05 | RBON implementation in RA V - draft resolution | Mr Karl Monnik | RA V Working Group on Infrastructure Chair |
| 05:05-05:30 | Discussion | All | - |
Register before 1 September 2025 to take part in the Webinar!
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