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TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Review the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction (WMO-No. 485) and propose updates as necessary concerning nowcasting to medium-range forecasting to ensure that procedures are adequate
2. Review WIPPS and Lead Centres' activities, support their developments and provide guidance as stated in the Manual
3. Assess applications for WIPPS designated centres with regard to the designation criteria and make recommendations on designation to INFCOM in accordance with the Manual on WIPPS
4. Consider the requirements for data and systems to support impact-based forecasting, review new developments and advances in ESP (Earth System Prediction) and related systems, particularly with regard to severe and high impact weather forecasting
5. Review compliance of WIPPS Designated Centres under its responsibility with the Manual to ensure that their functions are conducted properly, and quality-assured products are delivered to Members in a timely manner; This includes the assessment of the technical capabilities of applicants to WIPPS-DCs
6. Liaise with relevant WMO Programmes, technical commissions and international organizations as required to advise on requirements for practical implementations in operational systems
7. Provide advice to NMHSs on ESP products with regard to seamless forecasting of severe and high impact weather
8. Liaise with SERCOM to promote and support the use and communication of ESP products, available from the WIPPS Centres; develop interpretation guidance to facilitate their use, and encourage feedback on usefulness and application
9. Promote and support the education and training of forecasters on the use and interpretation of ESP products, and their strengths and weaknesses
10. Provide guidance on capacity-building concerning the implementation of operational NWP systems, including verification systems, and/or the use of ESP products
11. Contribute to the severe weather forecasting/tropical cyclone programme in collaboration with the AG-SWF/AG-TC
12. Analyze and identify gaps of WIPPS relevant to weather prediction including nowcasting, especially leading the WIPPS User Category of Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Service in WIPPS Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) under the coordination by ET-WIPPSDE
13. In collaboration with the Research Board and Services Commission, support the advancement and operationalization of probabilistic forecasting
14. Contribute to Regional Training Centres activities related to forecasting on weather, climate and water
15. In consultation with SERCOM and RB, review and update verification scores and practices for Earth System components
16. Liaise with the RB, particularly WWRP, to understand the latest advances in Earth System Modelling and Prediction and encourage the implementation of such developments in the WIPPS centre systems for the benefit of Members
1. Review the Manual on the WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction (WMO-No. 485) and propose updates as necessary concerning nowcasting to medium-range forecasting to ensure that procedures are adequate
2. Review WIPPS and Lead Centres' activities, support their developments and provide guidance as stated in the Manual
3. Assess applications for WIPPS designated centres with regard to the designation criteria and make recommendations on designation to INFCOM in accordance with the Manual on WIPPS
4. Consider the requirements for data and systems to support impact-based forecasting, review new developments and advances in ESP (Earth System Prediction) and related systems, particularly with regard to severe and high impact weather forecasting
5. Review compliance of WIPPS Designated Centres under its responsibility with the Manual to ensure that their functions are conducted properly, and quality-assured products are delivered to Members in a timely manner; This includes the assessment of the technical capabilities of applicants to WIPPS-DCs
6. Liaise with relevant WMO Programmes, technical commissions and international organizations as required to advise on requirements for practical implementations in operational systems
7. Provide advice to NMHSs on ESP products with regard to seamless forecasting of severe and high impact weather
8. Liaise with SERCOM to promote and support the use and communication of ESP products, available from the WIPPS Centres; develop interpretation guidance to facilitate their use, and encourage feedback on usefulness and application
9. Promote and support the education and training of forecasters on the use and interpretation of ESP products, and their strengths and weaknesses
10. Provide guidance on capacity-building concerning the implementation of operational NWP systems, including verification systems, and/or the use of ESP products
11. Contribute to the severe weather forecasting/tropical cyclone programme in collaboration with the AG-SWF/AG-TC
12. Analyze and identify gaps of WIPPS relevant to weather prediction including nowcasting, especially leading the WIPPS User Category of Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Service in WIPPS Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) under the coordination by ET-WIPPSDE
13. In collaboration with the Research Board and Services Commission, support the advancement and operationalization of probabilistic forecasting
14. Contribute to Regional Training Centres activities related to forecasting on weather, climate and water
15. In consultation with SERCOM and RB, review and update verification scores and practices for Earth System components
16. Liaise with the RB, particularly WWRP, to understand the latest advances in Earth System Modelling and Prediction and encourage the implementation of such developments in the WIPPS centre systems for the benefit of Members