REGIONAL ASSOCIATION VI (EUROPE) NINTH SESSION

WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION

REGIONAL ASSOCIATION VI (EUROPE)

ABRIDGED FINAL REPORT OF THE

NINTH SESSION

Potsdam, 8-19 September 1986

IWMO - No. 6701

Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization - Geneva - Switzerland 1986

© 1986, World Meteorological Organization

ISBN 92-63-10670-3

NOTE

The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

CON TEN T S

List of resolutions adopted by the session v

List of persons attending the session ................................ VII

Agenda XI

General summary of the work of the session ........................... 1 (detailed contents are given under the agenda)

Resolutions 1 to 28 together with their annexes ...................... 54 (detailed contents are given under the list of resolutions)

List of documents:

I. "DOC" series 146

II. "PINK" series ............................................... . 154

Final Session No. No.

1 4.1/1

2 4.211

3 4.212

4 4.213

5 4.214

6 4.215

7 4.216

8 4.217

9 4.218

10 4.219

11 4.3/1

12 4.3/2

13 4.3/3

14 4.3/4

15 4.3/5

16 4.4/1

LIST OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE SESSION

Co-ordination of the implementation and operation of the WWW in Region VI ................•.......... 54

Regional Basic Synoptic Network 56

Regional Basic Synoptic Network -Improvement of Data Acquisition in the Mediterranean and the south-eastern part of the Baltic Sea ...... 89

The further development of the Global Observing System ............................................ 89

Network of CLlMAT and CLlMAT TEMP Reporting Stations in Region VI................... 91

Rapporteur on the use of satellite data ........... 98

Use of METEOSAT Services 98

Calibration Factors for Standard Pyrheliometers .................................... 99

Rapporteur on Radiation .......•................... 100

Radar Meteorology ................................. 102

Supplement to Section VI (Europe) of Volume II of the Manual on the GDPS ............ 103

Working Group on Co-ordination of Requirements for Numerical Products ............................ 108

RF 6-03 Warning Report or Forecast of Hazardous Weather Phenomena ................................. 109

Regional Coding Procedures for Reporting Station Pressure Data ..................................... 113

Rapporteur on Codes ......................•........ 114

Amendments to the Manual on the Global Telecommunication System, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part I - Organization of the Regional Meteorological Telecommunication Plan in Region VI (Europe) ...... 115

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LIST OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY tHE SESSION

Session P~g~ No.

4.4/2 _ Amendments to the Manual on the Global

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5.1/1

5.211

5.212

5.213

6.3/1

7.111

7.211

7.212

8.1/1

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Telecommunication System, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part Il ~ Telecommunication procedures for Region VI (Europe) ..••....•.•••..••••••....•.........•..... 119

Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications 122

Working Group on Climate Data Management .•••..•.. 124

Rapporteur on Applications- of Meteorology to Energy ....•............•.......•................. 127

Rapporteur on Climatic Atlases ..•.........•..•... 128

Rapporteur on the Climate of the Baltic Sea Basin 129

Rapporteur on Integrated Background Monitoring Systems •...•...................•..........•...... 130

Working Group on Agricultural Meteorology........ 131

Rapporteur on a Common System of Marine Forecast Areas in the Mediterranean Sea ................... 133

Further expansion of IGOSS through the exploitation of oceanographic data from all available sources and the establishment of specialized oceanographic centres ••••••• /0 ........ j ................... It ........ .

Working Group on Hydrology .....•......•.....••.•..

Revision of the previous resolutions and recommendations of the Association ...•........••.•

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LIST OF PERSONS ATTENDING THE SESSION

1. Officers of the session

L.A. Mendes Victor acting president E.J. Jatila vice-president

2. Representatives of Members of RA VI

P. Steinhauser principal delegate Austria K. Cehak alternate Austria F. Wiederstein delegate Austria

H. Malcorps principal delegate Belgium F. Bultot delegate Belgium

G. Miloshev principal delegate Bulgaria Y. Mintchev delegate Bulgaria V. Andreev delegate Bulgaria S. Milouchev delegate Bulgaria L. Kostadinov delegate Bulgaria

I. Pokumeiko principal delegate Byelorussian SSR

K.L. Philaniotis principal delegate Cyprus

V. Richter principal delegate Czechoslovakia S. Cernava delegate Czechoslovakia J. Hrbek delegate Czechoslovakia

E. Jatila principal delegate Finland M. Sagbom (Ms) delegate Finland

J. Labrousse principal delegate France M. Trochu delegate France J.P. Bourdette delegate France P. Chaperon delegate France

W. Bohme principal delegate German Democratic Rep. O. Maiwald delegate German Democratic Rep. K. Richter delegate German Democratic Rep. H. Kubasch delegate German Democratic Rep. H. Veit delegate German Democratic Rep. J. Kolbig delegate German Democratic Rep. R. Enderlein delegate German Democratic Rep. A. Becker delegate German Democratic Rep.

H. Reiser principal delegate Germany, Federal Rep. of T. Mohr delegate Germany, Federal Rep. of M. Kurz delegate Germany, Federal Rep. of L. Hoffmann delegate Germany, Federal Rep. of

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2. Re]2resentatives of Members of RA VI (contd. )

H.-J. Liebscher delegate Germany, Federal Rep. of H.-J. Sievers delegate Germany, Federal Rep. of

S. Linardos principal delegate Greece A. Kakouros delegate Greece

J. Barat principal delegate Hungary P. Ambrozy alternate Hungary

H. Sigtryggsson principal delegate Iceland

D.L. Linehan principal delegate Ireland

Y.L. Tokatly principal delegate Israel

B. Bizzarri principal delegate Italy

A.I. Abandah principal delegate Jordan A.I. Saleh delegate Jordan

H.M. Fijnaut principal delegate Netherlands B.M. Kamp delegate Netherlands

A. Grammeltvedt principal delegate Norway

J. Zielinski principal delegate Poland S. Reichhart delegate Poland T. Klinski delegate Poland

L.A. Mendes Victor principal delegate Portugal R.C. Faria de Carvalho alternate Portugal F. Lobo de Mesquita delegate Portugal

I. Draghici principal delegate Romania R. Stoian (Ms) delegate Romania

C.M. Contreras Vinals principal delegate Spain J. Garcia-Legaz Martinez delegate Spain A. Ascaso Liria delegate Spain L. Sanchez-Moniosguren delegate Spain B. Orfila Estrada delegate Spain M. Huerta Laborda delegate Spain

R. Berggren principal delegate Sweden

A. Junod principal delegate Switzerland H.P. Muller delegate Swi tzerland

B. Mahmandar principal delegate Syrian Arab Republic M.H. AI-Masri delegate Syrian Arab Republic

c. Ozgul principal delegate Turkey K. Onculer delegate Turkey

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LIST OF PERSONS ATTENDING THE SESSION IX

Representatives of Members of RA VI (contd. )

N.P. Skripnik principal delegate Ukrainian SSR

V.M. Zakharov principal delegate USSR V.D. Alyautdinov delegate USSR A.S. Zaitsev delegate USSR V.A. Antsypovich delegate USSR V.F. Egorova (Ms) delegate USSR N.A. Volkov delegate USSR E.V. Nuriev delegate USSR

P. Ryder principal delegate United Kingdom R.J. Sowden delegate United Kingdom A.J. Gadd delegate United Kingdom

M. Petrovic principal delegate Yugoslavia T. Vu6etic delegate Yugoslavia J. Roskar delegate Yugoslavia

WMO Members outside RA VI

R. Hakim-Murad observer Colombia G. Neira observer Colombia A. Cuentas Cepeda observer Colombia

W.C. Bartley observer USA J. Rasmussen observer USA

ReQresentatives of International Organizations

B.G.B. Barrefors

H.-J. Liebscher

U. Kremser

E.J. Keeble

W. BOhme

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

International Commission for the Hydrology of the Rhine Basin (CHR)

International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)

International Council for Building Research Studies and Documentation (eIB)

International Council for Scientific Unions (ICSU)

5. Lecturers

J. Kolbig German Democratic Republic

D. Radinovic Yugoslavia

W. Thommes Federal Republic of Germany

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6. WMO Secretariat

G.K. Weiss T. Potter S. Mildner S. Klemm R. de Guzman

7. Local Secretariat

H.R. Beckert M. Polster H. Janssen J.O. Holz

Representative of the Secretary~eneral

AGENDA

Relevant page of

Relevant Resolutions general Agenda item documents adopted summary

1. OPENING OF THE SESSION PINK 1 REV. 1 1

2. ORGANIZATION OF THE PINK 1 REV. 1 2 SESSION

2.1 Consideration of the 2 report on credentials

2.2 Adoption of the agenda 1; 2; PINK I REV. 1 2

2.3 Establishment of 2 committees

2.4 Other organizational 3 questions

3. REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT 35; PINK 1 REV. 1 3 OF THE ASSOCIATION

4. WORLD WEATHER WATCH 3 PROGRAMME - REGIONAL ASPECTS

4.1 WWW Plan and Implement- 3; 3 CORR. 1 1 3 ation Programme (English only);

23; 43; 45; 56; PINK 8; PINK 13

4.2 Observing system, 22; 22 ADD. 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 5 including instruments 23; 26; 27; 29; 6; 7; 8; 9; and methods of 36; 38; 52; 59; 10 observation PINK 14; PINK 15

4.3 Data-processing system, 12; 13; l3 ADD. 1; 11; 12; 13; l3 including code matters 20; 23; 25; 33; 14; 15

34; 45; 49; 54; 55; 60; PINK 16

4.4 Telecommunication system 4; 30; 51; 16; 17; 18 17 PINK 24

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5. WORLD CLIMATE PROGRAMME - 37 22 REGIONAL ASPECTS

5.1 World Climate Data 17; 53; 58; PINK 2 19 22 Programme (WCDP)

5.2 World Climate Applications 28; 46; 47; 48; 20; 21; 22 24 Programme (WCAP) PINK 3

5.3 World Climate Impact 31; PINK 5 25 Studies Programme (WCIP)

5.4 World Climate Research 39; PINK 6 26 Programme (WCRP)

6. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 42; PINK 19 28 PROGRAMME - REGIONAL ASPECTS

6.1 Weather Prediction 24; 61; PINK 9 28 Research Programme

6.2 Tropical Meteorology 24 (considered 30 Programme under agenda

item 6.1)

6.3 Environmental Pollution 14; 50; 57; PINK 10 23 30 Monitoring and Research Programme

6.4 Weather Modification 18; PINK 21 33 Research Programme

7. APPLICATIONS OF 11 33 METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME -REGIONAL ASPECTS

7.1 Agricultural meteorology, 16; 21; PINK 4 24 33 including regional aspects of the WMO Agricultural and Desert-ification Programme

7.2 Marine Meteorology 15; PINK 25 25; 26 35 Programme, including IGOSS and other ocean-related activities

AGENDA XIII

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7.3 Aeronautical Meteorology 5; PINK 23 39 Programme

8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER 6; 32; 44; 56; 27 40 RESOURCES PROGRAMME - PINK 11 REGIONAL ASPECTS

9. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 7; 7 CORR 1; 8; 45 PROGRAMME - REGIONAL PINK 17 ASPECTS

10. TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION 9; 10; 10 REV. 1 48 ACTIVITIES - REGIONAL (English only); ASPECTS PINK 18

II. WMO LONG-TERM PLAN - 19; 40; PINK 22 50 REGIONAL ASPECTS

12. SCIENTIFIC LECTURES PINK 12 52 AND DISCUSSIONS

13. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS 41; PINK 20 28 52 RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND OF RELEVANT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS

14. ELECTION OF OFFICERS PINK 7 53 PINK 26

15. DATE AND PLACE OF THE 53 TENTH SESSION

16. CLOSURE OF THE SESSION 53

GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE WORK OF THE SESSION

1. OPENING OF THE SESSION (agenda item 1)

1.1 At the kind invitation of the Government of the German Democratic Republic, the ninth session of Regional Association VI (Europe) was held in Potsdam at the "Hans Marchwitza" Cultural Centre from 8 to 19 September 1986.

1.2 The opening ceremony took place in the above-mentioned Cultural Centre at 10 a.m. on 8 September 1986. Professor L. A. Mendes Victor, acting president of Regional Association VI, opened the session.

1.3 His Excellency the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the German Democratic Republic, Dr H. Reichelt, welcomed the participants on behalf of the Government of the German Democratic Republic and its Chairman, Mr W. Stoph. He emphasized the international co-operation achieved through WMO. He also stressed that the Government of the German Democratic Republic attributed great significance to the diversified activities in the field of meteorology and their contribution to society. He emphasized the necessity of solving global questions which affected all mankind, such as world and regional environmental problems towards which the co-operation of all States within the specialized agencies of the United Nations could make a decisive contribution. He stated that the German Democratic Republic saw this constructive peaceful co-operation in the interest of mankind as convincing proof of the priority of detente and peaceful co-existence. He voiced his conviction that the ninth session of RA VI would give new impetus to international scientific co-operation, especially in the field of meteorology. He expressed the hope that the meeting would run smoothly and 1n a pleasant atmosphere and that it would have a successful outcome.

1. 4 The Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, Professor G. O. P. Obasi, expressed the Organization's gratitude to the Government of the German Democratic Republic for its kind invitation to host the session. He expressed confidence that the ninth session of RA VI would contribute towards improved co-ordination and co-operation in meteorological and hydro1ological activities in Europe, with the corresponding consequences in other parts of the world. He indicated that the session may wish to bear in mind the challenges and opportunities provided by the rapid scientific and technological changes currently taking place or that were expected to take place. Furthermore, he expressed the appreciation of WMO to the Members of the Region for their extensive participation in WMO Programmes. He wished the participants a most constructive and successful session and an enjoyable stay in the German Democratic Republic.

1.5 The Lord Mayor of Potsdam, Mr W. Seidel, extended a most cordial welcome to Potsdam which he described as a town with a thousand years of history. At the same time he drew attention to the fact that, in this city, the cornerstone was laid for more than forty years of peace in Europe, through the signing of the Potsdam Agreement in 1945. He also wished the session a successful outcome and the participants a pleasant stay.

1.6 In his address to the session, Dr W. Representative of the German Democratic Republic with participants on behalf of the Meteorological Service.

Bohme, the Permanent WMO, also welcomed the He expressed confidence

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that the tasks ahead could be fulfilled through close international co-operation. He pointed out that the ninth session of RA VI in Potsdam was being held during the International Year of Peace, declared by the United Nations. He affirmed that over the past century meteorology had provided ample evidence of extensive successful international co-operation. He expressed the hope that this tradition would be upheld in Potsdam and thus would contribute in a constructive fashion to peaceful international co-operation. He pointed out that many questions to be treated were of importance for the forthcoming Tenth Congress.

1. 7 For his part, Professor L. A. Mendes Victor, acting president of the Association, stated that the work of the session would help in strengthening the Association. At the same time, he expressed his concern about the current environmental issues and the gap between developed and developing countries. He called for a new era of co-ope"ration and a commitment to strengthen existing mechanisms of co-operation.

1.8 Thet'e were 90 participants at the session from 31 Members of RA VI, 2 Members from other Regions and from 5 international organizations. A complete list of participants is given at the beginning of this report.

2. ORGANIZATION OF THE SESSION (agenda item 2)

2.1 Consideration of the report on credentials (agenda item 2.1)

In accordance with Regulation 21 of the WMO General Regulations, the representative of the Secretary-General presented a list of participants indicating the capacity in which they were attending the session and whose credentials were found in order. As this list was accepted as the first report on credentials it was decided not to establish a Credentials Committee.

2.2 Adoption of the agenda (agenda item 2.2)

The provisional agenda was adopted without changes and is given at the beginning of this report.

2.3 Establishment of committees (agenda item 2.3)

2.3.1 In accordance with Regulation 23 of the WMO General Regulations, the Association established the following committees:

(a) ~o~i£a~iQn~ go~it~e~ composed of the principal delegates of Norway, Spain, Switzerland and Ukrainian SSR. The principal delegate of Switzerland was elected chairman;

(b) go=o£din~tio~ go~it~e~ composed of the president and vicepresident of the Association, the chairmen of Committees A and B, with assistance from the WMO and local Secretariats.

2.3.2 To examine the various agenda items, the Association established two working committees, as follows:

(a) go~it~e~ ~ was assigned agenda items 4, 7.2, 7.3, 11 and 13. Dr G. N. Miloshev (Bulgaria) was elected chairman and Dr A. Junod (Switzerland) vice-chairman;

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(b) ~o!!!ffiit.!:.e~!! was assigned agenda items 5, 6, 7.1, 8, 9 and 10. Mr D. L. Linehan (Ireland) was elected chairman and Dr I. Draghici (Romania) vice-chairman.

Other organizational questions (agenda item 2.4)

The Association approved various organizational aspects of the work of the session during its first plenary meeting. It noted that, in accordance with Regulation III of the WMO General Regulations, the president would approve those minutes of plenary meetings which could not be approved during the session, after consultation with the participants.

3. REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION (agenda item 3)

The Association expressed its appreciation for the report presented by its acting president and for the excellent way in which he had guided the work during his term of office. It endorsed the views expressed by its acting president that high priority should be given to the further development of the regional components of WWW, WCP and the Education and Training Progranune. The WCAP and Applications of Meteorology Programme was considered ·of great importance in support of the socio-economic activities of Members of the Association. The various questions raised on the report were considered under the relevant agenda items.

4. WORLD WEATHER WATCH PROGRAMME - REGIONAL ASPECTS (agenda item 4)

4.1 WWW Plan and Implementation Programme (agenda item 4.1)

4.1.1 The Association reviewed the draft text of the Second Long-term Plan (SLTP), Part II, Volume 1 - WWW Progranune, on the basis of a document submitted by the Secretary-General and the conunents made by the extraordinary session of the Commission for Basic Systems (CBS) (Hamburg, November 1985). The Association noted that the SLTP contains, among others, the WWW plan for the period 1988 to 1997 and the implementation progranune for the same period.

4.1. 2 The Association noted that the draft plan provided r·1embers with overall long-term guidance for their own planning of their Meteorological Services and for the implementation and operation of WWW facilities at national, regional and global levels. It also noted that the WWW plan and its implementation programme would enable Members to harmonize their implementation efforts, taking into account global and regional WWW objectives agreed to by the appropriate WMO constituent bodies.

4.1.3 The general structure and main obj ecti ves of the WWW Progranune were accepted by the Association, noting that this part of the WMO Long-term Plan had undergone various steps of review, including those on a national level. Concentrating therefore on the regional aspects of the WWW implementation progranune, the Association discussed in some detail the objectives and implementation activities relating to RA VI and expressed its general agreement.

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4.1.4 The Association noted with satisfaction the work carried out by the Working Group on Co-ordination of the Implementation and Operation of the WWW in RA VI and expressed its appreciation to the chairman of the working group, Mr F. Duvernet (France). The Association noted that this working group had made substantial contributions to the layout and content of the draft WWW Plan to the Year 2000 and the Implementation Programme for 1988-1997.

4.1.5 The Association further noted that a number of WWW implementation actions identified by the working group, where co-ordination, co-operative arrangements and support activities were foreseen, to be of primary importance and felt that these matters needed further study.

4.1.6 The Association considered that there was a need for further study of the co-ordination of the implementation and operation of the WWW in the Region and decided to establish a Working Group on the Co-ordination of the Implementation and Operation of the WWW.

4.1. 7 Resolution 7 (IX-RA VI) was adopted by the Association.

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4.1.8 The Association noted the texts of the draft conventions on early notification of a nuclear accident and on assistance in the case of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency. These two conventions have been formulated by an intergovernmental expert meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These conventions will be submitted to the lAEA Special Session of the General Assembly in September 1986 for signature by lAEA Members. The Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident contained some meteorological aspects which might require an input from the national Meterological Services concerned.

4.1.9 The Association felt that there would be a need to make arrangements with lAEA for distribution on the GTS of the early notification of a nuclear accident and the related information as foreseen in Articles 4 and 5 respectively. This information would allow Meteorological Services to take the necessary measures as required nationally. The Association agreed to assign priority to transmission of these data on the GTS.

4.1.10 The Association also noted the action taken by lAEA to strengthen its programme for nuclear safety, as well as questions relating to the radiological monitoring of air, soil and water. The Association felt that WMO should co-operate with lAEA on the meteorological and hydrological aspects of this programme (such as modelling of the dispersion and transport of radionucleides through the atmosphere) as required.

4.1.11 The Association supported bilateral or multilateral arrangements for the exchange of relevant meteorological and radiological data. These arrangements could comprise actions for routine operations and special activities to be initiated after an accident.

4.1.12 The Association noted the action taken by EC-XXXVIII to establish an EC Ad Hoc Group of Experts on Operational Meteorological Aspects concerning the emission of Hazardous Material into the Atmosphere. The Association was

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informed that this ad hoc group would complete its report by 31 January 1987 and that the President of WMO would submit proposals for WMO action on this matter to Tenth Congress.

4.1.13 The Association expressed the view that analyses and prognoses of the transport and the concentration of radionuc1eides or other hazardous materials released in the atmosphere should be recognized as WWW products to be provided by appropriate centres.

4.2

General

Observing system, including instruments and methods of observation (agenda item 4.2)

4.2.1 The Association noted that the Global Observing System (GOS), as outlined in the World Weather Watch Plan for 1984-1987, comprised:

(a) The surface-based sub-system, consisting of the following main elements: regional basic synoptic networks of surface and upper-air stations as well as other observational networks of stations on land and at sea, mobile sea stations, aircraft meteorological stations, and of other elements such as climatological stations, agricultural meteorological stations and special stations; and

(b) The space-based sub-system, consisting of the near-polar-. orbiting satellites, the geostationary meteorological satellites and the associated ground segment for the reception and processing of data, in particular the read-out stations.

4.2.2 The Association recognized that while an increasing amount of quantitative satellite data had become available and further increases could be expected, the surface-based sUb-system would continue to constitute the basic source of data needed to meet global, regional and national requirements. Therefore, Members were urged to maintain their present observing networks and to spare no effort in expanding and optimizing their observing networks and facilities. Particular emphasis was placed on the need. to improve the observing network in data sparse areas. Efforts should also continue to be made to improve the regularity and quality of observations to meet the standards set forth in the ~lliO Technical Regulations, including the Manual on the Global Observing System.

4.2.3 The Association reviewed the regional basic synoptic network of surface and upper-air stations for Region VI, taking note of the changes which had been approved by its president since the last session of the Association in accordance with the authorization given to him. The Association also noted that the level of implementation of both surface and upper-air networks had remained relatively high although there had been a slight drop of 1% in the implementation of surface stations and 2% in upper-air stations since the last session of the Association when they had been nearly 99% and 93.5% respectively. However, the level of implementation of the radiowind observation at 06 and 18 UTe (68%) was not satisfactory and should be improved.

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4.2.4 In considering a revision and updating of the network, the Association took into account various proposals for amending the lists of stations submitted by individual Members as well as the draft WWW/GOS implementation plan for RA VI for the period up to 1991 which called for a strengthening of the regional network, particularly in the south-eastern part of the Region. The Association agreed that the aim should be for a surface synoptic network providing data at three-hourly intervals and with a horizontal resolution of better than 250 km and for an upper-air network providing twelve-hourly radiosonde data and six-hourly radiowind data with a horizontal resolution of better than 250 km. The revised networks agreed by the Association were adopted in Resolution 2 (IX-RA VI) - Regional Basic Synoptic Network.

Sea stations

4.2.5 The Association noted that although the number of ships recruited by its Members to carry out surface observations within the WMO Voluntary Observing Ship Scheme had decreased slightly, it still represented well over half of the global total of recruited ships. Nevertheless, in view of the great importance of observations from ships, the Association renewed its appeal to Members to make further efforts to increase the number of ships recruited. The Association was gratified to note that there had been a marked increase in the number of ships equipped to carry out upper-air observations.

4.2.6 It was also gratifying to note that Region VI had a steadily growing network of automatic marine stations, including fixed platforms, moored and drifting buoys. It was recognized that this was a rapidly expanding and extremely important source of observational data from data sparse areas; this applied in particular to the use of drifting buoys, the effectiveness of which had been fully demonstrated during FGGE. The Association noted that a Drifting Buoy Co-operation Panel had been established under the aegis of WMO and IOC with a view to ensuring the necessary international co-operation to make the best use of available resources.

4.2. 7 The Association noted a suggestion by two Members to install a moored buoy in the south-eastern part of the Baltic Sea in order to improve analysis and forecasts of severe weather in this data sparse area. The benefits expected from such an improvement would merit a co--operative effort by the Members concerned to share the costs for the deployment and operation of a suitable observing platform.

4.2.8 In this connection the Association was informed that the German Democratic Republic and the USSR planned to equip ferry ships operating regularly between Rugen and Klaipeda to enable the provision of ship weather observations through the coastal station Rugen Radio. The data would be quality controlled and regularly inserted in the GTS.

4.2. 9 A simi lar observing programme al ready exists in the Black Sea providing regular observations from ferries operating between Odessa and Varna which are of considerable value for the operational weather services in this area.

4.2.10 The Association was informed of serious problems with regard to the availability of observations for the Mediterranean Sea. The necessity of co-operati ve efforts to improve the observational network in that area was

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therefore emphasized. The Association adopted Resolution 3 (IX-RA VI) which encourages Members bordering the Mediterranean and the south-eastern part of the Baltic Sea to initiate appropriate co-operative projects.

4.2.11 The collection of AIREP reports in the Region continued at a satisfactory level. The Association was gratified to note that the average daily number of AIREP reports exchanged on the GTS had increased from about 700 in 1981 to 856 in 1985.

4.2.12 The Association was disappointed to learn of the difficulties being met in the efforts to develop an international automatic meteorological data aircraft reporting scheme through the Aircraft to Satellite Data Relay (ASDAR) system. It noted that, although the technical development of the system had shown some progress, the finalization of the contract was still not guaranteed.

4.2.13 The estimated requirements for WWW purposes were for some 60 to 150 units world-wide. Members were therefore urged to consider participation in the ASDAR programme and to make every effort to contribute to the development and operation of this system.

4.2.14 The Association noted the successful operation of the NAVAID-based automated aerologica1 sounding systems in the North Pacific and North Atlantic. It was informed that some Members were already participating in an international shipboard aerological programme established in the North Atlantic and North Pacific. The Association strongly supported the decision of the Executive Council to carry out the ASAP implementation through a co-operative effort by Members to improve the upper-air data coverage over the oceans. The Association urged its Members to participate in the ASAP programme, within their financial possibilities.

4.2.15 The Association fully recognized that in order to meet global and. regional requirements for data, in the long term, to achieve the optimum composition of cost-effective observing systems in the Region, certain improvements and some expansion of the current observing networks and programmes would be necessary. These included measures to meet the continuing insufficiency of data from ocean areas, measures to further improve data quality and regularity, the participation of Members in the development, deployment and evaluation of new observing systems such as ASDAR, ASAP, drifting and anchored buoys and the use of these systems in combination with meteorological satellites.

4.2.16 The Association was informed of the status of the Operational WWW Systems Evaluation - North Atlantic. It noted the results of the recent session of the Committee on the OWSE-NA which took place in Geneva from 18 to 29 August 1986 and considered the objectives and structure of the Scientific and the Operational Evaluation plans.

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4.2.17 The Association recognized the progress already apparent regarding the implementation of important components of the future Composite Observing System for the North Atlantic (COSNA) and commended Members for their effective collaboration in this important project. In this connection it was noted that the number of participants from RA VI in the OWSE-NA project was still rather low given the importance of observations from the North Atlantic for operational meteorology in RA VI.

4.2.18 The Association urged Members which had not yet indicated their intention to contribute or otherwise participate in the OWSE-NA to consider doing so. Noting that the OWSE-NA was expected to lead to the design and implementation of a Composite Observing System for the North Atlantic (COSNA), the Association expressed the hope that the existing North Atlantic Ocean Station (NAOS) system would remain in being until such time as COSNA was in place.

4.2.19 The Association paid tribute to the work of the Committee on OWSE-NA and expressed its belief that the results of this project would contribute to the optimization of observing systems in general and to the improvement of meteorological services, particularly in Region VI. It was further recognized that the OWSE-NA, apart from the study of large-scale effects, would also deal with requirements for limited area forecasting, thus leading to a more cost-effective operation of the regional basic synoptic network.

4.2.20 The Association adopted Resolution 4 (IX-RA VI) dealing with the future development of the Global Observing System.

4.2.21 The Association reviewed the network of CLIMAT and CLIMAT TEMP reporting stations in the Region and amended it in the light of information provided by Members during the session. In doing so, it took into account the desirability of amending the network as little as possible in order to maintain the necessary uniformity in the series of data collected for the preparation of climatological summaries and records.

4.2.22 In this connection the Association considered the request made by the Executive Council, and the views and recommendations of the extraordinary session of CBS (October, 1985), on the expansion of the network of CLIMAT reporting stations in the Region. The Association fully supported the concept, noting that this would help to meet immediate WCP requirements. The Association also noted that Members, by including a number of the existing surface synoptic stations among those now in the CLIMAT reporting stations, could make significant progress toward the goal of ten stations per 250 000 km 2

, and at least one station on the territory of each Member.

4.2.23 As regards RA VI, in particular, the Association was pleased to learn that in response to the inquiry conducted by the acting president of the Association, all 17 Members which replied indicated that the WCP requirements were already, or would soon be met in their respective countries. Resolution 5 (IX-RA VI) on the Network of CLIMAT and CLIMAT TEMP Reporting Stations in Region VI was adopted.

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4.2.24 The Association noted with satisfaction the report of the RA VI Rapporteur on the Use of Satellite Data, Dr B. Bizzarri (Italy) and expressed its appreciation for the work he had carried out. It recognized the importance of near-polar-orbiting and geostationary meteorological satellites in providing global data coverage through quantitative data distributed largely on the GTS and through imagery received directly from the satellites.

4.2.25 Updated information was provided on the launching schedule of the next two METEOSAT spacecraft which indicated a delay of six to nine months. Despite the fact that the design lifetime of METEOSAT-2 had already expired, this satellite was expected to fulfill its functions at least until the next satellite was launched, provided no further delay occurred.

4.2.26 The Association noted with gratitude that the GOES satellite from the USA had taken over the data collection function from METEOSAT ~n

September 1985, after METEOSAT-l went out of operation. This clearly demonstrated the importance of international co-operation for providing emergency solutions in case of failure of some component of the satellitebased global observing system.

4.2.27 Noting that the convention on the institution of EUMETSAT as an international organization had now entered into force, the Association was informed that the convention foresaw the possibility of other countries joining EUMETSAT, either as full members or through a co-operation agreement. At present 16 European countries are parties to the convention.

4.2.28 Concerning the technical capabilities of the coming series of METEOSAT spacecraft, it was pointed out that an improvement of the imagery mission resulting in the provision of full resolution VIS data and halfhourly water vapour images was planned. The Association noted the importance of the Meteorological Data Distribution (MDD) mission which would complement the GTS in its capability of transmitting data from the Main Trunk Network in Europe to Africa and in general to any RA I and RA VI Members who may have difficulty connecting with the Main Trunk Network. It was expected that the rece~v~ng stations would be inexpensive to obtain by modification of the present SDUS. It was noted by some Members that the use of an open broadcast system might be detrimental to the maintenance of the functions of Meteorological Services and the Association agreed to refer this aspect to the Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications for further study.

4.2.29 The results of a review of the use of METEOSAT satellite services were presented. They showed that the exploitation of images had reached a fairly high level due to the availability of image handling systems at reasonable costs. Cloud motion winds were regularly used for global scale analysis in large centres, whereas other processed data available from METEOSAT were not yet extensively used. The potential of METEOSAT services for climatological and agrometeorological as well as for other than meteorological purposes, was recognized by the Association. The Association noted that the number of Data Collection Platforms operated in RA VI remained below 100 and that this METEOSAT mission could be expanded to improve the observing network in the Region.

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4.2.30 Regarding the polar-orbiting satellite system, the Association was informed that the present situation was not completely satisfactory since NOAA had difficulties in maintaining a two-satellite system. A higher degree of involvement by Members of RA VI seemed necessary in future. In this connection, the Association noted the constitution of an International Polar-Orbiting Meteorological Satellite group, presently compr1S1ng four Members of RA VI (France, Federal Republic of Germany, Italy and the UK) plus Canada, Japan and the USA, with Australia and Norway as observers. This form of co-operation was encouraged by the Association.

4.2.31 The Association expressed its great expectations with regard to the increasing involvement of the European Space Agency in polar-orbiting meteorological satellites, through the possible provision of one of the Polar Platforms to be flown in mid-1990. Interest was also expressed in possible applications of the oceanographic/climatological satellite ERS-l to operational meteorology.

4.2.32 Concerning the degree of utilization of data from polar-orbiting satellites, it was mentioned that important progress had been made with regard to the use of both images and atmospheric soundings. The Association noted that an atmospheric sounding mission was included for test purposes in a polar-orbiting satellite operated by the USSR and urged that such data be made available for operational use in the future.

4.2.33 In view of the importance for all Members of the full implementation of the operational satellite systems specified in the WWW plan, the Association appealed to satellite operators concerned to spare no effort in continuing to operate their meteorological satellite systems at least at the present level, i.e. without any reduction, and to ensure the continuity of their programmes so as to avoid gaps in the availability of satellite data for operational and research purposes. The vital importance of keeping two NOAA TIROS-N and METEOR-2 type satellites in operation to provide global data coverage was stressed.

4.2.34 The Association agreed that the future development of the spacebased observing systems needed to be closely followed and adopted Resolution 6 (IX-RA VI) concerning the appointment of a Rapporteur on the Use of Satellite Data.

4.2.35 The Asociation emphasized the need to promote the future use of the METEOSAT Data Collection and MDD missions and adopted Resolution 7 (IX-RA VI).

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4.2.36 The Association stressed the need, for conducting international and regional intercomparisons of instruments and observing systems at regular intervals which, together with agreed quality control procedures, were important for the establishment of compatible data sets. Since this was of global importance, close co-operation between regional associations and elMO was felt necessary. Aware of this fact, the Association agreed to continue to contribute to important intercomparison activities both on regional and global levels.

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Radiation measurements

4.2.37 The Association noted with appreciation the report submitted by the Rapporteur on Radiation of RA VI, Mr R. Dogniaux (Belgium). It noted in particular the urgent need for high quality radiation data in many fields of national and international programmes. The Association therefore was pleased to note that two major regional activities in this field had been organized by WMO since VllI-RA VI.

4.2.38 The fourth Regional Comparison of National Standard Pyrheliometers and Absolute Radiometers of RA VI was carried out in June 1984 in the Regional Radiation Centre in Carptentras (France). Twelve Members of RA VI participated and compared 8 absolute radiometers and 14 Angstrom pyrheliometers. An International Organizing Committee met both before and after the comparison in order to define the comparison procedures and to analyse the results for determining the calibration factors and reduction factors. The report (in French) with the results of the comparison was published and distributed to Members of RA VI in 1985. The set of calibration factors and reduction factors is given in the annex to Resolution 8 (IX-RA VI). The Association adopted Resolution 8 (IX-RA VI).

4.2.39 The Regional Comparison of National Reference Pyranometers and Electronic Sunshine Duration Recorders of RA VI was carried out from July to December 1984 in Budapest (Hungary). Ten pyranometers and three electronic sunshine recorders were compared from the following Members: Austria, Federal Republic of Germany, German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The results of the comparison were published in the WMO Instruments and Observing Methods Report Series No. 16 in 1986.

4.2.40 The Association also noted with appreciation the designation of Hamburg (Federal Republic of Germany) as a new Regional Rediation Centre of RA VI.

4.2.41 The Association noted with interest that all the eight Regional Radiation Centres of RA VI participated in the Sixth International Pyrheliometer Comparison (IPC-VI) at the World Radiation Centre in Davos in October 1985.

4.2.42 The Association encouraged Members to participate in the next regional· comparison of national standard pyrheliometers in Europe according to elMO procedures (Recommendation 10 (erMO-IX» which would be organized in 1988. It requested its president to take the necessary steps to arrange for implementation of this decision.

4.2.43 The Association decided to appoint a Rapporteur on Radiation. Resolution 9 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

4.2.44 The Association noted with appreciation the report by the chairman of the RA VI Working Group on Regional Procedures for the Transmission of Digitized Meteorological Radar Data over the GTS, Mr Collier (United Kingdom), and the report by the Rapporteur on Regional Aspects of Collection, Processing and Archiving of Meteorological Radar Information in Digital Form, Mr Podhorsky (Czechoslovakia).

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4.2.45 The Association was informed that over the last few years rapid growth in the digitization of weather radar systems had occurred. It noted that digitization had permitted dramatic improvements in the use of radar data, both in the field of qualitative use through better presentation and handling and in the field of quantitative evaluations, such as precipitation and radial winds: the combined use of radar and satellite data had opened new frontiers in the field of nowcasting. This would continue, such that most European countries would be producing at least some digital radar data by the end of the 1980s. The digitization is accomplished by purpose-built microprocessor-based hardware. This equipment is now available commercially from weather radar manufacturers. Operational systems for the processing and transmission of these data now exist using private or public communications links. International data exchanges are underway, and have highlighted the need for standardization of data formats and protocols. Proposals have been made for formats appropriate to the grid-like nature of radar data, but these proposals have yet to be evaluated in the WMO context.

4.2.46 The Association noted that initial experience had shown that multi-channel links on the GTS (V29 operation) could be used for the exchange of radar data using a dedicated channel. However, such methods may not be the most efficient for general use and it was agreed that this aspect should be brought to the attention of the RA VI Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications. The Association also agreed that the need to develop a standard code for the exchange of radar data should be brought to the attention of the Rapporteur on Codes for the matter to be raised with the CBS Working Group on Codes.

4.2.47 The Association was informed of a new COST project concerning the implementation of a European network of vertical profiler radars. It was noted that radars enabled monitoring of the dynamic evolution of the troposphere and stratosphere as a function of height, by continuous measurements of wind profiles and turbulence and, due to their excellent performance, they were being increasingly developed.

4.2.48 Taking into account that the Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation (CIMO), at its ninth session (Ottawa, July 1985), decided to establish a Working Group on Weather Radar to review all aspects of weather radar, the Association decided to appoint a Rapporteur on Radar Meteorology. The Association proposed to invite the president of CIMO to consider the inclusion of this rapporteur as a member of the CIMO Working Group on Weather Radar. Resolution 10 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

4.2.49 The Association noted with satisfaction the Instruments and Methods of Observation Programme (IMOP) of the WMO Second Long-term Plan. In this connection the Association in particular supported the provisions made and actions proposed in the IMOP leading to further improvement of the quality of data. The Association endorsed the IMOP part of the SLTP in general and supported the specific objectives and plans for the period 1988 to 1997.

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4.3 Data-processing system, including code matters (agenda item 4.3)

4.3.1 The Association noted that the availability and timely reception of observational data both from conventional stations and from satellites were of vital importance to the implementation of output products at WMC, RMCs and the ECMWF in support of operations at NMCs. In this connection, the Association recalled its discussion under agenda item 4.2, concerning the need to maintain a high quality and completeness of observational data. The Association reaffirmed the great importance of regular and timely exchange of both conventional surface and upper-air data and satellite data from within and from outside the Region. This matter was also discussed under agenda item 4.4.

4.3.2 The Association noted with appreciation that WMC Moscow and RMCs in the Region as well as the ECMWF provided a large number of products for use by NMCs in forecasting small-, meso- and large-scale meteorological systems. The Asociation further noted that the demands of Members for output products had also increased.

4.3.3 Recognizing that the NMCs in Region VI continued to constitute an essential element in the GDPS, the Association emphasized the need to further develop and maintain adequately equipped and staffed NMCs. RMCs were also encouraged to develop further their forecasting capabilities, including NWP, to meet national requirements.

4.3.4 The Association requested the Secretary-General to assist in the co-ordination of the GDPS real-time function essential for the provision of operational weather forecasting services for all applications.

4.3.5 The Association noted that, over the past few years, progress had been made on the interpretation methods of NWP products in terms of actual weather elements, such as extreme temperatures, precipitation and wind, by. various GDPS centres. Members in RA VI were encouraged to introduce and develop these methods to improve the quality of operational weather forecasting and to derive maximum benefit from output products received from WMCs, RMCs and other centres.

4.3.6 The Association discussed the regional structure of the GDPS, in connection with the concept of Regional/Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) as contained in the WNW Plan and Implementation Programme. The report of a survey on the planning of the GDPS in Region VI prepared by Miss M. J. Atkins (United Kingdom), within the activities of the Working Group on Co-ordination of the Implementation and Operation of the WNW in RA VI, served as an excellent basis for discussion. The Association noted the report with appreciation and expressed its thanks to Miss Atkins for the work accomplished in compiling and analysing a considerable amount of valuable information.

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4.3.7 The Association expressed the opl.nl.on that that type of analyses served a very useful purpose and should therefore be updated at regular intervals of, say, two years. It agreed that the task should rest with the Working Group on Co-ordination of the Implementation and Operation of the WWW in RA VI.

4.3.8 When discussing the general structure of the GDPS in RA VI, it was pointed out that the RMCs in RA VI currently met already most of the requirements for processed products. In this connection, the Association was informed of planned changes in the operational programme of RMC Offenbach which comprised the computation of a global model, a nested 20-layer model for Europe (50 km grid) and a limited area model for national purposes (10 kID grid) which would include the Alps and the southern parts of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Similarly, other Members had indicated that a variety of high quality products were already or would in due course be available within RA VI to meet the WWW requirements for specialized products.

4.3.9 The Association therefore concluded that there was no pressing need to change the existing structure of the GDPS in RA VI. It agreed that the designation of Specialized Centres for certain fields of activity was a process that needed careful planning and co-ordination. The development of relevant proposals would fall within the terms of reference of the Working Group on Co-ordination of the Implementation and Operation of the WWW in RA VI.

4.3.10 The Association noted with satisfaction the report of the chairman of the Working Group on Co-ordination of Requirements for Data in GRID Code Form, Dr A. Gadd (United Kingdom) and the final report of the third session of the group. The Association expressed its thanks to the previous chairman of the working group, Dr E. G. Lomonosov (USSR) for his long service and excellent work. The Association congratulated the chairman for his excellent chairmanship of the third session of the working group and for the work carried out by the group.

4.3.11 The information on requi rements by Members for output products, including WAFS products in GRID/GRIB code forms and the products available at various GDPS centres developed by the working group, was noted by the Association. It invited Members concerned to take them into consideration in the preparation of output products and agreed that they should be used as guidance for distribution of WMC/RMC/WAFC/RAFC/ECMWF products in the Region. The Association endorsed the priority list and adopted the necessary amendments to Volume II of the Manual on the GDPS to give effect to the agreed list of products for exchange. Resolution 11 (IX-RA VI) - Supplement to Section VI (Europe) of Volume II of the Manual. on the GDPS - was adopted.

4.3.12 The Association noted and agreed on the future work programme as proposed by the working group. The Association reviewed the status of the working group and its terms of reference and agreed on the modification of the name of the working group. The Association decided to establish a Working Group on Co-ordination of Requirements for Numerical Products. Resolution 12 (IX-RA VI) - Working Group on Co-ordination of Requirements for Numerical Products was adopted.

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4.3.13 The Association noted the role of GDPS in support of specialized services, such as aviation, marine, agriculture, hydrology and other services. It noted that the system was also used in support of other WMO international and regional programmes such as the World Climate Data Programme (WCDP), Global Atmospheric Research Programme (GARP), Marine Meteorological Services (MMS) and the Joint WMO/IOC Integrated Global Ocean Services System (IGOSS). The Association emphasized that the requirements of each specialized service had to be clearly stated and co-ordinated within the appropriate GDPS centres, in order to provide an efficient service in RA VI.

4.3.14 In this connection, the Association was informed by the delegate of the United Kingdom that improved numerical wave prediction models had recently been implemented at Bracknell. There was a wave model for the global oceans, driven by surface winds from a global NWP model, and a higher resolution wave model for European waters (including the Mediterranean Sea and the Baltic Sea), driven by surface winds from a fine-mesh NWP model. Numerical products in GRID code from these wave prediction models would be made available on the GTS from 1 October 1986, using 2.5 0 resolution for the global wave model products and 1.250 resolution for the European regional wave model products.

4.3.15 The Association noted with appreciation the report of the chairman of the Working Group on the Exchange of Warnings of Hazardous Weather Phenomena, Mrs N. Stoian (Romania), and congratulated her for the excellent work carried out in this field.

4.3.16 After consideration of the report, which contained an appraisal of the present status and a proposal for standardization of regional coding procedures for the exchange of warnings of hazardous weather phenomena, the Association agreed that there was need for a regional code form. It noted in this connection that warnings for aeronautical purposes were already exchanged internationally. Resolution 13 (IX-RA VI) RF 6-03 Warning Report or Forecast of Hazardous Weather Phenomena - was adopted.

4.3.17 The Association noted with appreciation the report of the RA VI Rapporteur on Codes, Mrs N. P. Fakhrutdinova (USSR) and commended her for her contributions as Rapporteur on Codes during the last four years.

4.3.18 The Association reviewed and agreed to standardize regional procedures for reporting station level pressure, developed by its rapporteur, at the request of CBS-Ext. (8S), to improve the quality of pressure reports by including in SYNOP reports both pressure at station level and mean sea level pressure, at least for stations above 500 m altitude. Resolution 14 (IX-RA VI) - Regional Coding Procedures for Reporting Station Pressure Data was adopted.

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4.3.19 The Association noted the requirements of CAgM for global exchange of precipitation and snow-depth data and for the regional exchange of evaporation (evapotranspiration) net-radiation and daily hours of bright sunshine data. It was informed that CBS-Ext. (85) had reviewed these requirements and referred them to regional associations for consideration, noting that the existing global exchange of Section 3 could meet some of the require"ments provided that regional associations took decisions on how to meet the requirements and take measures to standardize regional coding practices with respect to the elements concerned.

4.3.20 With regard to the global exchange of data on the amount of precipitation in the preceding 6, 12, 18 or 24 hours, the Association agreed that there was no need for immediate action as the requirements were covered by the group 6RRRtR in Sections 1 and 3 in the code form FM 12-VII SYNOP.

4.3.21 Concerning the regional exchange of data on the amount of precipitation in the preceding three hours, the Association noted that the inclusion of this information in Section 3 of code form FM 12-VII SYNOP would necessitate a change of the specification of tR as the existing specification allowed only for intervals of six hours. The Association decided to refer the matter to the next session of the CBS Working Group on Codes and requested the Rapporteur on Codes, in his/her capacity as ex-officio member of the working group, to submit a proposal for a new specification of tR.

4.3.22 Regarding the global exchange of daily data on the depth of snow, the Association concurred with the opinion expressed by the extraordinary session of CBS (1985, Hamburg) that a standardization of snow-depth reporting procedures would have to be effected both on regional and global levels before further steps on reporting procedures could be taken.

4.3.23 Considering the requirement of CAgM for the regional exchange of data on evaporation, radiation balance and duration of sunshine, the Association concurred that no change of the regional coding procedures with regard to the SYNOP code forms should be made before a decision on the possibility of producing these data was in sight.

4.3.24 The Association noted with appreciation the results of a monitoring on the use of Section 3 of the code form FM 12-VII SYNOP carried out by WMC Moscow. It was also informed that a similar exercise had been carried out in NMC Potsdam which confirmed that there was a need to use the group 9S p S p s p s p more extensively in order to meet the requirements of global and regional data processing. The Association concluded that the use of Section 3 of the SYNOP code form would become more important in the future and that the relevant procedures needed to be standardized.

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4.3.25 In connection with the discussions on the exchange of radar information and warning-type messages, the Association identified a need to specify the observing time in SYNOP reports more precisely in order to allow for a better comparison of the different types of information. It therefore requested the Rapporteur on Codes to raise this question in the next session of the CBS Working Group on Codes.

4.3.26 The Association noted several other proposals relating to regional codes which could not be discussed in detail. It decided to refer these proposals to the Rapporteur on Codes for further elaboration and, as appropriate, submission to Members by correspondence.

ODAS code

4.3.27 The Association discussed briefly the need to introduce the proposed ODAS code, noting tbat updated requirements, particularly with regard to wave data, would be met by a new wave code to be developed by the CBS Working Group on Codes during its next session in October 1986. The Association agreed to retain the ODAS code as an option until its eventual replacement by the new wave code.

4.3.28 The Association was informed that the publication of national coding practices in Volume II of the Manual on Codes was still incomplete. Therefore Members were invited to update this publication as a matter of urgency.

4.3.29 The Association felt that new data requirements for various WMO programmes would have both global and regional coding impacts in the future and therefore there would be a need for further study of both global and regional code problems in Region VI. In view of the above tasks, the Association decided to appoint a Rapporteur on Codes. Resolution 15 (IX-RA VI) - Rapporteur on Codes was adopted.

4.4 Telecommunication system (agenda item 4.4)

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4.4.1 The Association noted with appreciation the report of Mr W. Bopp (Federal Republic of Germany), chairman of the RA VI Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications and expressed its gratitude for the important work carried out during the past four years. Details of the report were discussed and the Association's decisions are recorded below.

4.4.2 The Association reviewed the present state of implementation of the regional meteorological telecommunication plan for Region VI - Europe, as regards the point-to-point circuit network and radio broadcasts (RTT and

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facsimile). It noted with satisfaction that the network, except two interregional circuits, had been fully operational, namely 13 circuits of the Main Telecommunication Network (MTN), 17 main regional circuits, 34 regional circuits and 12 inter-regional circuits. Only three regional circuits were still operated by HF radiocommunications. The Association noted with particular appreciation that 19 circuits were operated at 9600 bit/s, and 13 other circuits were planned to be operated at 9600 bit/s in the near future. The Association noted that the automation of the telecommunication centres in Euripe had been progressively implemented; currently 9 WMC/RTHs and 16 NMCs were already automated.

4.4.3 The Association considered that future upgrading of some circuits and centres would urgently be required in order to cope with the expected increase of the volume of traffic on the GTS in the very near future. In this connection, the Association was informed of serious difficulties in the operation of the European Meteorological Telecommunication Network (EMTN) which continued to exist in the south-eastern part of the Region. Despite considerable efforts of Members in the area to upgrade circuits and automate the telecommunication facilities in a number of centres, the situation had not improved substantially since 1982. Concern was expressed that, in view of the increase of the volume of traffic on the GTS, the availability of data might deteriorate. Members were therefore urged to spare no effort in upgrading, as necessary, the existing facilities (centres and circuits) to meet the increasing requirements.

4.4.4 The Association noted that financial and technical assistance would be required to upgrade the EMTN in the south-eastern part of the Region to the required operational standard~ It therefore agreed to a proposal by the Members concerned to initiate an inter-country project al.ml.ng at the upgrading of the EMTN in this area. The Association felt that such a project should be formulated in co-operation with Members concerned, assisted by experts' missions and meetings, and by the Secretary-General. It was therefore decided to keep Resolution 33 (IX-RA VI) in force. This matter was further discussed under agenda item 10, Technical Co-operation Activities (see paragraphs 10.11, 10.12 and 10.13).

4.4.5 The Association was further informed by Spain that the new automated telecommunication system in Madrid became operational in February 1986 and had since then functioned without problems. In addition, the national data collection system had been automated.

4.4.6 The Association examined the results of monitoring csrried out in October 1985. It noted that the availability of SYNOP and TEMP data from Region VI at the RTH Offenbach located on the MTN reached 90% of the expected number of the global exchange reports. As regards the timeliness of reception of data, the availability of these data within three hours of observation times reached 90% for SYNOP and 87% for TEMP, which represented about 95% of the total number of reports received from Region VI. The Association concluded that the operation of the EMTN in general had reached a satisfactory level with respect to the availability and timely reception of data for global exchange. However, some deficiencies in the operation still existed in some areas of the south-eastern and south-western parts of the Region.

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4.4.7 The Association noted the importance of monitoring the operation of the WWW which would be one of the most efficient tools to overcome deficiencies in the operation of the WWW. In particular, real-time monitoring and follow-up action on the spot would eliminate almost all causes of deficiency. The Association urged Members to implement the plan for monitoring the operation of the WWW, or at least real-time monitoring and immediate follow-up action at the earliest possible date.

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4.4.8 The Association was of the opl.nl.on that radio broadcasts would be gradually discontinued, taking into account the development of more efficient telecommunication facilities, such as point-to-point circuits, public data networks and satellite-based communication systems. The Association agreed that systems based on modern techniques (e.g. satellite broadcast) should be urgently studied for inclusion in the plan for future development of the EMTN, which would provide a reasonable al ternati ve for the replacement of radio broadcasts in smaller centres.

4.4.9 The Association noted with appreciation that use of the INMARSAT system had led to a large increase in the number of ships' reports transmitted. The Association expressed its concern that, due to the lack of a global scheme for sharing the costs of acquiring SHIP reports through INMARSAT, a financial burden was an.sl.ng for the two Members of RA VI accepting SHIP reports through their CESs free of charge to ships. The Association stressed that there was an urgent need to develop global co-operati ve arrangements for collection of SHIP reports. It also stressed that if other Members who operated Coast Earth Stations of the INMARSAT system decided to accept ships' reports free of charge to ships, the sharing of cost would be more equitable. The Association reminded Members to instruct ships participating in the WMO Voluntary Observing Ship Scheme to send their reports to the nearest coast radio station or the nearest Coast Earth Station, in compliance with the arrangements laid down in the Manual on the GTS.

4.4.10 When considering the various requirements for processed information, including WAFS products, the Association pointed out ~nat ~ne use of different forms of data representation (GRIB, GRID, coded digital fax, analogue fax) was a major task for the centres involved in terms of storage capacity, traffic vollli~e and data processing capability. The Association agreed that the following principles be applied:

(a) To automate the product exchange as far as possible by using efficient code forms instead of charts;

(b) To limit the exchange of charts l.n non-coded digital fascimile form to a minimum;

(c) To avoid as far as possible duplication in the transmission of products in different formats.

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4.4.11. As regards abbreviated headings for messages containing GRID and GRIB data, the Association agreed that data identifier TIT2A 1 A2ii be allocated for regional products, provided they were in accordance with the general terms. adopted by CBS. The Association requested its president to submit the question of principles for allocation of data designator for regional purposes to the CBS for future consideration~

4.4.12 The Association endorsed the opl.nl.on expressed by its working group that EMTN circuits could be used for exchange of radar data and that the universal GTS message format should then be adopted. The Association expressed the opinion that, given the large volume of radar data and the existence of technical problems in the transmission of these data on the GTS, the exchange of these data should be organized on a bilateral or multilateral basis.

4.4.13 The Association was informed that the ICAO European Air Navigation Planning Group had opted in the short term for the use of GTS circuits for the distribution of WAFS products in Europe. The Association felt that the exchange of WAFS products from WAFC London to RAFCs and between RAFCs in RA VI did not present major problems, however the distribution of these products to States and users would require considerable efforts both on the part of the RAPCs and by the NMC. Recognizing the various requirements for product.s in grid point formats, of which the WAFS wind temperature data set formed a part, the Association strongly recommended the use of binary represented formats such as the GRIB code for transmission of these messages. However, it was recognized that for some time to come other code formats would have to be used to serve centres not yet ready to accept the GRIB code.

4.4.14 The Association concluded that exchange of WAFS products would be made between RAFes and most of the NMCs in RA VI on the EMTN. The Association recognized however that the telecommunications capacity in some parts of the EMTN was rather limited and in view of the rapid increase of requirements for the global and regional exchange of products in grid point format on the GTS, careful planning would be needed to optimize the use of the available capacity of the system.

4.4.15 In this context, the Association was informed that ICAO was planning to implement the improved European Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN), intended to carry WAFS products by the end of the decade. Problems in disseminating WAFS products to the African and Middle Eastern parts of Service Area 7 would probably have to be solved by using satellite broadcasts as a component of the Aeronautical Fixed Service.

Data banks

4.4.16 The Association noted with appreciation that data banks were operated by Members of Regional Association VI for both observational data and processed information. The Association agreed that information on the characteristics of those data banks be included in the Manual on the GTS, Volume II, Region VI, Part II and requested the Secretary-General to prepare and include an attachment to this effect.

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4.4.17 The Association stressed the extremely urgent need to develop procedures for request-reply to data banks for the GTS at global level, in order to permit their development and avoid the proliferation of different procedures. The Association urged the president of RA VI to take the necessary action with CBS. The Association expressed the view that the institution of a group of experts for the development of relevant procedures wi thin the CBS Working Group on the GTS would be very useful for a speedy solution of the problem.

~M§.t§.o£o!ogiQa! .Qata_D!.s.t.r!.b~t~_o~ll_ (~D.Q) _s§.r~iQe_of the ~E!EQS~T_oJ2e£a.t.iQn~1 2rQg£a!!!ffi~

4.4.18 The Association was informed about the Meteorological Data Distribution (MDD) service which would be implemented under the METEOSAT operational programme. The Association expressed the opinion that the MDD service would be a very useful and important contribution to meeting efficiently the needs of some Members of Region VI, and probably many Members of Region I, and part of Region II, as regards reception of observational data, numerical products, and information in pictorial form, and might take over the existing role of radio broadcasts. Taking into account the mul tiregional coverage of the Meteorological Data Distribution (MDD) service of the METEOSAT Operational Programme, the Association agreed that its integration as an element of the GTS should be considered by CBS.

~1!oQa.t.iQn_of ~bQr§.via.t.eQ !!e~dings_tQ QU!I§.tin§. Qf_d~t~ Qo!1§.c.t.eQ frQm_D~t~ Collection Platforms (DCPs) ---- --------

4.4.19 The Association noted the requirement to allocate abbreviated headings to bulletins of data from Data Collection Platforms to allow their retransmission on the GTS to the NMC concerned. The Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications was requested to submit a suitable proposal.

4.4.20 The Association reviewed the text of Part I included in the Manual on the GTS, Volume II, Region VI. The Association agreed that some adjustments to the text of Part I was required, in particular to take into aCColli~t the previous decisions of the constituent bodies of WMO. The Association adopted Resolution 16 (IX-RA VI).

4.4.21 The Association reviewed the present updated Manual on the GTS, Volume II, Region VI, Part II, taking decisions made by CBS-VIII related to telecommunication Association adopted Resolution 17 (IX-RA VI).

contents of the into account the procedures. The

4.4.22 The Association also requested the Secretary-General to update the diagram appended to the Annex of Volume II, Region VI, Part II, in compliance with the amended Part II.

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cations

4.4.23 The Association noted with satisfaction the excellent work done by its Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications. Considering the necessity to continue the development of the GTS in Europe and to recommend inmprovements in operating the regional meteorological telecommunication system,. the Association decided to re-establish its Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications. Resolution 18 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

4.4.24 The Association felt that, in order to meet the increasing requirements for exchange of meteorological information, it would be important to continue the studies on meteorological telecommunications, particularly on the following matters:

(a) Procedures for request-reply to data banks;

(b) Introduction of packet-switching mode of operation within the EMTN;

(c) Adoption and introduction of transport layer protocols;

(d) Introduction of satellite-based communication systems;

(e) Allocation of abbreviated headings to bulletins of data collected from DCPs.

The Association also endorsed the opinion expressed by its working group that the detailed description of operational functions to be carried out in the RTHs would contribute considerably to the enhancement of the efficiency of the EMTN. The Association requested its Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications to elaborate the detailed operational specification for the RTHs, with the assistance of the Secretariat.

5. WORLD CLIMATE PROGRAMME - REGIONAL ASPECTS (agenda item 5)

The Association reviewed and noted the draft of Part II, Volume 2 - World Climate Programme - of the Second Long-term Plan.

5.1 World Climate Data Programme (WCDP) (agenda item 5.1)

5.1.1 The Association complimented the, Working Group on the Regional Aspects of the World Climate Data Programme for its work during the intersessional period. It was noted that the working group had had only a relatively short time to carry out its tasks since the group was established by the president of RA VI in 1984.

5.1.2 The Association agreed with the recommendations of the Working Group on Regional Aspects of the WCDP. In particular, several Members stated that they would be able to increase the number of CLIMAT reports (by designating existing synoptic stations) to approach or reach the CBS/Cel

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recommendation of 1 to 10 stations per 250 000 km 2• At

session, CBS recommended (Recommendation 4 (CBS/Ext. (85» Regulation [B.1.] 3.1.1.2 be amended as follows:

its extraordinary that WMO Technical

"The distribution of stations from which monthly surface climatological data are transmitted should be such that every 250 000 km 2 is represented by at least one station and up to ten stations where the density of the Regional Basic Synoptic Network permits; ... "

Members were invited to "make the necessary arrangements to meet the requirements of the WCP either by preparation of CLIMAT reports at observing station level or centrally by an appropriate centre from SYNOP reports". However, the Association noted that some Members might find it difficult to achieve this goal in the immediate future. Further, some Members stated that consideration should be given to a reasonable spacing of the CLIMAT stations so as to adequately represent the climatic zones in the Region.

5.1.3 The Association gratefully accepted the offer of the USSR to make available its extensive experience in developing procedures for selecting Reference Climatological Stations.

5.1.4 The Association noted with appreciation the support of Belgium for the WCDP data rescue project, with special emphasis on developing countries in Africa. The contribution of France in digitizing and storing climate data for 141 stations from 13 African countries was also noted with appreciation; the data were being made available on magnetic tapes to the African countries concerned and to interested Members.

5.1.5 The Association expressed its appreciation to France for its contribution to the CLICOM project to transfer microcomputer technology (both software and hardware specifications) to improve climate data processing and to permit simple applications. The delegate of France noted that the 16-bi t PYROGUE machine, which was compatible with the CLICOM specifications, was being produced and that appropriate software would soon be made available. The Association also noted with appreciation the support for CLICOM being provided through the WMO/VCP programme by several Members of RA VI and encouraged other Members to contribute to this important project.

5.1.6 The Association noted the development in ~ne Climate Monitoring (CSMl project and urged Members to contribute information CSM monthly, annual and bi-annual reports.

System to the

5.1. 7 The Association noted with interest the paper contributed by the German Democratic Republic on the Revision of the Definition of Climatological Normals. The Association decided to refer this matter to the Working Group on Climate Data Management, and specifically to the Rapporteur on Long-term Data Series and Reference Climatological Stations. If appropriate, the working group will then refer the matter to the WMO Commission for Climatology.

5.1. 8 To continue the diverse work initiated by the working group, the Association decided to establish a Working Group on Climate Data Management by adopting Resolution 19 (IX-RA VI).

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5.2 World Climate Applications Programme (WCAP) (agenda item 5.2)

5.2.1 The Association noted with satisfaction the progress made in the implementation of the World Climate Applications Programme and was pleased to note that this progress had been made possible by the contribution of some Members by providing experts, lecturers and rapporteurs. The, Association urged its Members to continue supporting the WCAP in the fields of food, water and energy and in other applications areas (e. g. urban and building climatoiogy, human health) to benefit all Members of the Region and indeed all Members of WMO.

5.2.2 The Association noted with appreciation the report of the Rapporteur on Applications of Meteorology to Energy Problems, Dr J. Kolbig (German Democratic Republic) and complimented him on the report on "Presentation of meteorological information to energy users" that he had prepared during the intersessional period in collaboration with Dr G. GOtschmann (German Democratic Republic). The Association requested that the SecretaryGeneral arrange for publication of this report in the WCP series in the near future. The Association stressed the fact that in both developed and developing countries energy decision-making called for meteorological information. The Association supported the suggestions of the rapporteur and decided to appoint a Rapporteur on APplications of Meteorology to Energy by adopting Resolution 20 (IX-RA VI).

5.2.3 The Association was informed that a UNDP inter-country the "Meteorological aspects of the exploration of renewable energy had been prepared and expressed the hope that this project implemented in the coming months.

project on resources" would be

5.2.4 The Association noted that the USSR had offered to prepare a Technical Note on Methodology to Use Climatological Information for the Planning and Utilization of Wind and Solar Energy Generators and stressed that it would be a valuable pUblication for the climate applications activities of Members.

5.2.5 The Association noted with appreciation the report by the Rapporteur on Climatic Atlases, Professor H. Schirmer (Federal Republic of Germany). It was noted with satisfaction that the preparation of the manuscript maps for the second volume of the Climatic Atlas of Europe had been completed in the Hungarian Meteorological Service. However, the Association expressed its concern about the fact that all attempts to publish the second volume had failed, owing to lack of funds. The Association requested the Secretary-General to seek financial support. for this purpose and, together with Members of the Association, also examine presentation of the material in other formats such as microfilm or slides.

5.2.6 With regard to the preparation of the explanatory text relating to Volume I of the atlas, the Association noted the progress made by the rapporteur, and included the completion of the work in the terms of reference of the Rapporteur on Climatic Atlases (see paragraph 5.2.9 below). The Secretary-General was requested to arrange for the publication of the explanatory text.

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5.2. 7 The Association approved the outline of the explanatory text relating to the second volume of the atlas, as proposed by the rapporteur. In view of the difficulties experienced with the publication of Volume II of the atlas, the Association considered that further work on the explanatory text should be undertaken only when the publication of Volume II itself had been ensured. The Secretary-General was requested to initiate data collection for the explanatory text from Members in due course.

5.2.8 The Association considered the suggestion of the rapporteur concerning the third set of maps for the Climatic Atlas of Europe and decided to postpone any action on this matter.

5.2.9 To continue the work relating to the Climatic Atlas of Europe, the Association appointed a rapporteur. Resolution 21 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

Climate of the Baltic Sea Basin

5.2.10 The Association noted with appreciation the report of the Rapporteur on the Climate of the Baltic Sea Basin, Mr J. Malicki (Poland). The Association agreed with the suggestion made by the Meteorological Service of Sweden to hold a small workshop on this problem; the delegate of Poland kindly offered to host a meeting on this topic in 1987. The Association agreed with the suggestion to work with the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission on this topic. To provide a focal point for RA VI activities in this respect, the Association decided to appoint a Rapporteur on the Climate of the Baltic Sea Basin. Resolution 22 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

World Weather Records ---- -----

5.2.11 The Association noted with satisfaction that data for the 1971-1980 volume of the World Weather Records (Europe) had been provided by Members of RA VI to the regional co-ordinating centre for the WWR in the Meteorological Service of the Federal Republic of Germany, which had forwarded the edited data to the National Climatic Data Center of the USA for publication.

5.3 World Climate Impact Studies Programme (WCIP) (agenda item 5.3)

5.3.1 The Association noted that the WCIP was being implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The main activities in the WCIP .... __ . aLe.

(a) The development of methodology for impact assessments;

(b) The effect of climate variations on national food production systems, with emphasis on the effects of drought;

(c) The socio-economic impacts of man-induced climate changes, such as from greenhouse gases and aerosols.

Several UNEP projects are underway in each of these subject areas.

5.3.2 The Association noted that UNEP was providing support to determine the socio-economic impacts in the WMO/FAO/Unesco agroclimatic survey of the humid tropics in South America. The Association noted that the methods developed in this proj ect could be employed in RA VI, as well as in other regions.

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5.3.3 Taking into account the results of the WMO/UNEP/ICSU Conference on Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change (Villach, Austria, October 1985), the Association supported the efforts of WMO to join with UNEP and ICSU in the Advisory Group on Greenhouse Gases to assess impacts of a warming of the atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect. Such studies should include impacts on agriculture, water resources, energy and health.

5.3.4 The Association expressed appreciation to the Government of the USSR for hosting the International Conference on Climate and Human Health to be held in Leningrad from 22 to 26 September 1986, and to UNEP for providing financial support.

5.3.5 The Association was informed that the Government of the Netherlands had offered to host a workshop to discuss the implications of climate change and sea-level rise. The workshop, which was planned to be held in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands from 2 to 8 March 1987, would be co-sponsored by the WCIP, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and several regional groups in Europe. Emphasis would be laid on research needs concerning the potential environmental, ecological and land use changes.

5.3.6 The UNEP Scientific Advisory Corrunittee (SAC) met in Warsaw from 18 to 21 March 1986. One of the main topics of the meeting was the promotion of national climate prograrrunes which had components dealing with economic and social impacts of climate changes. The Association supported the development of national climate prograrrunes, including impact studies.

5.3.7 The Association agreed that the WCIP was a very important component of the WCP and supported the efforts of UNEP to make progress in this new and complex subject area which could have major effects upon the economic and social activities of all nations.

5.4 World Climate Research Prograrrune (WCRP) (agenda item 5.4)

5.4.1 The Association was pleased to see the advances that had been made in the scientific planning of the WCRP and welcomed the layout of its objectives in terms of specific goals corresponding to prediction for increasingly long time-scales. Furthermore, the Association commended the formulation by the WMO/ICSU Joint Scientific Committee of a first comprehensive implementation plan for the WCRP, specifying the projects and required activities ready to be considered for execution. The Association expressed considerable interest in two of the main projects described in the implementation plan:

(a) "Atmospheric Climate Prediction Research" whose objective is to predict climate variations on time-scales up to a few weeks by developing existing atmospheric general circulation models as already used for numerical weather prediction, to take into account the full range of climatologically significant diabatic processes in the atmosphere and at the surface boundary;

(b) "Tropical Ocean and Global Atmosphere (TOGA)" which will explore the predictability of the mean atmospheric response (independent of initial atmospheric conditions) to changes of the sea-surface temperature resulting from the large-scale

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surface-driven ocean circulation on time-scales of months to years. In particular, understanding the mechanisms which determine the interannual variability of monsoons and the predictability of these variations is an integral part of this project.

Success in these projects would result ln improvements in the physical basis of long-range forecasting.

5.4.2 The Association noted with interest the outcome of the informal planning meeting on the WCRP (Geneva, May 1986). Sufficient commitments of resources were made or were being seriously considered to allow the planning and implementation of the WCRP to proceed along the lines described in the plan with relatively minor adjustments.

5.4.3 The Association recognized that the successful implementation of the WCRP and its component projects depended on the co-operation of all countries in the world. It expressed satisfaction that several Members in the Region had participated in the informal planning meeting and offered important contributions in terms of supporting the special observing systems required, data management and data collection activities .and the extensive numerical experimentation programme central to the WCRP. However, it was noted that the success of the WCRP would depend on an adequate base of global atmospheric and oceanographic observations. Certain specific gaps in observational coverage or activities required for the WCRP had also been identified. The Association therefore urged all its Members to consider the additional efforts that could be made at a regional level, in particular in the following areas:

(a) Maintaining and reinforcing, if possible, the operation of the existing WWW network on which WCRP investigations depend for basic atmospheric data, including support to implementation of upper-air stations to supplement the WWW in the tropical zone and prOV1Slon of additional windsounding data as required for TOGA, through the agency of the Voluntary Co-operation Programme where appropriate;

(b) Upgrading communications facilities, especially by satellites, to augment the reception of marine meteorological data from ships in real-time;

(c) Recruitment of additional ships for the VOS fleet in the tropics;

(d) Development of the IOC Global Level Observing System (GLOSS) and the IOC/WMO Integrated Global Ocean Services System (IGOSS), including supporting and/or maintaining tide-gauges at certain sea-level observing stations which have priority for TOGA, and assisting in the implementation and organization of XBT sections;

(e) Taking steps towards obtaining an adequate global precipitation climatology, requiring in particular acquisition of rainfall observations from ships at sea and/or from calibrated meteorological radars at appropriate coastal stations, to provide reference data for calibration of

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indirect estimates of area- and time-averaged precipitation over the oceans based on satellite observations, and investigating also the usefulness for this purpose of rainfall fields available from operational NWP systems.

5.4.4 Several Members of the Association, who were also Member States of the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts, agreed to consider whether, jointly, the additional resources requested could be made available to support the Centre's carrying out the role of a TOGA Level III-a data centre (i. e. collection and archiving of a selection of basic atmospheric and derived parameters from routine operational analyses as required for TOGA).

5.4.5 The Association noted that several Members, through the European Space Agency, had embarked on the development of an oceanographic/ climatological satellite (ERS-I) which would give a valuable contribution to the WCRP by means of its advanced payload, particularly in the field of active microwave sensors. Complementary to this, there were various national efforts in progress. Mention was made of a project in Italy involving high resolution passive microwave radiometer to measure sea-surface wind-stress, soil moisture, all weather sea-surface temperatures, precipitation and ice coverage.

5.4.6 The Association was informed that ICSU was very pleased with the progress made in planning the WCRP and wi th the very close, f rui tful cooperation between WMO and ICSU in the activities of the Joint Scientific Committee which guides the activities of the WCRP.

6. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - REGIONAL ASPECTS (agenda item 6)

6.0.1 The Association reviewed the draft of the Second Long-term Plan, Volume 3 on the Research and Development Programme and noted that this version of Volume 3 had also been reviewed by Members, the ninth session of Regional Associations III, IV and V as well as EC-XXXVIII.

6.0.2 The Association also noted that EC-XXXVIII had requested the ninth session of CAS (Sofia, October 1986) to review the document carefully so that essential modifications could be brought to the attention of Tenth Congress.

6.1 Weather Prediction Research Programme (agenda item 6.1)

6.1.1 The Association noted with satisfaction the various initiatives taken since its last session by Congress, the Executive Council and the Commission for Atmospheric Sciences· (CAS) to encourage and promote research directed towards improving weather forecasting services. It recalled that Ninth Congress had endorsed the view of CAS ,that weather prediction research on all time-scales should receive the highest priority within the WMO Research and Development Programme. To support relevant activities, Congress had established two separate programmes, one on short- and medium-range weather prediction research (PSMP), the other on long-range forecasting research (PLRF) and a joint CAS/JSC Working Group on Numerical Experimentation was set up to overview, promote and co-ordinate weather prediction research based on the data from the GARP experiments. The Association observed that several experts from the Region were serving on the various CAS bodies responsible for these programmes.

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6.1. 2 The Association recalled that the Secretariat had compiled and published annual progress reports on numerical weather prediction (NWP), based on submissions from Members, including more than fifteen from RA VI for the past twelve years and agreed that these reports had proved to be of considerable value to all Meteorological Services, particularly those of developing countries introducing NWP systems. Members of the Association engaged in NWP activities were urged to contribute regularly to these reports and early enough so that the compiled report could be distributed by the middle of the following year.

6.1.3 The Association also recorded its appreciation of the many reports prepared on significant advances in weather prediction research and widely distributed under the pUblications series for the PSMP and the PLRF. In this connection, it requested that papers presented at all WMO scientific meetings be distributed as promptly as possible to ensure that all Members were provided with updated information on the latest research results.

6.1.4 Numerical Germany) ,

The Association expressed its Weather Prediction in Europe,

who had now completed his work.

appreciation to the Rapporteur on Dr H. Reiser (Federal Republic of

6.1.5 The Association learned with interest of the various projects initiated and conducted by the CAS Working Group on Weather Prediction Research (up to 1982) and by the Working Groups on Short- and Medium-range Weather Prediction Research and on Long-range Forecasting Research (from 1983) to promote research activities of Members in this field. The Association thanked the various Members and individuals who had contributed to these activities, and urged Members of RA VI to continue giving to them as much support as possible.

6.1. 6 The Association noted with particular interest the concept of activity centres within the PSMP. It also further noted that nine Members from the Association had offered facilities to serve as activity centres for several projects.

6.1.7 The Association was informed by several Members regarding recent developments relevant to this agenda item, in particular in the Nordic countries and in the Mediterranean region. The Association expressed its_ appreciation for the co-operation received by some Members in this connection, and encouraged Members to pursue enhanced activities for the further development of numerical weather prediction in the Region.

6.1.8 In respect of Mediterranean cyclones, the Association also learned with interest of the activities of a group of Members relating to the implementation of the study project. The Association noted that the project would be implemented by countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. The Association stressed the importance of the project in improving weather forecasts in the region and elsewhere as Mediterranean cyclones affected weather patterns over vast areas. The Association also encouraged its Members to co-operate fully in the implementation of the project on an international scale.

6.1.9 The Association encouraged its Members to facilitate the attendance of their scientists at forthcoming meetings being organized by WMO such as:

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6.2

(a) The Conference on Long-range Forecasting the Practical Problems and Future Prospects, Sofia, 29 September-3 October 1986, in conjunction with the ninth session of the Commission for Atmospheric Sciences;

(b) Workshop on Significant Weather Elements Prediction and Objective Interpretation Methods, Toulouse, 22-26 June 1987; and

(c) Second Workshop on the Diagnosis and Prediction of Monthly and Seasonal Atmospheric Variations over the Globe, Toulouse, 15-19 June 1987.

Tropical Meteorology Programme (agenda item 6.2)

The Association noted with interest the developments which had taken place since its eighth session, in the implementation of the WMO Tropical Meteorology Programme (TMP) for which high priority had been given by Congress, the Executive Council and CAS. The Association also noted the information provided by some Members of the Region on the activities they had undertaken in tropical meteorology, including collaboration with Members from other Regions. The Association encouraged the continued collaboration of interested Members in the implementation of priority projects relating to the six major components of the TMP.

6.3 Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Research Programme (agenda item 6.3)

6.3.1 The Association re-affirmed its interest in and the importance it attached to environmental issues. In particular, the operation and further implementation of the WMO Background Air Pollution Monitoring Network (BAPMoN), the study of transport and dispersion of atmospheric pollutants on different time and space scales, the exchange of pollutants between various environmental compartments and integrated monitoring were cited as examples of its areas of interest.

6.3.2 The Association noted that Members within the Region continued to establish new pollution monitoring stations in accordance with Resolution 22 (VlI-RA VI) Background Environmental Pollution Monitoring and thus contributed to the expansion of BAPMoN. The German Democratic Republic and Spain had opened new regional stations and, in addition, Spain had inaugurated a baseline station at Izana, Tenerife. Recognizing, however, that the periphery of the Region still required additional coverage, the Association once again urged Members to establish additional baseline stations in such areas where coverage was inadequate.

6.3.3 Several Members informed the Association of some difficulties in relation to the operation and maintenance of BAPMoN equipment provided under the auspices of UNEP. The Association invited the Members concerned to provide the Secretary-General with the relevant specific information on the status of BAPMoN equipment. The Association further requested the

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Secretary-General to take the appropriate measures to assist Members in ensuring the full operation of BAPMoN equipment.

6.3.4 Members operating stations which monitored CO 2 continuously were urged to switch from CO 2 -in-nitrogen to CO 2 -in-air reference gases in order to improve comparability of the global observations that were being compiled. Members were also urged to follow carefully the quality assurance procedures outlined in existing manuals and guides in order to eliminate doubts in the comparability and reliability of all data being collected. Participation in the annual Laboratory Performance Tests was presented as an example of a way in which quality assurance could be improved. Another example was the training courses conducted ~n Hungary by the Hungarian Meteorological Service with support from UNEP.

6.3.5 Members of the Association were requested to consider favourably collaboration in environmental matters with Members in Regions outside RA VI. This could include prov~s~on of instruments, spare parts and/or expert services to install or repair equipment as specific needs arise.

6.3.6 The Association also requested that consideration should be given by Members to supporting the concept of using aircraft for air sampling. The intention of Spain to provide an aircraft for this purpose was noted with appreciation. Members collaborating in NAOS were requested to continue the turbidity and grab sampling prograITUlles. It was hoped that one or more of those Members would provide laboratory facilities for the analysis of these samples.

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6.3.7 The Association noted that momentum had increased concerning developments in the Co-operative PrograITUlle for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Long-range Transmission of Air Pollutants in Europe (EMEP) wi thin the Convention of Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution. The Association felt that further progress could be achieved by the provision of more resources to the two meteorological synthesizing centres and the chemical co-ordinating centre of EMEP, and through more active involvement of Meteorological Services in the research and monitoring activities, as well as in the decision-making processes of EMEP and the Convention. The Association also expressed the view that inclusion of meteorologists from national Meteorological Services in the government delegations attending the sessions of the Executive Body for the Convention and the Steering Body for EMEP should be encouraged.

6.3.8 The Association noted that regular and extensive monitoring of the environment allowed effective research on long time-scales to proceed. The Association noted that, from time to time, significant physical, chemical, nuclear and biological pollution of the environment may occur on short timescales. The Association, therefore, encouraged Members to retain and make available for exchange those meteorological, hydrological and other relevant data which might aid effective research into such events.

6.3.9 The on-going activities in the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas concerning long-range transport and deposition of pollutants were noted with interest. The Association encouraged Meteorological Services of Members concerned to be more actively involved in these projects as BAPMoN sites were mentioned as possible sampling locations.

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6.3.10 The increased interest Members were showing in integrated monitoring was encouraged. It was hoped, however, that national Meteorological Services would collaborate with the activities going on outside BAPMoN and thus substantially add to the implementation of the WMO Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Research Programme.

6.3.11 The Association noted with interest the information provided on integrated background monitoring systems. In view of the need for further study on such systems, the Association decided to appoint a Rapporteur on Integrated Background Monitoring Systems. Resolution 23 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

6.3.12 The Association noted with appreciation the report on the activities of the Regional Ozone Centre at Potsdam (German Democratic Republic), The Association also noted with interest the efforts made by the Regional Ozone Centre to calibrate Dobson spectrophotometers in routine operation within the Region. The Association was grateful to the Centre for organizing training courses on launching balloon-borne ozone sondes.

6.3.13 The efforts by the World Dobson Spectrophotometer Central Laboratory to send travelling standard lamps to all Dobson ozone stations and to give a thorough evaluation of the results to the Regional Centre were acknowledged with appreciation by the Association. The Association also expressed its appreciation to the World Dobson Spectrophotometer Central Laboratory and to the Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich, in connection with the intercomparison of Dobson spectrophotometers which took place at the Lichtklimatisches Observatorium in Arosa (Switzerland) in August 1986, using the World Primary Standard No. 83 as standard instrument.

6.3.14 The Association requested the Regional Ozone Centre to continue to take an active role in implementing related activities, in particular:

6.3.15

(a) To organize in Potsdam in May/June 1988 an Dobson spectrophotometers which did not intercomparison at Arosa in 1986;

intercomparison of take part in the

(b) To carryon checks on Dobson Spectrophotometers by analysing the test measurements using standard lamps and ozone observations made over a wide range of ~ values of all stations within the Regions and to continue offering training courses for total ozone observations, for ozone soundings and for measurements of ozone near the earth's surface; and

(c) To analyse and evaluate changes of ozone near the ground of various scales in space and time.

The Association also encouraged Members:

(a) To start or continue measurements of ozone near the ground at least at BAPMoN stations:

(b) To start measurements of solar UV radiation reaching the ground, particularly in the UV-B region, at ozone stations; and

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(c) To make available satellite-based measurements of total ozone to the ozone sounding stations within the Region, thus providing valuable information for the correction of vertical ozone profiles.

6.3.16 The Association also noted that the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer was adopted in 1985. The Association expressed the hope that Members of the Region would be actively involved in activities relating to this Convention.

6.4 Weather Modification Research Programme (agenda item 6.4)

6.4.1 The Association noted that the assessment of field data taken in Spain for the Precipitation Enhancement Project (PEP) suggested that the objectives for PEP could not be reached at that site and that, taking this into account and also the financial constraints, the field work of PEP had been suspended. The Association noted, however, that a basis for assessing the suitability of a site for weather modification was being developed and believed the techniques would be of benefit to many Members. The Association wished to express its continued support for the objectives of PEP and encouraged further use of data obtained in planning weather modification projects. The Association also welcomed the initiative agreed to by EC-XXXVIII to provide guidance material that offered Members practical advice on the conduct of experiments against the background of contemporary scientific understanding of the physical and chemical processes involved.

6.4.2 Many Members of the Association were interested ln hail suppression. The Association supported activities in hail suppression and noted that conditions already existed for an international hail suppression experiment. In this respect, the Association expressed its gratitude to Bulgaria for the standing offer to make available a site for such an experiment. The Association also felt that it would be desirable to take into consideration the guidance material referred to in paragraph 6.4.1 in the planning of such an experiment.

6.4.3 The Association was provided with information relating to the precipitation enhancement project in Israel and noted that reports on this project were available to Members.

7.

7.1

APPLICATIONS OF METEOROLOGY PROGRAMME - REGIONAL ASPECTS (agenda item 7)

Agricultural meteorology, including regional aspects of the WMO Agricultural and Desertification Programme (agenda item 7.1)

7.1.1 The Association noted with appreciation the work accomplished by the Working Group on Agricultural Meteorology. The Association complimented the chairman, Mr J. Hrbek (Czechoslovakia), and the members of the working group for the reports on agrometeorology of the potato crop, on the survey of available information and techniques on operational agrometeorological services for plant protection and on crop protection models. The Association noted that the reports were being published in the CAgM Report Series, following updating of the material by the principal authors.

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7.1.2 The Association noted that, on the recommendation of the working group, the thirty-eighth session of the Executive Council approved the organization of a Symposium on the Agrometeorology of the Potato Crop. Plans were underway to hold the symposium in the Netherlands in April 1987. Several Members of the Association expressed interest in participating in the meeting.

7.1.3 The Association strongly supported the recommendation made by the working group that CAgM should include in its programme of activities for the next intersessional period a study on the need and requirements for the development of agrometeorological services in highly industrialized areas with developed agriculture, as well as those in developing countries. It requested the president of CAgM to ensure that activities in agricultural meteorology by the working groups of regional associations and those of CAgM working groups and rapporteurs complemented each other and were not duplicated. The Association also requested that CAgM and the RA VI working group should use existing WMO publications wherever possible, e. g. on the meteorology of transport and data presentation, to avoid duplication of effort.

7.1.4 The Association further requested CAgM to define the specific requirements for agrometeorological data used in agriculture from (a) automatic weather stations; (b) remote sensing techniques; and (c) satellite observations, and to forward the description of these requirements to CIMO for further action.

7.1.5 The Association agreed that CARS-Food and other similar pUblications should include results from developing countries even if the methods enumerated in the research results had only locally been operationally tested.

7.1.6 The Association stressed the need for and benefits of close co-ordination and co-operation among different disciplines engaged in operational agrometeorology.

7.1.7 The Association agreed that roving seminars offered good opportunities for personnel from other disciplines to participate in intense on-the-job training in applications of agrometeorology. The Association therefore encouraged the continued organization of such WMO seminars.

7.1.8 The Association noted with appreciation that training in agrometeorology and associated topics would continue to be offered by several Members in the Region.

7.1.9 The Association noted with interest that the Government of Spain had studied the economic impacts of meteorological variables on several different crops. It was noted that a report of about 2000 pages was available for inspection by all Members; CAgM would be asked to comment on the report.

7.1.10 The chairman of the working group noted that the study of desertification should include industrial areas as well as the traditional areas near deserts. The Association invited the president of CAgM to introduce this topic at IX-CAgM which was to be held at the kind invitation of the Government of Spain in Madrid from 17 to 28 November 1986.

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7.1.11 The Association complimented the Commission for Agricultural Meteorology and especially the members of working groups and rapporteurs, for the valuable work done and the large number of technical notes and reports published on various aspects of agrometeorology. It strongly supported the Members' active role in the affairs of CAgM.

7.1.12 The Association decided _to establish the Working Group on Agricul tural Meteorology, with revised terms of reference. Resolution 24 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

7.1.13 The Association reviewed and noted the section relating to the Agricultural Meteorology Programme in the draft of Part II, Volume 4 Applications of Meteorology Programme - of the Second Long-term Plan.

7.2 Marine Meteorology Programme, including IGOSS and other oceanrelated activities (agenda item 7.2)

7.2.1 The Association noted with interest the results of the ninth session of CMM. It agreed with the Commission that this was indeed an exciting, challenging and somewhat difficult time for marine meteorology, particularly in view of the developing and expanding requirements of marine service users, the expanding requirements for marine data from the WCRP and the WWW and the important technological developments taking place in marine observing systems and marine telecommunications. The Association expressed its pleasure at the comprehensive programme of work adopted by CMM to deal with these challenges and at the support given to this programme by the Executive Council. At the same time, it recognized that challenges had also to be faced by the regional associations and by individual Members 1n developing and expanding their marine meteorological activities. The Association therefore considered in more detail a number of problems which required action at a regional level and at the same time urged all its Members to playas active a role as possible, within their resources, in the important field of marine meteorology and related oceanographic activities.

7.2.2 The Association noted with considerable interest that a comprehensive WMO Wave Programme had been developed by CMM and approved by the Executive Council. It further noted the actions already undertaken within the programme, including the publication of the first consolidated review of numerical wave models, of new techniques for wave measurement, and of verification experiments, together with the development of an updated Guide to Wave Analysis and Forecasting. It regarded the latter publication as being of considerable importance to Members in the development of real-time wave analysis and forecast services at a national level. It urged that this Guide be completed and published as quickly as possible, particularly in languages other than English. At the same time, the Association expressed its appreciation to those of its Members already actively involved in the wave programme, in particular in the preparation of the Guide to Wave Analysis and Forecasting and in the development of a third generation wave model. It urged all its Members to continue and if possible expand their contriubtions to these important activities.

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The use of INMARSAT services

7.2.3 The Association was pleased to note that the INMARSAT satellitebased marine telecommunications system had begun operating in 1982 with a very rapid subsequent growth in usage and that already seven Coast Earth Stations (CES), were operating in the Region covering the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean regions, and that of these, two (in France and the United Kingdom) had agreements to accept ships' weather reports free of charge to ships. The Association agreed that the introduction of INMARSAT had considerable and wide-ranging implications for Members involved in the collection of ships' weather reports and in the dissemination of meteorological information to shipping and that it was likely to lead to an improvement in the quantity of ships' reports collected and an easing of dissemination difficulties for forecasts and warnings. It therefore urged that the studies being undertaken in this regard by CBS, CMM, the Secretariat and INMARSAT, together with Members directly involved, be continued and their results reported to Members at regular intervals. The Association also requested that Members using or intending to use the INMARSAT system in the Region might pass on to other Members the results of their experiences in both operational and financial terms.

7.2.4 The Association noted with considerable interest the developments currently underway with regard to the INMARSAT Enhanced Group Call (EGC) system for the transmission of information to ships at sea, and in particular the sea trials for the EGC system which were scheduled to take place in the North Atlantic in early 1987. It agreed that the EGC system was of major significance to Members with responsibilities for the broadcast of meteorological forecasts and warnings for the high seas. In noting with satisfaction that a number of Members of RA VI were considering participation in these sea trials, the Association urged both these Members, and the WMO Secretariat, to keep all Members closely informed of the results of the trials and of other developments concerning the EGC system.

7.2.5 The Association noted with satisfaction that a series of seminars on marine meteorological services had been initiated, designed to promote the development and improvement of marine meteorological services, particularly in developing countries. The Association also noted with approval that the third of these seminars, for maritime Members of RA I, had recently taken place in Algiers (for French-speaking participants) and Reading (for English-speaking participants), with considerable input and support to this seminar being provided respectively by France and the United Kingdom. In expressing its appreciation to these Members, the Association agreed that the developed countries, which constituted the majority of its membership, could make inportant contributions to the future conduct of such seminars and therefore urged them to consider doing so whenever possible.

7.2.6 The Association noted with interest the activities currently underway regarding the co-ordinated implementation of drifting buoy programmes. In particular, it agreed that the recently-established Drifting Buoy Co-operation Panel represented an important step which should lead to an increase of ocean data from drifting buoys, especially from data-sparse regions such as the southern and tropical oceans. Such data would be of

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considerable importance to the WWW, the WCRP, many meteorological and oceanographic research programmes and to individual Members in the provision of marine meteorological services. It therefore urged Members to take an active interest in the work of the panel, participating wherever possible, even though individual contributions to buoy programmes might be small (e.g. part-contributions to buoys, deployment facilities, contributions to the technical co-ordinator's position, etc.). At the same time, the Association requested the Secretary-General, in co-operation with IOC, to urge Members of WMO and IOC to ensure that all drifting buoy data collected within their countries, particularly by oceanographic institutions, were made generally available, both over the GTS and to data archival centres.

7.2.7 The Association was informed about the activities in the field of marine observations carried out under the COST-43 programme, in which 13 European States participated. A project for a system of drifi ting buoys in the area 55°- 63°N, 25°- 45°W had been operational since October 1984, and a similar project in the area 25°- 45°N, 12°- 400W would become operational in October 1986. All collected data were injected into the GTS. COST-13 would participate actively in the OWSE-NA. The COST-43 agreement itself would expire in 1988, but a transfer of the drifting buoy operations to the WMO/IOC Drifting Buoy Co-operation Panel was envisaged.

7.2.8 The Association expressed strong support to the institution of a full-time post of technical co-ordinator for the drifting buoy programme. It noted that additional funds would have to be raised for that purpose to ensure continui ty of the co-ordination acti vi ties. In view of the importance of co-ordination in this field, the United Kingdom indicated its intention to contribute to the funding of the post in 1987.

Marine forecasts for the Mediterranean Sea

7.2.9 The Association discussed in some detail the question of adoption of a common co-ordinated system of marine forecast areas for the Mediterranean Sea. It agreed that this was a rather difficult undertaking, in view of the size and complexity of the Mediterranean Sea, the number of countries involved and the involvement also of Members from RA I. Nevertheless, it agreed that the question deserved further study and decided to appoint a rapporteur for this purpose. Resolution 25 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

7.2.10 Information was presented on the proj ect, implemented jointly by the USSR and Bulgaria, with the participation of the International Haritirne Organization, for developing a radio transmission system for navigational and meteorological information (NAVTEX). It was indicated that, after successful completion of the experimental phase, services for marine users would be instituted on an operational basis. Romania also expressed interest in participating in the development of a transmission system for navigational and meteorological information.

7.2.11 In connection with the prov~s~on of marine forecast services, it was emphasized that considerable efforts were needed to provide the observational data base for these services, particularly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. The Association identified several possibilities to improve that situation:

(a) Deployment of drifting buoys;

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(b) Enhancement of the Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) scheme;

(c) Installation of data collection platforms in coastal zones and at island stations;

(d) Use of satellite data.

7.2.12 With regard to (a) above, France indicated its intention to contribute actively to a co-ordinated programme in the Mediterranean Sea. Relating to (b), the United Kingdom offered technical advice to other Members in setting up and maintaining VOS programmes. Concerning (c), Italy informed the Association of its progressive installation of DCPs in coastal zones and islands of its territory across the Central Mediterranean.

7.2.13 With regard to (d), Italy reported that as well as its contribution to the development of the ERS-l satellite, a further national effort had been added to provide for a direct read-out station for acquisi tion, fast processing and distribution of data such as sea-surface winds, wave heights and wave spectra over the Mediterranean.

7.2.14 Despite the above efforts, the Association was of the op~n~on that strong co-operative efforts and technical as well as financial assistance were needed to improve the observing network in the Mediterranean Sea. It noted that a resolution to this effect was adopted under agenda item 4.2.

7.2.15 The Association noted with concern that, although the number of BATHY and TESAC reports submitted by its Members for distribution over the GTS was continuing to increase slowly, in general, support for IGOSS wi thin the Region continued to be confined to a relatively small number of Members. The Association felt that there remained many Members in the Region with a potential for taking BATHY/TESAC observations who were not doing so, and it encouraged these Members to realize their full potential in this respect, in particular by taking an active part in the developing IGOSS acceleration phase. In this connection, information was provided on arrangements made by the Federal Republic of Germany to accept free of charge, through coastal radio stations, BATHY/TESAC reports for real-time exchange on the GTS.

7.2.16 In the context of the further development of IGOSS and of the role that Members could play in its development, the Association noted with interest the results of the recent fourth session of the Joint IOC/WMO Working Committee for IGOSS (Geneva, November 1985). These included, in particular:

(a) Recognition of the existence of large quantities of BATHYI TESAC data, of great potential value to IGOSS, which were not currently submitted for distr~bution over the GTS;

(b) Emphasis on the importance of the Specialized Oceanographic Centres (SOCs) in the IGOSS system, the plans for the expansion of their numbers and role, and the development of a Guide to SOCs;

(c) The importance of new technological developments, in particular oceanographic satellites, to IGOSS;

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(d) The extension of the existing IGOSS Plan and Implementation Programme until 1988 and the work towards the preparation of a new Plan and Implementation Programme covering the period 1989-1995;

(e) The emergence of the WCRP as a major customer for IGOSS data and products.

7.2.17 The Association agreed with the Joint IOC/WMO Working Committee for IGOSS on the need to exploit all existing sources of BATHY/TESAC data, which had the potential for perhaps doubling the quantities of thermal structure data available over the GTS for IGOSS use. It also agreed on the importance of the IGOSS SOCs in the provision of data and products for both operational and research users, including the WCRP. Resolution 26 (IX-RA VI) was adopted.

7.2.18 The Association considered the section relating to the Marine Meteorology Programme, including IGOSS and other ocean-related activities, in the draft of Part II, Volume 4 - Applications of Meteorology Programme, of the Second Long-term Plan. The Association accepted that part of the SLTP without changes.

7.3 Aeronautical Meteorology Programme (agenda item 7.3)

7.3.1 The Association was informed of the activities in the field of aeronautical meteorology since its last session in 1982. It noted with interest the status of implementation of the World Area Forecast System (WAFS) in the Region and the close co-operation between Members operating World and Regional Area Forecast Centres which had already led to the provision of new services since February 1984.

7.3.2 The Association recognized that WAFS products were generated within the framevTork of the WWW system as a specialized service for aeronautical users. It further noted that use was made of the GTS to meet the requirement for a timely exchange of WAFS products between centres concerned and their dissemination to Members in the Region.

7.3.3 Appreciation was expressed by the Association for the strong support the Aeronautical Meteorology Programme had received from the preceding sessions of the Executive Council, and it was hoped that it would lead to a strengthening of the programme.

7.3.4 When considering aeronautical climatological services, the Association noted that existing requirements called for the preparation of relevant tables and summaries on request rather than for publication of summaries and tables in a standard format. The Association was further informed that a proposal to amend ICAO Annex 3, Chapter 8 was currently being prepared and that the related provisions of Technical Regulations and ICAQ Annex 3 would be revised as soon as the proposed amendment was adopted.

7.3.5 Emphasizing the necessity of specialized training for staff involved in the provision of meteorological services to aviation, the Association agreed that this should comprise not only training for forecasters but also for technical and maintenance personnel. The plan to hold a conjoint WMO/ICAO/Aeronautical Users Workshop in Region VI dealing with the impact of

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aeronautical meteorological information on the planning and conduct of air operations was strongly supported as it could possibly serve as a model for similar projects in other Regions. The Association recommended that the workshop should be held as soon as possible.

7.3.6 The Association was informed of changes of regulations regarding the description of cloud in Aerodrome Forecasts in abbreviated plain language (TAF) recommended by lCAO for regional application. Noting that that may require a change in regional coding practices (TAF code form), the Association decided to refer the question to the Rapporteur on Codes.

7.3.7 The Association considered the Second Long-term Plan, Part II, Volume 4 Applications of Meteorology Programme, which contains the Aeronautical Meteorology Programme, and accepted this part without changes.

8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMME (agenda item 8)

REGIONAL ASPECTS

8.1 The Association noted with appreciation the report by Mr F. Bultot (Belgium), chairman of the Working Group on Hydrology, who replaced Mr A. Forsman (Sweden) designated originally by the eighth session of RA VI. The Association further expressed its satisfaction that the working group had completed the tasks assigned to it and that these had resulted in a number of reports of a high standard. It gratefully acknowledged the services provided by the ten rapporteurs and recommended that, after finalization, the reports should be distributed to Members. The Association endorsed the programme of activities in the field of hydrology and water resources which was prepared by the group. It considered the programme to be of considerable regional interest and able to stimulate the active participation of Members.

8.2 On the basis of the recommendations by the working group and taking into account the decisions of Cg-IX, and the recommendations of CHy-VII, the Association adopted Resolution 27 (IX-RA VI), establishing the Working Group on Hydrology, open to all Members of the Region. With respect to the group's membership, the Association requested its Members to take into account the recommendation of CHy-VII with a view to ensuring an adequate participation of the Hydrological Services of Members. It further recommended that at least one session of the group be arranged during the next intersessional period.

8.3 The Association noted with satisfaction that the main emphasis of the Hydrology and Water Resources Programme (HWRP) had continued to be placed on the OHP and that the priority activities, as approved by Ninth Congress, were oriented towards the economic and social goals established by the UN Water Conference and concentrated on the needs of the developing countries. In this connection, the Association agreed that:

(a) The working group should continue to undertake specific work relating to those parts of the OHP, including HOMS, which were of particular interest to the problems of the Region; and

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(b) The various technical reports prepared by the group should also be forwarded to the CHy as input to the activities of the Commission.

8.4 The Association noted that CHy would continue, as in the past, to provide methodological advice to the regional associations I working groups. It was pleased to note that CHy had designated two members of its Advisory Working Group to provide liaison with the regional working groups. The Association therefore recommended that the chairman of the working group should take all steps required to ensure, as appropriate, co-ordination with these members of the CHy Advisory Working Group. The Association felt that this would help to ensure that there was no duplication of effort.

8.5 pertaining ecological

The Association noted the interest expressed by one delegation to studies on the possible implication of acid rain-related

changes to the operation of national Hydrological Services.

8.6 The Association noted that a detailed report had been prepared by a rapporteur of the group on the regional development of HOMS, and expressed its appreciation for the strong involvement of Members from RA VI in HaMS activities. More than half of the components described in the HaMS Reference Manual were supported in the Region, and had been actively requested. In this context, the contribution of _ the HNRC for Belgium in adapting computer technology to the requirements of developing countries was particularly appreciated. It also noted that co-operation among several Members of the Region in the development of HaMS components for application to energy production had been initiated and was supported by UNDP.

8.7 The Association felt that the universality and usefulness of HaMS could still be increased if the few countries of the Region which had not yet designated a HaMS National Reference Centre at their national Hydrological or Hydrometeorological Service would do so.

8.8 The Association noted that for the purpose of assessing the application of rational criteria and procedures to the design and operation of hydrological networks in 'Cne Region, the working group had identified the following four types of networks:

(a) Networks of meteorological stations evaporation) for hydrological purposes;

(precipitation and

(b) Networks of hydrometric stations (surface water) in basins with undisturbed regimes;

(c) Hydrometric networks in basins with modified regimes;

(d) Networks of groundwater stations.

One rapporteur was designated for the the task related to each of the abovementioned type of network. Preliminary reports were prepared on the basis of information collected by means of an inquiry among members of the working

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group. The Association agreed with the proposal of the working group that, during the next intersessional period, those reports be expanded with examples of specific case studies and that the whole set be collated and published.

8.9 Several Members informed the Association of recent developments in their countries in the improvement of their hydrological operation. In particular, the Association learned with interest about the major development programmes in progress in the Iberian peninsula.

8.10 The Association noted that the activities carried out under the WCP-Water projects were considered as a priority area by Ninth Congress and stressed the need for the regional and global activities in this field to be well co-ordinated. It also noted that the working group had conducted a survey among its members in order to identify, at the regional level, to what extent and in which ways climatological data and knowledge could be used more widely for hydrological purposes. The survey also aimed at listing the research and other activities in related fields at the interface between climatology and hydrology, such as the effects of climate change on water resources, microclimatic and hydrological impacts due to changes in land use and existing means of education and training. The information collected was used for the preparation of a preliminary report by a rapporteur on this subject which encouraged the working group to propose a considerable expansion of the project during the next intersessional period. The proposed programme would cover:

Prospective use of climate variation forecasts for waterresource evaluation and management;

Use of hydrological data for determining climatic variability.

The Association expressed the view that the regional implementation of this project would make a substantial contribution towards WCP-Water activities at the global level.

8.11 Wi th respect to the project ort comparison of methods for the estimation of lake evaporation, the Association noted that no significant progress had been achieved during the intersessional period due to the lack of interest among Members. It therefore agreed with the suggestion of the working group that the activity be discontinued at the regional level.

8.12 The Association noted that the strategy adopted by the working group for the implementation of this task comprised two successive phases:

(a) A preliminary phase (1982-1986) for the collection and compilation of information on the characteristics of three well-defined categories of hydrological models (for hydrological forecasting, extrapolation of hydrological time series, and estimation of man's influence on the hydrological regime) ;

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(b) An operational phase (envisaged for 1987-1990), which would permit RA VI Members, through the voluntary exchange of data sets, not only to test the transferability of their model(s) but also to assess the adequacy of foreign models for their own purposes.

It was further noted that, in accordance with the established timetable, the preliminary phase of the project had been completed with the preparation of a comprehensive report by the rapporteur on the subject, analysing some 60 models selected from among the 89 which were proposed by 20 countries of the Region. In view of the great interest shown by Members for this project, the Association agreed that an operational phase should be started.

8.13 The Association was pleased to note that the rapporteur for this study had prepared a detailed report covering institutional, organizational and functional aspects of the implementation of hydrological projects reqUl.rJ.ng international collaboration. The report included a set of conclusions valuable to all specialists involved in negotiating multilateral co-operation activities in international river basins. The Association endorsed the working group's recommendation that the report be disseminated to all Members of RA VI as well as to Members of other WMO regional associations. The Association also requested the chairman of the RA VI Working Group on Hydrology, created under Resolution 27 (IX-RA VI) (see paragraph 8.2 above), to look into further avenues of improving collaboration and their realization, in consultation with the president of RA VI.

8.14 The Association noted that, as decided by Ninth Congress (Resolution 26 (Cg-IX», WMO had continued to take the lead, jointly with Unesco, in the follow-up to the UN Water Conference with regard to water-resource assessment. In this connection, it noted that the draft methodology for the evaluation of national activities in water-resource assessment, prepared as part of the joint WMO/Unesco project on this subject, had been or was being tested in a number of pilot projects in various countries, including some in RA VI (Romania, Federal Republic of Germany and Sweden have completed testing). The manual containing the tested methodology was finalized at a workshop held in Koblenz in May 1986 and is planned to be published.

8.15 The Association noted that in pursuance of Resolution 27 . (Cg-IX) , WMO continued its co-operation with other organizations. It was also noted that WMO had participated in ECE meetings designed to co-ordinate water-related activities in Europe and had also co-operated with the relevant programmes of Unesco, most notably the International Hydrological Programme (IHP) .

8.16 In this connection, the Association was informed by the German Democratic Republic that an International Symposium on Groundwater Monitoring and Management, co-sponsored by WMO in co-operation with Unesco, lARS, IAR and UNEP, would be held from 23 to 28 March 1987 in Dresden, German Democratic Republic.

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8.17 The Association noted the possible collaboration with IAEA in connection with the hydrological aspects of its progranune on nuclear safety. This was discussed in connection with agenda item 4.1 - WNW Plan and Implementation Progranune (see paragraphs 4.1.8 to 4.1.13).

8.18 The representative of the International Conunission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) expressed his organization I s interest in the progranunes discussed, particularly as they related to the soil m01Sl:Ure problem. He reiterated rCID I s support for the Hydrology and Water Resources Progranune of WMO.

8.19 The Association noted that the regional hydrological adviser, designated by Resolution 32 (VlII-RA VI), had participated in an advisory capacity at the thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth sessions of the Executive Council (1985 and 1986), which dealt with policy questions relating to the HWRP. On both occasions a meeting was held between the president of CHy and the regional hydrological advisers, which proved very useful for the exchange of experience on and co-ordination of activities at regional level with those of the Conunission.

8.20 In accordance with Resolution 48 (Cg-IX) the Association designated the regional hydrological adviser to its president in Resolution 27 (IX-RA VI).

8.21 The Association noted that EC-XXXVIII had expressed satisfaction with both the form and content of the current draft, including in particular the importance assigned therein to activities in hydrological forecasting. It noted that a number of amendments would be introduced in the final draft to be submitted to Tenth Congress based on proposals made by Members and by various WMO bodies. One specific change relates to the third main long-term objective which should be amended to read:

"(iii) To help in the establishment and improvement of national water-resource data banks, including hydrological data and to promote the integration of these with other data banks."

The Association further noted the request of the Executive Council that explicit reference should be made in the plan to the need to ensure the monitoring and documentation of water use for an adequate assessment of water resources.

8.22 The Association agreed that the proposals put forward by the Working Group on Hydrology regarding the SLTP be submitted for consideration by Tenth Congress. These were concerned in particular with: the expansion of project 52.2 to include the development of a framework and methodology for producing management-oriented hydrological reports; a more precise definition of the role of the regional association working groups on hydrology; cooperation with other international organizations in the field of hydrology and water resources; and, water quality.

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9. EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMME - REGIONAL ASPECTS (agenda item 9)

General ~sEeQt~

9.1 The Association examined with great interest the information on the implementation of the Education and Training Programme in the Region. The Association underlined the importance of this programme's impact on and relationship with all other WMO Programmes, as well as the need to strengthen it so that it may continue to give substantial support to Members. The Association expressed its special gratitude for the constant assistance, in one form or another, provided by many Members in the Region in support of the Organization's education and training activities.

National facilities

9.2 It was stressed that national training programmes at both the professional and technical levels should feature permanently in the activities of the Meteorological and Hydrological Services. The Association urged Members to continue operating and developing their own facilities at national level, for their own use as well as by other countries.

9.3 The Association requested its Members to keep the WMO Secretariat constantly informed regarding changes to, and improvements in, their training facilities to enable WMO to disseminate the information for the benefit of everyone.

9.4 The Association learned with interest about various training activities being carried out or planned by some Members in the Region.

9.5 The Association was pleased to note that, following the proposal made by VIII-RA VI, the Executive Council had recognized the International School of Meteorology of the Mediterranean in Erice, Italy, as a WMO Regional Meteorological Training Centre in Region VI. It also noted with satisfaction that the Centre had organized a number of training courses and seminars on various SUbjects, and that Members of RA VI, as well as of other Regions, had benefited from them.

9.6 The Association noted the programme of training courses planned to be held at the RMTC in Italy during 1986 and 1987 and urged its Hembers to make maximum use of these courses. In addition, it was pleased to note the views of the Executive Council expressed at its thirty-seventh session (Geneva, 1985) that more emphasis should be place by RMTCs on training in specialized courses in a number of subject areas. In this connection the Association felt that the Centre should consider offering specialized training in Mediterranean meteorology.

9.7 The Association was informed about various training events of particular interest to the Association. The lists of these events, which cover a wide range of topics, will be published in the WMO Annual Reports.

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The Association also noted future training events of interest to

9.9 The Association was pleased to note that a number of WMO training publications had been issued and translated into official languages, and that some others were under preparation or revision. It appreciated the value of services provided by scientists, including those from its Members, in writing, reviewing and translating these publications. The Association urged Members to continue their assistance to the WMO training publications programme, for example in the translation of important training publications, particularly into Spanish. The Association also requested the Secretary-General to take all possible measures in this regard.

9.10 The Association noted that translation of publications into Portuguese was being carried out by Portugal for the benefit of Portuguesespeaking WMO Members.

9.11 The Association was informed that, since VIII-RA VI, the amount of teaching material available in the WMO Training Library had increased. To further strengthen the training library, the Association asked its Members to send copies of teaching material in such areas as Computer Assisted Instruction or video-cassettes prepared by the training institutions of Meteorological Services, in order that WMO might make them available to other national and regional training centres. The Association was informed about procedures pertaining to the use or acquisition of material available in the training library.

9.12 The Association noted that the availability and awarding of longterm and short-term· fellowships had continued to be a very effective way of assisting Members of the Association to develop their required manpower. Study programmes for the training of WMO fellows had been arranged and provided under the UNDP, VCP, VCP(F), bilateral arrangements, funds-in-trust and the WMO regular budget.

9.13 The Association expressed its gratitude for the fellowships that had been granted to some Members from different financial sources, and was pleased to note that the provision of fellowships by many of its Members was sincerely appreciated by the recipient countries.

9.14 Taking into consideration the gap between the requests received and the resources available to meet the needs, the Association noted that:

(a) Recipient countries should be urged to ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources and to give consideration to the adoption of multi-phase fellowship programmes and group training, taking into account the related training costs;

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(b) Donor Members should consider an increased allocation of fellowship sources under VCP or bilateral arrangements, particularly for postgraduate studies in appropriate fields for which present offers are limited, or not available.

9.15 The Association noted with interest the information on, and outcome of the survey of Members' training requirements undertaken by the Secretariat during 1985 and 1986. It agreed that data on training capabilities and requirements of Members would enable better planning of the activities of the Organization's Education and Training Programme. It would also enable Members, especially in developing countries, to make more effective use of their own, as well as external, resources and facilities in their plans for training for national manpower development.

9.16 The Association was pleased, in particular, to note from the survey data that the regional training requirements for the tenth financial period could be largely met within the Region through the ability of some Members to train foreign personnel. In this connection, the Association recognized the need for exparided regional co-operation in the field of education and training, and urged Members to widely use the opportunities available through multilateral and bilateral co-operation for training more personnel.

9.17 To meet Members' training requi rements in the future, the Association laid strong emphasis on the use of visiting experts. The Association noted that, even in highly developed Meteorological Services, visiting experts in specialized fields could provide an important service.

9.18 The Association was informed of, and supported the view of the Executi ve Council Panel of Experts on Education and Training, that in the light of experience and comments from some Members, the formulation of the next questionnaire should be examined with a view to further simplifying it, as well as providing more guidance to enable uniform completion of the questionnaire. The Association also noted that such surveys would be conducted once per financial period.

9.19 The Association reviewed the draft of the Second Long-term Plan, Volume 6 (September 1985 version) on the Education and Training Programme and noted.that this version of Volume 6 had also been reviewed by Members, the ninth sessions of Regional Associations III, IV and V, the EC Panel of Experts on Education and Training and EC-XXXVIII.

9.20 The Association noted that the modifications and suggestions which had resulted from the various reviews had been inserted in the version of Volume 6 to be submitted to Tenth Congress.

9.21 The Association also noted that the new manpower development porgramme would be more specifically defined in the course of the tenth financial period. The Association agreed that the manpower development programme objectives at the national and international levels should be more clearly identified and the various related processes of manpower planning, generation and utilization should be further clarified.

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10.

GENERAL SUMMARY

TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION ACTIVITIES - REGIONAL ASPECTS (agenda item 10)

10.1 The Association considered the revised draft of the SLTP, Part II, Volume 7 and noted the modifications to be incorporated in the version to be submi tted to Tenth Congress. These included the pertinent suggestions and recommendations of the EC Ad Hoc Group on Assisting in the Development of National Weather Services in Developing Countries.

10.2 The Association noted with satisfaction the report submitted by the Secretary-General on technical co-operation activities in the Region since its last session.

10.3 The Association noted with appreciation the continuing contribution of Members to the Voluntary Co-operation Programme (VCP) for the implementation of the WWW Plan in the Region and to the development of national Meteorological and Hydrological Services, particularly in the southeastern part.

10.4 The Association felt that more assistance from UNDP and other sources might be obtained if permanent representatives and heads of Meteorological Services in Member countries emphasized the urgent need for assistance through their national technical assistance co-ordinating bodies. The Association agreed that this could only be achieved if such bodies were convinced of the role of their Meteorological Services in the socio-economic development of their countries.

10.5 The Association expressed its satisfaction of the approval of a UNDP inter-country project on the development and application of HOMS, with the participation of some countries in the south-eastern part of the Region, in co-ordination with the Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD).

10.6 The Association noted with appreciation the efforts to combine limited resources under VCP and UNDP in integrated projects to satisfy the requirements of Members, when such could not be met from one source alone. In certian cases, bilateral assistance could also be included. The Association further requested the Secretary-General to explore the possibility of alternative resources when a donor country was unable to fully meet the assistance required by a requesting Member. The Association noted the possibilities offered by trust fund projects and invited its Members to consider their implementation for the development of national Meteorological and/or Hydrological Services.

10.7 The Association noted with satisfaction that, under the sectoral support programme in the fields of meteorology and operational hydrology financed by UNDP, various missions had been organized to provide advice and assistance to Governments and UNDP Resident Representatives in identifying the requirements in these fields.

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10.8 The Association also noted that UNDP had recently established the "Project Development Facility (PDF)" to be used to finance specialized missions for project identification, formulation and appraisal and that agencies were entitled to participate in the use of PDF resources for project preparation. The Association requested the Secretary-General to explore further the use of the PDF approach to assist countries in the Region.

10.9 The Association noted with interest the efforts devoted throughout the United Nations system to the promotion of TCne, the objective of which was to strengthen the collective self-reliance among developing countries.

10.10 The Association noted that significant co-operative activities were carried out through bilateral co-operation programmes. To better co-ordinate the WMO Technical Co-operation Programme, the Association strongly urged its Members to provide the WMO Secretariat with the relevant information pertaining to bilateral co~operation activities.

10.11 The Association noted the telecommunication deficiencies in the south-eastern part of Region VI. It was generally agreed that urgent measures were necessary to upgrade the GTS, in particular to establish reliable regional circuits with sufficient capacity to meet the data requirements of Cyprus, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey. Therefore, the Association agreed to establish a co-ordinated implementation project concerning the RTH Sofia and the NMCs of the above-mentioned Members. (See also agenda item 4.4 -Telecommunication system, paragraph 4.4.4.)

10.12 To remedy urgently the shortcomings referred to in paragraph 10.11, the Association agreed to the following action programme:

(a) The Members concerned should provide the Secretary-General with their detailed requirements for observational data and products by October 1986;

(b) An expert mission composed of two telecommunication experts (one from RTH Sofia and one Secretariat officer) should carry out a fact-finding mission to collect information on the technical facilities and capabilities of the Members concerned, with a view to preparing a full report to be presented to an expert meeting scheduled for January 1987;

(c) The expert meeting should prepare a co-ordinated implementation programme which could be implemented in 1987/1988. This programme should also elaborate the external assistance required under UNDP, VCp· and bilateral co-operation programmes.

10.13 The Association made a plea to RA VI Members to assist in the implementation of the programme as outlined in paragraph 10.12. In this connection, it also requested the Secretary-General to assist the Members concerned in meeting their requirements through all possible means.

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10.14 On a more general plane, the Association also felt that there was a need to define more clearly policies relating to the strengthening of the WMO Technical Co-operation Programme in the future.

11. WMO LONG-TERM PLAN - REGIONAL ASPECTS (agenda item 11)

11.1 The Association reviewed the draft of Part I of the Second Long-term Plan (SLTP) covering the period 1988 to 1997. It considered that the overall policy, strategy and objectives set down in the draft would provide an appropriate framework for the development and implementation of WMO programmes over the corning decade. The Association agreed that the long-term planning process, as implemented, should contribute to the effective functioning of WMO and that the Plan, once approved by Congress, would be of value to Members for their own national purposes and would provide the framework for their participation in international programmes.

11.2 It was recognized that many Members of the Region had already contributed significantly to the development of the SLTP through their responses to the questionnaire circulated in January 1984, through their participation in sessions of technical commissions over the past two years and most recently through their comments on the draft volumes circulated to Members of WMO in November 1985. It noted that specific input was required in the form of a statement of regional priorities for inclusion in Part I to meet the request of EC-XXXVIII. The views of the Association on regional priorities are given in the following paragraphs.

11.3 The issues that are currently (and foreseeably for the next decade) of direct concern for the Meteorological and Hydrological Services of the Region are:

(a) Maintenance and extension of the WWW system; if necessary through consortia-type arrangements to create composite observing networks for obtaining data from the vast oceanic areas, in particular for the North Atlantic through CONA and from the Arctic and Antarctic zones;

(b) Development of instruments, methods of observation and procedures for the quality control of data to meet the requirements of Meteorological and Hydrological Services;

(c) Improvement of weather forecasts on all time scales, including early warning of extreme we"ather events, short- and medium-range predictions and monthly and seasonal forecasting. In many countries, particular attention is given to nowcasting and very-short-range forecasts;

(d) Mechanisms aimed at fostering transfer of appropriate modern technology, in particular software, to interface effectively with GDPS products and facilitate their use in the provision of services at national level;

11.4 to:

(e)

(f)

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Meteorological and hydrological protection (including long-range the atmosphere);

aspects of environmental transport of pollutants in

Intensified and institutionalized exchange of hydrological data international river basins;

co-operation and forecasts

for the within

(g) Assessment of man I s impact on the atmosphere and climate, including atmospheric chemistry;

(h) Promotion of the use of meteorological and hydrological services in various economic sectors and in particular in economic planning, water resources management, environmental planning, land-use planning and urban development, by developing specialized, user-tailored weather forecasts, climate advisories and hydrological forecasts; and by cost/benefit studies of meteorological and hydrological services;

(i) Establishment of co-ordinated technical co-operation projects in order to assist Meteorological and Hydrological Services in developing countries within the Region to strengthen the meteorological and hydrological infrastructures; contribution to the Education and Training Programme of WMO by hosting training courses and providing fellowships.

In WMO programme terms, the Association attached special priority

(a) All components incl uding the Programme;

of the World Instruments and

Weather Watch Methods of

Programme, Observation

(b) All three components of the Applications of Meteorology Programme, the Hydrol.ogy and Water Resources Programme, and the meteorological and hydrological aspects of environmental. protection of the WCP and RDP Programmes;

(c) The Technical Co-operation Programme and the Education and Training Programme in order to minimize the technological gap between countries;

(d) The World Climate Programme;

(e) Weather prediction research.

11.5 With respect to the presentation of the Second Long-term Plan, the Association noted that the draft text for Parts I 'and II contained a considerable amount of redundant and repetitive material and was, in general, difficult to use. The Association advised that, if Cg-X decided to prepare a Third Long-term Plan, it should be shorter and more concise in its presentation.

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11. 6 Furthermore, the Association discussed the preparation and length of sessions of RA VI. It was felt that the documentation should be streamlined and kept to a minimum. The Association was of the opinion that one or two concise documents should suffice for each item. The agenda should be limited to subjects On which decisions of the Association were required. The efficiency of sessions would also be increased by discussing the agenda items in a committee of the whole instead of two working committees. Thus the length of the sl3ssion could be reduced to six or seven working days. It was also stressed that documentation should be available at least one month prior to the opening of the session and that documents received later than that date should only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

12.

12 .. 1 session':

SCIENTIFIC LECTURES AND DI8CUSSIONS(agenda item 12)

The following scientific lectures we,re delivered during the

"Organization of the co-operation with and advisory service to the various branches of national economy in ,the Ge'rman Democratic Republicllby .Dr .J. Kolbig(German Democratic :Republic) ;

"Outstanding problemsln meteorology of the Mediterranean" by Professor Dr II. Radinovic ·(Yugoslavia).;

"Methods in urban climatology as ,a basis town planning in the Fe,deral Republic Dr W. Thommes (Federal Republic of Germany).

for decisions of Ge rmany'''

in by

12.2 The vice-president ,thanked the lecturers for their excellent presentations, which were followed by stimulating discussions. The Associationreguested' the Secretary-General to arrange for publication of the' lectures together with some comments made during the discussions.

13. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS ASSOCIATION AND OF (agenda item 13.)

RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RELEVANT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS

l3.1 The Association examined its past resolutions and recommendations still in force at the time of the ninth session. The Association noted that implementation action on a number of resolutions had been completed and others were replaced by new resolutions of the ninth session and did not need to be kept in force. The Association noteda,lso that action envisaged in Recommendation 1 (VIII-RAVI) had been taken, therefore, it did not need to be kept in force. However, it was considered necessary to maintain in force a number of resolutions adopted by the Association prior to its ninth session. Resolution 28 O:X-RA VI) was adopted.

l3. 2 The Association considered that Resolution 3 (EC-XXXV) on the report of the eighth 'session of RA VI did not need to be kept in force.

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14. ELECTION OF OFFICERS (agenda item 14)

Professor L. A. Mendes Victor (Portugal) was elected president of the Association and Professor E. Jatila (Finland) vice-president.

15. DATE AND PLACE OF THE TENTH SESSION (agenda item 15)

Since no Member had presented an invitation to host the tenth session of the Association, it was decided that the date and place of the tenth session be determined in accordance with Article 18 (c) of the Convention of WMO.

16. CLOSURE OF THE SESSION (agenda item 16)

16.1 The principal delegate of France, Mr J. Labrousse, expressed his thanks on behalf of participants at the session to its acting president for the impartial and able manner in which he had directed the work of the Association prior to and during the session. He expressed his thanks to the Government of the German Democratic Republic and its Meteorological Service, under the leadership of Dr W. Bohme, for the excellent facilities pr.ovided and the hospitality extended to the participants. He also thanked Dr G. K. Weiss and the Secretariat staff for the efficient suppor.t provided to the session and he thanked the chairmen of committees established during the session for the excellent work carried out. Finally, he wished success to the president for his work during the intersessional period.

16.2 The principal delegate of the USSR, Dr V. M. Zakharov, associated himself with the thanks expressed by the principal delegate of France. He expressed his thanks to the staff of the Meteorological Service of the German Democratic Republic and its Director Dr W. BOhme: He iterated the importance of the decisions taken by the session for implementation in the intersessional period and the need for continued close co-operation of Members of RA VI in order to achieve the goals set by the session.

16.3 On behalf of the Secretary-General, Professor G.O.P. Obasi, Dr G. K. Weiss expressed his thanks to the Government of the German Democratic Republic for the excellent arrangements made for the session and the efficient support of the staff of the MeterologicCtl Service of the German Democratic. Republic. He also expressed thanks for the hospi tali ty extended and all the arrangements made to make the stay of participants in Potsdam enjoyable. He also congratulated the president and vice-president of RA VI and assured them of the full support of the Secretariat in performing their functions.

16.4 In his closing address, Professor L. A. Mendes Victor thanked all participants for their co-operation during the session which had allowed the Association to reach important decisions ·on the further development of meteorology and hydrology in Region VI.· He assured the Association that he would spare no effort to serve the Association impartially to attain the objectives set by the session. He thanked the WMO and local Secretariats for their excellent work during the session.

16.5 The session closed at 11.40 a;m. on 19 September 1986.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE SESSION

Res. 1 (IX-RA VI)- CO-ORDINATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF THE WWW IN REGION VI

~ ~

REGIONAL ASSOCIATION VI (EUROPE),

NOTING:

(1) Resolution 24 (VIII-RA VI) - Co~ordination of the Implementation and Operation of the WWW in Region VI,

CONSIDERING:

(1) The need to further refine and co-ordinate the regional action programme for the implementation of components in the fields of GDPS, GOS, GTS and data management, as outlined in the draft SLTP, Part II, Volume I - WWW Plan and Implementation Programme 1987-1996,

(2) The need to keep under constant review the progress made in the implementation and operation of the WWW in the Region,

DECIDES:

(1) To establish a Working Group On the Co-ordination of the Implementation and Operation of the WWW in Region VI with the following terms of reference:

(a) To review, in association with other appropriate working groups, the status of WWW implementation and operation in RA VI in relation to the agreed-upon objectives and target dates of the WWW Implementation Programme for RA VI 1988-1997, to consider and recommend to the president of the Association actions needed to accomplish the implementation activities planned for the period 1988-1991 and make proposals to X-RA VI for a co-ordinated Regional WWW Implementation programme covering the period 1992-1995;

(b) To advise through the proposed action programme, in particular on the co-ordinated and, if appropriate, joint activities required for achieving the cost effective operation of an integrated WWW system in the Region composed of:

(i) Designated GDPS centres;

(ii) A composite observing system;

(iii) Improved telecommunication;

and applying appropriate data-management procedures and exchange formats to meet Members I needs for high quality data and products for very short-, short-, medium- and long-range forecastling, and climate related studies;

RESOLUTION 1 55

(c) To advise X-RA VI on an action programme for achieving an improved inter-regional exchange of data and products, in particular with adjacent Regions such as RA I;

(d) To advise X-RA VI on high priority implementation support activities within the Region and in adjacent Regions necessary to improve WWW regional and inter-regional operations;

(2) To give the following composition to the working group:

(a) The experts mentioned below as the core" of the working group:

I. R. Gamounov (USSR) P. Pagano (Italy)

The chairman of the Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications

The chairman of the Working Group on Co-ordination of Requirements for Numedcal Products

(b) The following experts who were nominated in the course of the session:

An expert to be nominated K. Richter M. Kurz A. Kapovits An expert to be nominated An expert to be nominated R. Faria de Carvalho R. Stoian A. Rivera H. Al Masri P. Ryder M. Jola~evi6 D. Poje

by

by by

France German Democratic Republic Germany, Federal Republic of Hungary Netherlands Norway Portugal Romania Spain Syrian Arab Republic United Kingdom Yugoslavia Yugoslavia

(c) Additional experts who may be nominated by Members of the Association;

(3) To designate, in accordance with Regulation 31 of the WMO General Regulations, J. Riissanen (Finland) as chairman of the working group:

(4) To request the chairman of the working group to submit progress reports to the president of the Association for subsequent distribution to all its Members and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.

NOTE: This resolution replaces Resolution 24 (VllI-RA VI), which is no longer in force.

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Res. 2 (IX:-RA VI) - REGIONAL BASIC SYNOPTIC NETWORK

REGIONAL ASSOCIATION VI (EUROPE)y

NOTING:

(1) Resolution 2 (VIII~RA vn ~ Regional basic synoptic network,

(2.) The World Weather Watch Plan and Implementation Programme for the period 1984-1987,. paragraph 39,

(3) The Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume I, Part III, regulations .2.2.1, 2.2.2.1.4 to 2.2.2.1.8, 2.4.2.1, 2.4.2.2, 2.4.3.2, and the definition of the regional basic synoptic network,

CONSIDERING that the establishment and maintenance of a regional basic synoptic network of surface and upper-air synoptic stations, adequate to meet the requirements of Members and of the World Weather Watch, constitute one of the most important obligations of Members under Article 2 of the WMO Convention.

DECIDES that the stations and the. observational programmes listed in the annex to this resolution constitute the regional basic synoptic network of Region VI;

URGES Members:

(l) To spare no effort in their endeavours to secure, at the earliest date possible, full implementation of - the network of stations and observational programmes set forth in the annex to this resolution;

(2) To comply fully with the standard times of observation, the global and regional coding procedures and data-collection standards, as laid down in the WMO Technical Regulations and the Manuals on the GOS, on Codes and on the GTS;

AUTHORIZES the president of the Association to approve, at the request of the Member concerned and in consultation with the Secretary-General, amendments to the list of stations in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume II - Regional aspects, Region VI (Europe);

REQUESTS the S'ecretary-General to amend the list of stations constituting the regional basic synoptic network in the Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume II - Regional aspects, Region VI (Europe) accordingly.

NOTE: This resolution replaces Resolution 2 (VIII-RA VI), which is no longer in force.

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RESOLUTION 2

Annex to Resolution 2 (IX-RA VI)

STATIONS AND OBSERVATIONAL PROGRAMMES COMPRISING THE BASIC SYNOPTIC NETWORK IN REGION VI

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028 BJORNOYA X X X X X X X X

028 BJORNOYA X X X X X X

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953 VALENTIA OBSERVATORY

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03974 CLONES

976 BELMULLET

980 MALIN HEAD

04004 GUFUSKALAR

005 GALTARVITI

018 KEFLAVIK

030 REYKJAVIK

048 VESTMANNAEYJAR

063 AKUREYRI

077 RAUFARHOFN

082 HJARDARNES

097 DALATANGI

202 THULE A.B.

210 UPERNAVIK

212 UMANAK

220 EGEDESMINDE

220 EGEOESMINDE

230 HOLSTEINSBORG

231 SORe STROHFJORO

240 SUKKERTOPPEN

250 GODTHAB

260 FREOERIKSHAB

270 NARSSARSSUAQ

270 NARSSARSSUAQ

272 JULIANEHAB

320 DANHARKSHAVN

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330 DANEBORG

339 SCORESBYSUND

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04350 APUTlTEQ

360 ANGMAGSSALIK

391 IKERMIUAR§§UK

390 PRINS CHRISTIAN SUND

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071 FORNAES

089 SAEDENSTRAND

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151 OMO

179 MON

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181 KOBENHAVN/ JAEGERSBORG

193 HAIffERODOE

235 DE KOOY

240 AMSTERDAH/SCHIPHOL

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280 EEWE

310 VLlSSINGEN

344 ROTTERDAM

380 ZUID.-LIMBURG

407 OOSTENDE (AIRPORT)

408 OOSTENDE (PIER)

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06447 UCCLE

451 BRUXELLES NATIONAL

456 FLORENNES

476 ST-HUBERT

590 LUXEMBOURG/ LUXEMBOURG

610 PAYERNE

670 ZURICH-KLOTEN

700 GENEVE-COINTRIN

nu 51UN

750 GUETSCH

762 LOCARNO-HAGAOINO

990 VADUZ(LIECHTENSTEIN)

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027 CAEN

037 ROUEN

061 SAINT-QUENTIN

070 REIMS

100 OUESSANT

110 BREST/GUIPAVAS

119 ROSTRENEN

121 BREHAT

130 RENNES

LS9 ALENCON

145 TRAPPES

149 PARIS/ORLY

169 ST-OIZIER

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240 TOURS

249 ORlEANS

255 BOURGES

26~ AUXERRE

280 OIJON

292 [UXEUIL

299 BAlE'-MUlHOUSE

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412 COGNAC

434 LIMOGES

460 CLERMONT-FERRAND

471 LE PUY

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486 GRENOBLE/ST. GEOIRS

497 BOURG-ST-MAURICE

510 BORDEAUX/HERIGNAC

524 AGEN

535 GOURDON

55B: MILLAU

577 MONTELIHAR

591 EMBRUN

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610 PAU

627 ST-GIRONS

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07630 TOULOUSE/BLAGNAC

643 MONTPELLIER

645 NIMES/COURBESSAC

650 MARSEILLE/MARIGNANE

660 TOULON

690 NICE

747 PERPIGNAN

761 AJACCIO

790 BASTIA

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008 LUGO/ROZAS

015 OVIEDO

023 SANTANDER

027 SAN SEBASTIAN/ IGUELDO

045 VIGO/PEINADOR

055 LEON/VIRGEN DEL CAMINO

075 BURGOS/VILLAFRIA

084 LOGRONO/AGONCILLO

141 VALlAOOLID

160 ZARAGOZA!AEROPUERTO

181 BARCELONA/AEROPUERTO

IB4 GERONA!COSTA BRA VA

202 SALAMANCA/MATACAN

221 MADRID/BARAJAS

221 MADRID/BARAJAS

233 CALAMOCHA

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261 CACERES

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294 VALENCIA/AEROPUERTO

302 PAL:MA/SON BONET

306 PALMA DE MALLORCA/ SON SAN JUAN

314 MENORCA/HAHON

348 crumm REAL

360 ALTCANTE/EL ALTET

37'3 IBIZA/ES CODOLA

391 SEVILLA/SAN PABLO

410 COROOBA/AEROPUERlO

419GRANADA/AEROPUERTO

430 MURCIA

433 MURCIA/SAN JAVIER

451 JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA AEROPUERTO

482 MALAGA/AEROPUERTO

4Ul ALMLH:1A/At..HUI'UlICTU

495 GIBRALTAR

495 GIBRALTAR

501 FLORES (ACORES)

505 HORTA/CASTELO BRANCO (ACORES)

509LAJES (ACORES)

515 'SANHHARIA (ACORES)

538 SAGRES

542 SINES

543 VIANA DO CASTELO

545 PORTO/PEDRAS RUBRAS

549 COIHBRA

554 .fARO

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571 PORTALEGRE

575 BRAGANCA

579 LISBOA/GAGO COUTINHO

09091 ARKONA

162 SCHWERIN

170 WARNEMUENDE

184 GRrIFSWALD

261 SEEHAUSEN/ALTMARK

280 NEUBRANDENBURG

361 MAGDEBURG

385 BERLIN-SCHOENEFELD

393 LINDENBERG

393 LINDENBERG

453 BROCKEN

469 LEIPZIG-SCHKEUDITZ

488 DRESDEN-KLOTZSCHE

548 MEININGEN

554 ERfURT-BINDERSLEBEN

578 FICHTELBERG

10002 BORKUHRlff

015 HELGOLAND

035 SCHLESWIG

035 SCHLESWIG

063 PUTT GARDEN

129 BREMERHAVEN

147 HAHBURG-fUHLSBUETTEL

20J EMDEN-HAfEN

224 BREMEN

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338 HANNOVER X v v X v v X X 1\ 1\ 1\ " 336 HANNOVER X X X X X X

384 BERLIN-TEMPELHOf X X X X X X X X

400 DUESSELDORf X X X X X X X X

4H1 ESSEN X X X X X X

427 KAHLER ASTEN X X X X X X X X

438 KASSEL X X X X X X X X

513 'KOELN/BONN X X X X X X X X

532 GIESSEN X X X X X X X X

544 .WASSERKUPPE X X X X X X X X

609 TRIER-PETRISBERG X X X X X X X X

637 FRANKfURT/ X X X X X X X X M-FLUGHAfEN

685 HOf X X X X X X X X

708 SAARBRUECKEN/ENSHEIM X X X X X X X X

738 STUTTGART- X X X X X X X X ECHTERDINGEN

739 STUTTGART/ X X X X X X SCHNARRENBERG

763 NUERNBERG X X X X X X X X

776 REGENSBURG X X X X X X X X

803 FRElBURG X X X X X X X X

852 AUGSBURG X X X X X X X X

!!66 MUlNCHlN-IIIEM X X X X X X X X

868 MUENCHEN- X X X X X X OBERSCHLEISSHEIM

893 PASSAU X X X X X X X X

929 KONSTANZ X X X X X X X X

961 ZUGSPITZE X X X X X X X X

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036 WIEN/SCHWECHATfLUGHAfEN

120 INNSBRUCK-fLUGHAfEN

150 SALZBURG-fLUGHAfEN

231 KLAGENfURT-fLUGHAfEN

240 GRAZ-THALERHOffLUGHAfEN

406 CHEB

448 PLZEN/DOBRANY

518 PRAHA/RUZYNE

520 PRAHA-LIBUS

541 CESKE BUDEJOVICE

603 LIBEREC

659 PRIBYSLAV

723 tlRNO/TURANY

782 OSTRAVA/MOSNOV

816 BRATISLAVA IVANKA

903 SLIAC

934 POPRAD/TATRY

952 POPRAD/GANOVCE

96B KOSICE

12100 KOLOBRZEG

120 LEBA

135 HEL

150 GDANSK-REBIECHOWO

185 KETRZYN

195 SUWALKI

205 SZCZECIN

235 CHOJNICE

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270 MLAWA

295 SIAL YSTOK

300 GORZOW WLKP

330 POZNAN

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374 LEGlDNOWO

375 WARSZAWA-OKECIE

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40B ZIELONA GORA

424 WROCLAW II

425 WROCLAW I

435 KALISZ

465 LODZ

495 LUBLIN RADAWIEC

510 SNIEZKA

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560 KATOWICE

566 KRAKOW

570 KIELCE

575 TARNOW

595 ZAMOSC

695 PRZEMY5L

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B22 GYOR

B43 BUDAPEST!LORINC

B60 SZOLNOK

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935 SlOfOK

942 PECS

982 SZEGED

13014 LJUBLJANA/BRNIK

067 PALIC

130 ZAGREB/MAKSIMIR

131 ZAGREB/PLESO

150 SLAVONSKI BROD

209 PULA

224 ZADAR/ZEMUNIK

228 BIHAC

242 BANJA LUKA

262 LOZNICA

275 BEOGRAD/ZELENO BRDO

333 SPLIT/KASTEL STAf'ILIC

353 SARAJEVO/BUTMIR

388 NIS

452 DUBROVNIK-CILIPI

462 TITOGRAO/GOLUBOVCI

473 PEC

562 ULCINJ

586 SKOPJE-PETROVAC

615 TIRANA

622 VLORE

15004 SIGHETU MARMATIEI

010 SATU MARE

020 BOTOSANI

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74 RESOLUTION 2

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108 CEAHLAU TOACA

120 CLUJ-NAPOCA

150 BACAU

200 ARAD

230 OEVA

280 VF. OMU

292 CARANSEBES

310 GALATI

346 RIMNICU VILCEA

350 BUZAU

360 SULlNA

410 OROBETA TR. SEVERIN

420 BUCURESTI/IMH

450 CRAIOVA

460 CALARASI

480 CONSTANTA

499 MANGALIA

511 LOM

526 PLEVEN

535 ROUSSE

544 SHUMEN

552 VARNA

614 SOFIA (OBSERV.)

615 MUSSALA (TOP/SOMMET)

625 PLOVDIV

627 BOTEV VRAH (TOP/SOt+tET)

640 SLIVEN

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00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 06 12 18 00 12 ================================================================================

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730 KURDJALI

16006 5. VALENTINO ALLA MUTA

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040 TARVISIO

044 UDINE/CAMPOFORMIDO

045 UDINE/RIVOLTO

052 PIAN ROSA

059 TORINO/CASELLE

066 MILANO/MALPENSA

080 MILANO/LINATE

084 PIACENZA

090 VERONA/VILLAFRANCA

105 VENEZIA/TESSERA

no TRIESTE

120 GENOVA/SESTRI

134 MONTE CIMONE

149 RIMINI

153 CAPO HELE

158 PISA/S. GIUSTO

170 FIRENZE/PERETOLA

161 PERUGIA

191 FALCONARA

206 GROSSETO

219 MONTE TERMINILLO

230 PESCARA

242 ROHA/FIUHICINO

252 CAMPOBASSO

261 AMENDOLA

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280 PONZA

289 NAPOLI/CAPODICHINO

300 POTENZA

310 CAPO PALINURO

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350 CROlONE

360 S. MARIA 01 LEUCA:

362 LAMEllA TERME

400 USlICA

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420 MESSINA

429 TRAPANI/BIRGI

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470 PANTELLERIA

480 cozza SPADARO

490 LAHPEDUSA

506 GUARDIAVECCHIA

520 AlGHERO

539 CAPO. FRASCA

550 CAPO BELLAVISTA

560 CAGLI ARl/ELMAS

596 QRENDI

597 LUQA

614 KASTORIA (AIRPORT)

6·22 THESSALONIKI/HIKRA

624 CHRlSOUPOLI Of KAVALA

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Res. 3 (IX-RA VI) - REGIONAL BASIC SYNOPTIC NETWORK - IMPROVEMENT OF DATA ACQUISITION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE SOUTH-EASTERN PART OF THE BALTIC SEA


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 2 (VllI-RAVI) - Regional basic synoptic network,

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(2) Resolution 30 (VlII-RA VI.) - Rapporteur on the Climate of the Baltic Sea Basin,

(3) The World Weather Watch Programme, Second WMO Long-term Plan (1988-1997): The WWW Plan, paragraphs 68 (b) and 72; the WWW Implementation Programme, paragraphs 2.4 (f), 7.2 (a), 7.3 GDPS (a) and GOS (f), and 7.6 (a) (EL

(4) The Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume I, Part III, Regulations 2.2.1, 2.2.2.1.5, 2.2.2.2.2.6 NOTE (1), 2.2.2.2.3, 2.3.5.1 NOTE, 2.4.2.1.8, 2.4.2.1.9, 2.4.2.1.10, 2.4.3.1.12 and Volume II, Part VI,

CONSIDERING that the improvement of meteorological data acquisition in sea areas, in particular the Mediterranean and the south-eastern part of the Baltic Sea would enhance the possibility of monitoring meteorological conditions in this rather large area void of synoptic stations, especially important in connection with the increased interest in limited-area fine mesh NWP models,

URGES Members bordering the Mediterranean and the south-eastern part of the Baltic Sea to co-operate actively in a joint effort to improve data acquisition by establishing and maintaining suitable and cost-effective arrangements for obtaining meteorological observations regularly from these areas,

REQUESTS the Secretary-General to invite Members to take part in the above-mentioned joint effort and to assist participating Members in the preparation of documentation and the organization of working parties and meetings.

Res. 4 (IX-RA VI) - THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GLOBAL OBSERVING SYSTEM


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 4 (Cg-IX) - Improved Global Observing System Elements,

(2) Resolution 2 (EC-XXXVII) Programme (ASAP),

Automated Shipboard Aerological

(3) Resolution 3 (EC-XXXVII) - Operational WWW Systems Evaluations -North Atlantic (OWSE-NA),

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(4) Resolution 10 (EC-XXXVII) - Drifting Buoy Co-operation Panel,

(5) The substantial progress being made in the implementation of the ASDAR, ASAP and drifting buoy programmes,

(6) That the NAOS Agreement may be terminated at the end of 1988,

CONSIDERING:

(1) The importance of an effective Regional Basic Synoptic Network and the essential need to integrate the RBSN with the overall GOS,

(2) The need to have comprehensive and realistic information on the value of new observing systems, their cost and their interfaces with other parts of the regional programme,

(3) The need for a smooth transition between the network of North Atlantic Ocean Stations and the implementation of the composite observing system for the North Atlantic,

(4) The efforts under way to conduct the OWSE-NA, and the potential of the OWSE-NA to provide the planning information needed as well as to begin the process of integrating new technology with the RBSN,

INVITES Members to participate in the planning activities of the Co-ordination of the OWSE-NA (CONA) and the Scientific Evaluation Group (SEG);

ENCOURAGES Members to continue the operation of the NAOS network until the new Composite Observing System for the North Atlantic is implemented;

URGES Members to participate actively in the conduct of the OWSE-NA, in particular to:

(1) Provide additional surface observations in ocean areas using the Voluntary Observing Ships Scheme, buoys and suitable fixed platforms;

(2) Upgrade the telecommunications facilities and data control procedures to ensure that the data are of high quality received at processing centres in a timely fashion;

(3) Participate in the ASDAR and ASAP programmes;

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(4) Provide resources for the effective scientific and operational evaluation of the data and systems;

REQUESTS the Secretary-General:

(1) To notify Members of additional support required for the planning or conduct of the OWSE-NA;

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(2) To support OWSE-NA activities, in particular:

(a) Expert meetings for planning the organization and assessing the results;

(b) Expert missions relating to specific problems;

RESOLUTION 5

(c) Monitoring activities;

(d) Co-ordination and exchange of OWSE-related reports.

Res. 5 (IX-RA VI) - NETWORK OF CLIMAT AND CLlMAT TEMP REPORTING STATIONS IN REGION VI


NOTING:

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(1) Resolution 6 (VIII-RA VI) - Network of CLIMAT and CLlMAT TEMP reporting stations in Region VI.

(2) The Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume II - Regional aspects, Region VI (Europe),

(3) The WMO Technical Regulations, Regulation [B.l.] 3.1,

DECIDES that the network of stations preparing and transmitting CLIMAT and CLlMAT TEMP reports in the Region shall include the stations listed in the annex to this resolution;

URGES Members:

(1) To maintain the required observing programmes at the stations listed in the annex to this resolution and to provide regularly, for international exchange, the required CLIMAT TEMP reports;

(2) To consider the inclusion of additional stations· to increase the density of the CLlMAT network in the Region to a level required to meet the stated requirements of, in particular, the WCP and the Agricultural Meteorology Programme, as specified by the extraordinary session of CBS (1985);

AUTHORIZES the president of the Association, in consultation with the Secretary-General, to approve changes to this network as may be required;


(1) To arrange for the inclusion in the WMO Publication No.9, Volume A, of the information concerning this network of CLIMAT and CLlMAT TEMP reporting stations;

(2) To amend the list of CLIMAT and CLIMAT TEMP reporting stations accordingly in the Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume II - Regional aspects, Region VI (Europe);

(3) To bring the changes to this network approved by the president of the Association to the attention of all members of WMO.


92

Index number

01001 008 025 028 098 152 241 258 316 384 415 492

02080 127 196 226 361 365 418 464 465 512 527 551 5-90 836. 897 911 935 963 972 9-74

03005 026 091 162 322 334 377 l74 776 827 917 953 955

RESOLUTION 5


NETWORK OF CLIMAT AND CLIMAT TEMP REPORTING STATIONS IN REGION VI

Name of station

Jan Mayen Svalbard Lufthavn Tromso/Langnes Bjornoya Vardo Bodo Orland Trondheim-Tyholt Bergen/Fredriksberg Oslo/Gardermoen StavangerlSola Oslo/Blindern

Karesuando Stensele Haparanda Ostersund/Froson Harnosand Sundsvall/Harnosand Flygplats Karlstand'F1ygplats Stockholm/Bromma Stockholm/Bromma GOteborg/Save GOteborg/Landvetter Jonkoping Visby Flyplats Sodankyla Kajaani Vaasa Jyvaskyla/Luonet jarvi Jokioinen Turku Helsinki/Vantaa

Lerwick Stornoway Aberdeen/Dyee Eskda1emuir Aughton Manchester Waddington Crawley London/Gatwick Airport Plymouth/Mountbatten Belfast/Aldergrove Airport Valentia/Observatory Cork Airport

CLIMAT

x X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X

X X

X

X. X X X X X X X X

X. X X X

X X

X X X X X

CLIMAT TEMP

X

X

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

x X

x X

x

X

X

RESOLUTION 5 93

Index CL I MAT ntunber Name of station CLIMAT TEMP

03962 Shannon Airport X 969 Dublin Ai rport X 976 Belmullet ·X 980 Malin Head X

04018 Keflavik X X 030 Reykjavik X 063 Akureyri X 082 Hofn i Hornafirdi X 220 Egedesminde X X 250 Godthab X 270 Narssarssuaq X 320 Danmarkshavn X X 339 Scoresbysund X X 360 lmgmagssa1ik X X 390 Prins Christian Sund X

06011 Thorshavn X X 030 Alborg X 181 Kobenhavn/Jaegersborg X 186 Kobenhavn/Landbohojskolen X 190 Ronne X 260 De Bilt X X 447 Uccle X X 590 Luxembourg X 610 Payerne X X 660 Zurich X 680 Santis X 700 Geneve/Cointrin X 770 Lugano X

07024 Cherbourg/Maupertus X 110 Brest/Guipavas X X 145 Trappes X 150 Paris/Le Bourget X 180 Nancy/Essey X X 190 Strasbourg/Entzheim X .,.,., t.Jantes X ~ .... 255 Bourges X 280 Dijon X 434 Limoges/Bellegarde X 480 Lyon/Bron X ( 481 Lyon/Satolas X 510 Bordeaux/Merignac X X 630 Toulouse/Blagnac X 645 Nimes/Courbessac X X 650 Marseille/Marignane X 690 Nice/Cote d'Azur X 747 Perpignan X 761 Ajaccio/Campo del Oro X X

08001 La Coruna X X 141 Va11adolid X

94 RESOLUTION 5

Index CLIMAT number Name of station CLIMAT TEMP

08160 Zaragoza/Aeropuerto X 181 Barcelona/Aeropuerto X 221 Madrid/Barajas X 222 Madrid X 302 Palma/Son Bonet X 306 Palma de Mallorca/Aeropuerto X 314 Menorca/Mahon X 329 Badajoz X 359 Alicante X 390 Sevilla/Tablada X 430 Murcia X 487 Almeria/Aeropuerto X 495 Gibraltar X X 506 Horta X 509 Lajes X 513 Ponta Delgada X 515 Santa Maria X 535 Lisboa X 546 Porto/So Pilar X 579 Lisboa/Gago Coutinho X

09170 WarnemUnde X 184 Greifswald X X 379 Potsdam X 393 Lindenberg X X 469 Leipzig/Schkeuditz X 488 Dresden/Klotzche X 499 GOrlitz X 548 Meiningen X X 554 Erfurt/Bindersleben X 578 Fichtelberg X

10035 Schleswig X X 147 Harnburg/Fuhlsbuttel X 203 Emden/Hafen X 338 Hannover X X 384 Berlin/Tempelhof X 410 Essen X X 438 Kassel X 628 Geisenheim X 739 Stuttgart/Schnarrenberg X X 763 Nurnberg X 866 MUnchen/Riem X 868 MUnchen/Oberschleissheim X 929 Konstanz X 961 Zugspitze X

11028 St. Poelten X 035 Wien/Hohe Warte X X 120 Innsbruck/Flughafen X 146 Sonnblick X 150 Salzburg/Flughafen X

RESOLUTION 5 95


11231 Klagenfurt/Flughafen X 240 Graz/Thalerhof Flughafen X 406 Cheb X 518 Praha/Ruzyne X

, 520 Praha/Libus X X 723 Brno/Turany X 782 Ostrava/Mosnov X 903 Sliae X 934 Poprad/Tatry X 952 Poprad/Ganovee X

12120 Leba X 160 Elblag X 205 Szezeein/Dabie X 295 Bialystok X 330 Poznan/Lawiea X X 374 Legionowo X 375 Warszawa/Okeeie X 424 Wroelaw II/Straehowiee X 425 Wroelaw I1Maly Gadow X 497 Wlodawa X 566 Krakow IBaliee X 772 Miskole X 840 Budapest/Meteorologia X 843 Budapest/Lorine X 882 Debreeen X 942 Pees X 982 Szeged X

13015 Llubljana/Bezigrad X 129 Zagreb/Grie X 130 Zagreb/Maksimir X 274 Beograd X 275 Beograd/Zeleno Brdo X 334 Spli tlMarjan X 354 Sarajevo X 462 Titograd/Golubovei X .... n,. Skopje/Petrovac X ;:)00

15085 Bistrita X 090 Iasi X 120 Cluj/Napoea X X 247 Timisoara X 260 Sibiu X 360 SuI ina X 420 Bueuresti X X 480 Constanta X 511 Lorn X 552 Varna X 614 Sofia X X 655 Burgas X

96 RESOLUTION 5


16044 UdinelCampoformido X

045 Udine/Rivolto X

080 Milano/Linate X X

090 Verona/Villafranca X 105 Venezia/Tessera X 110 Trieste X 158 Pisa/S. Giusto X 191 Falconara X 230 Pescara X 242 Roma/Fiumicino X X

289 NapolilCapodichino X 320 Brindisi X X

325 Marina di Ginosa X 420 Messina X 429 TrapanilBirgi X X

460 Catania/Fontanarossa X 520 Alghero X 560 Cagliari/Elmas X X

596 Qrendi X

597 Luqa X 622 Thessaloniki/Mikra X X

641 Kerkyra X 648 Larissa X 705 Zakynthos X 716 Athinai/Hellinikon X X

726 Kalamata X 746 Souda X 754 Heraklion X X

17030 Samsun X X

040 Rize X

050 Edirne X 062 Istanbu1/Goztepe X X

074 Kastamonu X

090 Sivas X 092 Erzincan X

096 Erzurum X 112 Canakkale X

17116 Bursa X

l30 Ankara X X

170 Van X

190 Afyon X

196 Kayseri X

200 Malatya/Erhac X

220 Izmir X X

240 Isparta X X

244 Konya X

270 Urfa X

280 Diyarbakir X X

292 Mugla X

300 Antalya X

350 Adana/Incirlik X

RESOLUTION 5 97

Index CLlMAT number Name of station CLIMAT TEMP

17607 Atha1assa X 609 Larnaca Airport X

22113 Murmansk X X 165 Kanin Nos X 550 Archange1'sk X X 602 Reboly X 837 Vytegra X

26038 Ta11in X 063 Leningrad X X 477 Velikie Luki X 629 Kaunas X X 850 Minsk X X

27037 Vologda X X 196 Kirov X 595 Kazan X X 612 Moskva X X

33345 Kiev X X 393 L'vov X X 837 Odessa X X 946 Simferopol' X

34122 Voronez X 172 Saratov X X 300 Har'kov X X 731 Rostov-na-Donu X X 880 Astrahan' X

37050 Pjatoigorsk X 549 Tbilisi X X

40001 Kamishli X 007 Aleppo X X 002 Lattakia X n':)n VJV Mama X 045 Deir Ezzar X 061 Palmyra X 080 Damascus X X 100 Beyrouth X X 103 Tripoli X 179 Bet Dagan X 180 Ben Gurion International Airport X 199 Eilat X 250 H-4 X 265 Mafrag X 270 Amman X 310 Ma'an X

98 RESOLUTIONS 6 AND 7

Res. 6 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON THE USE OF SATELLITE DATA


NOTING:

(1) The rapid development of satellite technology, particularly relating to geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites,

(2) The importance of satellite services for the operation of meteorological services,

CONSIDERING the need for Members of the Association to be kept informed of developments taking place in the field of meteorological satellites as regards the use of satellite data,

DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on the Use of Satellite Data with the following terms of reference:

(a) To report on the level of availability of satellite data to Members in Region VI;

(b) To analyse available information and report on the operational use of satellite data in Region VI;

(c) To submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months prior to the tenth session of the Association;

(2) To invite Mr B. Bizzarri (Italy) to serve as Rapporteur on the Use of Satellite Data.


Res. 7 (IX-RA VI) - USE OF METEOSAT SERVICES


NOTING:

(1) The continuity of data collection services provided by the operators of geostationary meteorological satellites,

(2) The plan of EUMETSAT to provide a Meteorological Data Distribution (MDD) service within the operational METEOSAT programme,

RESOLUTION 8 99

CONSIDERING:

(1) That the data collection mission of geostationary satellites was not fully used by Members of RA VI,

(2) The potential improvements resulting from the installation of Data Collection Platforms in data sparse areas,

(3) The benefits to be expected from the use of the MDD for the dissemination of meteorological data and products to Members in RA VI and neighbouring Regions,

ENCOURAGES Members of RA VI:

(1) To use Data Collection Platforms (DCPs), as appropriate, to improve the density of the observing network in the data sparse areas of RA VI,

(2) To prepare, as appropriate, the exploitation of the METEOSAT MDD mission as soon as this service becomes available.

Res. 8 (IX-RA VI) - CALIBRATION FACTORS FOR STANDARD PYRHELIOMETERS


NOTING:

(1) The results of the Fourth Regional Pyrheliometer Comparison held at Carpentras in June 1984, as published by the Meteorological Service of France in 1985 and distributed by WMO to Members of RA VI,

(2) The report of the Rapporteur on Radiation Measurement of RA VI,

CONSIDERING the need for a fundamental adjustment of the calibration factors of the Angstrom pyrheliometers used as national standards to read according to the World Radiometric Reference (WRR), and the need for. WRR-reduction factors for absolute radiometers,

DECIDES that the set of calibration factors and reduction factors proposed in the tables given in the annex be approved until replacement becomes necessary and possible as a result of the next regional pyrheliometer comparison of RA VI;

REQUESTS the Secretary-General to disseminate the results of future pyrheliometer comparisons.

*

* *

100 RESOLUTION 8


FOURTH REGIONAL PYRHELIOMETER COMPARISON OF RA VI

CARPENTRAS, JUNE 1984

Instrument Type Member Calibration Calibration factors and factors and

reduction factors reduction factors used for the proposed as a

comparison result of the comparison

A 7 SI Belgium 30 041 Wm- 2 A- 2 30 083 Wm- 2 A- 2

A 7190 E Belgium 4 586 4 616 A 7191 E Belgium 4 502 4 544 A 545 St Finland 5 561 5 588 A 24 SI France 23 667 23 726 A 7633 E France 4 447 4 456 A 7636 E France 4 322 4 336 A 559 St Netherlands 5 701 5 724 A 46 St Austria 10 263 10 283 A 568 St Germany, 5 777 5 757

Fed. Rep. of A 583 St United Kingdom 5 983 " 5 981 " A 548 St Ireland 10 747 " 10 767 " A 12345 E Italy 4 664 " 4 682 " A 12342 E Yugoslavia 4 725 " 4 743 " MK VI-67604 TMI United Kingdom 1,001 MK VI-68016 TMI France 1,00023 PMO 2 WRC Switzerland 0,9986 CROM 02L IRM Belgium 1,0029 CROM 03L IRM Belgium 0,9975 PMO 6-5 WRC Germany, unknown 1,0005

Fed. Rep. of HF 19744 E Italy 0,9999 0,9997 MK VI-68025 TMI Austria unknown 0,9985

Res. 9 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON RADIATION


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 26 (VIII-RA VI) - Rapporteur on Radiation,

(2) The report by the Rapporteur on Radiation presented to the ninth session of RA VI,

RESOLUTION 9 101

CONSIDERING:

(1) That the activities of RA VI in the field of radiation should be continued,

(2) The necessity of organlzlng periodic regional pyrheliometer comparisons and of co-ordinating activities in the measurement of radiation within Region VI,

DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on Radiation with the following terms of reference:

(a) To maintain liaison with the elMO Working Group on Radiation and Atmospheric Turbidity Measurement (Resolution 10 (CIMO-IX) ) ;

(b) To maintain liaison with the CAS Rapporteur on Atmospheric Radiation;

(c) To consider the desirable distribution of stations measuring radiation in Region VI and of the development of their observational programmes;

(d) To assist in periodic regional comparisons of national standard radiometers;

(e) To prepare instructions concerning the implementation of the methods recommended by CIMO for the calibration of the radiometers recommended for use in the national networks;

(f) To give to Members, on request, the necessary assistance for them to conform to the international and regional decisions concerning radiation measurements and to contribute by all appropriate means to the implementation of the Wl-iO plan of action in the field of energy problems;

(g) To keep the Inventory of Radiation Measurements, Region VI (Europe), up to date;

(2) To invite Mr G. Najor (Hungary) to serve as Rapporteur on Radiation;

(3) To request the rapporteur to submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.

NOTE: This resolution replaces Resolution 26 (VIlI-RA VI), which is no longer in force.

102 RESOLUTTONIO

Res. 10 (TX-RA VI) -RADARMETEOROLOGY


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 4 (VIII....:RA VI) --Regional aspects·of collection, processing and archiving of meteorological radar information in digital form,

(2-) The work carried out -by the RA VI Rapporteur on the Regional Aspects of Collection, Processing_ and Archiving of Meteorological Radar Information in Digital Form :during _ the period between the eighth and ninth sessions ·ofRA VI,

CONSIDERING:

-(1) The importance of meteorological radar for both operational _and researchpurpos.es,

(2) That a rapid growth in the digitizationof weather radar systems has occurred.,

.DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on Radar Meteorology with the following terms of reference:

(a) To compile the requirements of Members for the transmission of digitized meteorological radar data on a bilateral or multilateral basis;

(b) To evaluate the methods used by Members for digitizing meteorological radar data cfor transmission on medium-speed data circuits and to submit the results to the Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications and the Rapporteur on Codes;

(c) To formulate proposals for regional exchanges of radar data taking into account the recommendations of the Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications and the Rapporteur on Codes;

(d) To keep under review the progress in the use of radar data, including combined use of satellite and radar data;

(2) To invite Mr M. Gilles (France) to serve as Rapporteur on Radar Meteorology ofRl>. VI,

(3) To request the rapporteur to submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association;

RESOLUTION 11 103

REQUESTS the Secretary-General to arrange for the membership of the Rapporteur on Radar Meteorology in the CIMO Working Group on Weather Radar.


Res. 11 (IX-RA VI) - SUPPLEMENT TO SECTION VI (EUROPE) OF VOLUME II OF THE MANUAL ON THE GDPS


NOTING:

(1) The excellent work carried out by RA VI Working Group on Co-ordination of Requirements for Data in GRID Code Form and the final report of its third session,

(2) The Manual on the GDPS - Volume II, Regional aspects,

CONSIDERING the need to review the regional data-processing procedures for Region VI (Europe) to meet the requirements of Members of RA VI and the World Weather Watch,

DECIDES that the Manual on the Global Data-processing System, Volume II, Regional aspects, Region VI - Europe Part I, should be amended as given in the annex to this resolution;

AUTHORIZES the president of the Association, in consultation with the Secretary-General of WMO, to approve minor changes to paragraph 4 of Part I of the Manual on the Global Data-processing System, Regional aspects, Region VI -Europe;

REQUESTS the Secretary-General of WMO to include the amended text given in the annex to this resolution in Part I of the Manual on the Global Data~processing System, Volwue II, Regional aspects, Region VI - Europe.

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104

4.

RESOLUTION 11


MANUAL ON THE GLOBAL DATA-PROCESSING SYSTEM, VOLUME II - REGIONAL ASPECTS, REGION VI (EUROPE)

PART I

REAL-TIME DATA-PROCESSING - REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ASPECTS

Exchange of processed products between centres - regional practices in the Region

NOTE: The global standard and recommended practices and procedures concerning the programmes of output products, the transmission priorities and the responsibilities of Members for providing information on their real-time data-processing activities are laid down in Volume I, Part II, paragraphs 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 respectively. Several lists dealing with WMC/RMC and WAFC/RAFC output products are given in the attachments to paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3. Detailed information on the programmes for preparation of output products by WWW centres is given in WMO Publication No.9, Volume B, Data-processing.

4.1

(See paragraph 4.5 below.)

(See paragraph 4.5 below.)

4.3 !r~n~m!s~iQn __ PEiQr!t!e~ fOE prQc~s~eQ prQd~c~s __ e~c~a~g~d __ o~ the EegiQn~l_s~~e~t~ Qf_t~e_G!S

(See paragraph 4.5 (a) below.)

4.4 ~rQc~s~eQ prQd~c~s_w~i~h_m~s~ ~e_e~c~a~g~d_i~ pi~tQr!a! fOEm_w!t~i~ ~h~ gegiQn

A provisional list of products which must be exchanged in pictorial form within the Region is given in Attachment I.

4.5 ~r2c~s~eQ prQd~c~s_w~i£h_m~s~ ~e_e~c~aEg~d_w!t~iE ~h~ gegiQn_u~i~g_t~e FM 47-V GRID and/or FM 92-VIII Ext. GRIB codes -----------------------(a) The guidelines on the general exchange of numerical products on

the GTS in RA VI are given in Attachment II;

(b) The standard regional products in RA VI are given in Attachment III.

RESOLUTION 11 105

ATTACHMENT I (Provisional)

LIST OF PRODUCTS WHICH MUST BE EXCHANGED IN PICTORIAL FORM

1. There are certain output products which need to be exchanged in pictorial form because of the following characteristics:

(a) Plotted data indicated on the chart;

(b) Frontal symbols indicated by curves;

(c) Isohypses or contour lines combined with plotted data;

(d) Jet stream marked and direction of flow indicated;

(e) Symbols, which cannot be described by grid-point data;

(f) Products in pictorial form intended to be received on board ships or at other locations unable to handle digital data.

2. The list of these products is as follows:

Surface plotted data;

Upper-air plotted data;

Surface analysis with plotted data and/or fronts;

Surface forecast with fronts;

Upper-air charts with plotted data;

Tropopause and maximum wind charts;

Significant weather charts;

Nephanalysis.

ATTACHMENT II

GUIDELINES ON THE GENERAL ExCHANGE OF NUMERICAL PRODUCTS ON THE GTS IN RA VI

These guidelines should not inhibit the exchange of other products on a bilateral basis where communications capacity is available. In certain cases exchanges agreed on a bilateral basis may have to take priority over the general exchange products (e.g. for back-up arrangements). Products should be exchanged only when there is a requirement.

106 RESOLUTION 11

1. Medium-range products (beyond H +72 and all ECMWF)

sea levellnear surface HIP T IN R

850 hPa H T W R

500 hPa H T W R

2501200 hPa H T W

2. Products beyond H + 36, up to and including H + 72

sea levellnear surface HIP T W R

850 hPa H T W R

700 hPa H T W R

500 hPa H T W R

2501200 hPa H T W

100 hPa H T W

waves and swell

NOTE: HIP, Geopotential height/pressure T, Temperature W, Wind R, Humidity

3. Analysis and forecast products up to and including H + 36

sea levellnear surface HIP T W R

850 hPa H T W R

700 hPa H T W R

500 hPa H T W R

400 hPa H T W

300 hPa H T W

250 hPa H T W

200 hPa H T W

150 hPa H T W

100 hPa H T W

trop. and max. wind HIP T W vertical velocity precipitation waves and swell

RESOLUTION 11 107

4. Validity times

(a) Moscow, Brackne11, Offenbach, Paris

00 Z and 12 Z H+ 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48, 60, 72, 96, 120 (where available)

(b) Washington

00 Z and 12 00 Z only

(c) ECMWF

Z H+ 0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 H+ 84, 96, 108, 120

12 Z only H+ 0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96 108, 120

ATTACHMENT III

STANDARD REGIONAL PRODUCTS IN RA VI

1. Areas There are seven standard areas as shown

R (090)

M (051)

90W

20 Resolution

N ( 071)

45W 0

Areas M - Q 2 1/2°x 2 112°

Areas Rand S 2 1/2 x 10°

3. Boundaries

0 P (054) (074)

45E

90 0 N

S (091) 75°N

Q (053)

25°N

90E 135°E

The grid points lying on the boundary between two areas are included in both areas.

4. Reference points

The reference points are at the north-west corners of the areas.

108 RESOLUTION 12

5. Area catalogue numbers (NNN)

The catalogue numbers 051, 071, 054, 074, 053, 090, 091 are used for areas M - S as shown above. For areas M - Q, the numbers have been derived from those used (001 - 012) for standard global/hemispheric products (areas A - L), by adding 050 for the western part and 070 for the eastern part. A separate series, beginning at 090, has been instituted for the polar areas.

Res. 12 (IX-RA VI) - WORKING GROUP ON CO-ORDINATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR NUMERICAL PRODUCTS


NOTING the GDPS part of the WWW Plan for 1984-1987,

CONSIDERING:

(1) The need of Members to receive WMC and RMC products both for direct use as well as for their direct input into computers so as to use them for specified applications,

(2) The need to minimize, through the use of the GRID/GRIB code, the number of pictorial products transmitted on the GTS,

DECIDES:

(1) To establish a Working Group on Co-ordination of Requirements for Numerical Products with the following terms of reference:

(a) To evaluate Members' requirements concerning GRID/GRIB code data for various applications and formulate procedures for monitoring the exchange of products and suggest elimination of unnecessary duplication of transmissions on the GTS;

(b) To standardize areas used for the exchange of products in GRID/GRIB code forms at various RA VI centres and for possible use outside RA VI;

(c) To formulate proposals on the co-ordination of requirements for the exchange of processed information in both pictorial and GRID/GRIB code form in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of transmissions on the GTS;

(d) To review the list of numerical products issued by WMCs, RMCs and other centres to be exchanged in GRID/GRIB code formats within the Region;

(e) To co-operate with relevant Working Groups on Meteorological Telecommunications concerning certain aspects of using GRID/GRIB code forms in exchange of processed information (e.g. storage of data at RTHs, problems with bulletin headings and estimation of data volumes);

RESOLUTION 13 109


(a) The following experts who were nominated in the course of the session:

C. Kress An expert to be nominated by H. Veit H. Kirschner A. Aigner s. Gr~naas B. Jakubiak J. Cristina E. Chertic M. Hortal A.J. Gadd V. A. Antsypovitch z. Buljevac V. Jurcec

Austria France German Democratic Republic Germany, Federal Republic of Hungary Norway Poland Portugal Romania Spain United Kingdom USSR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia

(b) Additional experts who may be nominated later by Members of the Association;

(3) To select, in accordance with Regulation 31 of the WMO General Regulations Mr A. J. Gadd (UK) to serve as chairman of the working group,

(4) To request the chairman of the working group to submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report six months prior to the tenth session of the Association.

Res. 13 (IX-R'A VI) - RF 6-03 WARNING REPORT OR FORECAST OF HAZARDOUS WEATHER PHENOMENA


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 11 (VIlI-RA VI) - Working Group on the Exchange of Warnings of Hazardous Weather Phenomena,

(2) Resolution 13 (VIII-R'A VI) - Rapporteur on Codes,

(3) Existing provisions for the exchange of warnings for aeronautical purposes,

(4) The report of the Working Group on the Exchange of Warnings of Hazardous Weather Phenomena,

CONSIDERING:

(1) The importance of the early warning of hazardous weather phenomena for the protection of human life and, as much as possible, for the avoidance of material losses,

110 RESOLUTION 13

(2) That based on experience gained between neighbouring there is a need to standardize regional coding procedures for exchange of warnings of hazardous weather phenomena,

countries, bilateral

INVITES Members of the Association concerned to establish bilateral or multilateral agreements on phenomena to be exchanged and thresholds of phenomena considered hazardous according to specific characteristics of relevant geographic zones based on the principles given in Annex I to this resolution;

DECIDES to adopt the regional code RF 6-03 - Warning report or forecast of hazardous weather phenomena given in Annex II to this resolution and recommends it for use for bilateral exchange of warnings of hazardous weather phenomena in the Region as from 1 November 1987;

REQUESTS the Secretary-General of WMO to arrange for the inclusion of the regional code RF 6-03 - Warning report· or forecast of hazardous weather phenomena in Volume II of the Manual on Codes.

Annex I to Resolution 13 (IX-RA VI)

BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR ESTABLISHING EXCHANGES OF WARNINGS ON HAZARDOUS WEATHER PHENOMENA IN EUROPE

1. The damaging effects severe meteorological phenomena may have on an economic and social scale, either by their rapid development or due to their forecasting difficulty, call for the organization of an additional information system on the occurrence and manifestation of hazardous weather phenomena in the border zones.

2. With a view to achieving an improved reciprocal warning on hazardous phenomena, bilateral agreements will need to be established between heighbouring countries. These conventions are based on the obligation that National Meteorological Centres have to warn the partner in due time whenever a dangerous meteorological event occurs on their own territory and which might directly or indirectly influence (by outflows or floods) the territory of the neighbouring country. This type of information will be transmitted not later than 1 hour from the time of observation or from the time the phenomenon was recorded in a given area.

3. The National Meteorological Centres will inform their partner in the agreement about any hazardous weather phenomenon forecast for the following time interval (up to no longer than 24 hours) over the border area.

4. The phenomena and parameters usually subject to exchange of additional information are mainly: winds, heavy rainfalls, severe temperature falls, heavy snowfalls, snowstorm, glaze, and other phenomena of consequence in the area. The selection of phenomena and parameters to be exchanged in bilateral warnings are selected in terms of the general atmospheric characteristics and the specific local conditions which make it possible for certain hazardous weather phenomena of certain intensities to occur and develop over a given area.

RESOLUTION 13 III

5. The thresholds and intensities for which these phenomena are considered dangerous and must be included in the additional information exchange for warning purposes are established after studies and on the basis of experience over the given area.

6. It is necessary that the thresholds selected should include in the bilateral exchange only those warnings on really hazardous phenomena, but should exclude routine warnings on a national scale of the various countries.

7. The observation points to supply data for the bilateral exchange, the areas to be subject to forecasts/warning exchange and the frequency of warnings will be specified by each agreement in terms of bilateral agreement.

8. The exchange on the hazardous weather phenomena will be performed in standardized form, by telex, via the GTS system as addressed messages and observing the appropriate procedures.

9. Code form RF 6-03 should be used for the exchange of warnings or forecasts of hazardous weather phenomena.

Annex II to Resolution 13 (IX-RA VI)

RF 6-03 WARNING REPORT OR FORECAST OF HAZARDOUS WEATHER PHENOMENA

(a) CODE FORM:

WAREP) )

or ) )

WAFOR)

CwCw YYGGiw

HiE) )

or ) )

IIigg)

(lddff)(2dldldzdz)(3flflfzfz) (4RRt r t r ) (5R 1 R1 RzRz ) (6SStrtr)(7S1S1SZSZ) (8Tml Tml TmzTmz)

REGULATIONS

6/03.1 The warning report or forecast shall include information following indicator word WAREP or WAFOR as appropriate.

6/03.2 The groups CwCw and YYGG shall be included in both warning reports and forecasts.

6/03.3 The group IIiii shall be used in WAREP and a selection of one of the groups with indicator figures 1, 4 and 6 shall be used for warning reports.

6/03.4 The group IIigg shall be used in WAFOR and a selection of one or two of the groups with indicator figures 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 shall be used for warning forecasts.

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(b) Specifications of symbolic letters:

WAREP and WAFOR

CwCw

GG

yy

II

iii

i

iw

gg

dd

ff

RR

SS

TmlTml

TmzTmz

Designation of the observed phenomenon phenomenon (WAFOR)

warning message (WAREP) or

for an forecast

Type of hazardous phenomenon (code table 642)

Closest whole hour· for the message transmission or the time a hazardous phenomenon set off

Day of the month the message was transmitted

WMO block number

Index number of the observation station

Index of the area for which the event is forecast (to be defined bilaterally)

Indicator for source and units of wind speed (code table 1855)

Time when the forecast starts being valid (GMT)

Average wind direction or wind gust direction (WMO code 0877)

Average wind speed or wind gust speed

Lowest limit of forecast wind direction fluctuations (tens of degrees)

Uppermost limit of the forecast wind direction fluctuations (tens of degrees)

Lowest limit of the forecast wind speed

Uppermost limit of the forecast wind speed

Amount of measured precipitations (rom)

Duration of rainfall in full hours

Lower forecast limit of precipitation amount

Uppermost forecast limit of precipitation amount

Depth of the snow cover in cm (WMO code 676)

Minimum forecast depth of the snow cover

Maximum forecast depth of the snow cover

Air temperature fall, lowest forecast limit

Air temperature fall, uppermost forecast limit

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(c) CODE TABLE 642

CwCw Type of hazardous phenomenon

Code figure

10 11 12

20

30 40 50

60

70 71

80

90 99

phenomenon

wind wind wind

temperature

rain

snow snowstorm

hail icing

Criteria

d > S-l*) mean spee _... m t > S-l*) gus s ... m

combination of both previous code figures

falling at least ... oC (24 hrs)-l*)

-amount> ... rom (6 hrs)-l *) at obs. or within 12 hrs

depth at least ... cm (12 hrs)-l *) starting at time GG

beginning to fall at time GG beginning at time GG

*) Threshold values to be defined bilaterally

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NOTE: The additional information exchanged for warning purposes do not contain messages for phenomenon amelioration or warning ceasing.

Res. 14 (IX-RA VI) - REGIONAL CODING PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING STATION PRESSURE DATA


NOTING:

(1) Abridged final paragraph 7.2.36,

report of CBS-Ext. (8S),

(2) Manual on Codes, Volume II,

CONSIDERING:

general summary,

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(1) That a globally standardized procedure for pressure reduction is not yet established,

(2) That particularly for stations at higher elevations (Le. 500 m or higher) application of different pressure reduction procedures in some cases result in sea level pressure values which are not comparable,

(3) That in such cases the additional reporting of station level pressure values is essential to correct for deformations in the analysis of the horizontal pressure field which are purely artificial and recurring,

DECIDES to establish regional coding procedures for reporting station pressure data in the synoptic report as given in the annex to this resolution for use as from 1 November 1987;

REQUESTS the Secretary-General to include the relevant amendments to the regional coding procedures for FM 12-VIII Ext. SYNOP, in Chapter VI of Volume II of the Manual on Codes.


REGIONAL CODING PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING STATION PRESSURE DATA

Amendments to the Manual on Codes, Volume II, Chapter VI, Part A-I:

1. Change Regulation 6/12.1 to read as follows:

6/12.1

2. Add new Regulation 6/12.1.3 as follows:

6/12.1.3 The group 3Po Po Po Po

synoptic report when: shall be included

(i) The station's elevation is 500 m or higher;

in the

(ii) The station's elevation is below 500 m but pressure cannot be reduced to m.s.l. for any reason.

Note: Inclusion of this group by other stations is left to the discretion of individual Members of the Region.

Res. 15 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON CODES


CONSIDERING that there is a need for further study of a number- of regional code problems in Region VI,

DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on Codes with the following terms of reference:

Codes;

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(a) To keep under review the existing regional meteorological codes for Region VI and to develop new codes or recommend changes to existing regional codes, as required;

(b) To take action on coding problems assigned by the president of the Association;

(c) To represent RA VI on the CBS Working Group on Codes;

(2) To invite Mrs N.P. Fakhoutdinova (USSR) to serve as Rapporteur on

(3) To request the rapporteur to submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.


Res. 16 (IX-RA VI) - AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL ON THE GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, VOLUME II, REGIONAL ASPECTS, EUROPE, PART I -ORGANIZATION OF THE REGIONAL METEOROLOGICAL TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN IN REGION VI (EUROPE)


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 2 (Cg-IX) - World Weather Watch Plan for 1984-1987,

(2) The Manual on the Global Telecommunication System, Volume I, Global aspects and Volume II, Regional aspects,

CONSIDERING the need to update the TelecoIDIDunication Plan for Region VI (Europe) developments in the WWW and in technology,

Regional Meteorological and to recent

DECIDES that the Manual on the Global Telecommunication System, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part I, be amended as given in the annex to this resolution;

AUTHORIZES the president of the Association, in consultation with the Secretary-General, to approve minor changes to the Manual on the GTS, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part I;

REQUESTS the Secretary-General to include the amendments given in the annex to this resolution in the Manual on the GTS, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part I.

116 RESOLUTION 16


AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL ON THE GTS, VOLUME II, REGIONAL ASPECTS, EUROPE, PART I -

ORGANIZATION OF THE REGIONAL METEOROLOGICAL TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN IN REGION VI (EUROPE)

1. In paragraph 2 .2 replace "paragraph 2. 5" and "paragraph 2. 4" by "paragraph 2.4" and "paragraph 2.3" respectively.

2. Amend the third line of paragraph 2.3 as follows:

" and to receive the required observational data as well as processed information in alphanumeric, binary and pictorial form."

3. Under paragraph 2.4 insert after (b) the following:

"(c) CLIMAT and CLIMAT TEMP reports;

(d) Priority reports, such as warnings of dangerous weather phenomena;

(e) BATHY and TESAC reports;

(f) Satellite data"

and transform the present line (c) into a new line (g),

4. Amend paragraph 3.2 as follows:

"3.2 Designation of RTHs in Region VI

The designated RTHs in Region VI are:

(a) The World Meteorological Centre Moscow, which also performs the functions of a European RTH;

(b) RTHs on the Main Telecommunication Network:

Bracknell; Offenbach; Paris; Prague; Sofia;

(c) other RTHs:

Rome; Norrkoping; Vienna."

5. In paragraph 3.3, replace "paragraph 2.2" by paragraph 2.1".

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6. Replace whole section 3.5.3 by the following text:

"3.5.3 Inter-regional exchanges Exchanges of meteorological information between Region VI and Regions I, II and IV are made:

(a) Through the corresponding circuits of the Telecommunication Network;

(b) Through the corresponding inter-regional circuits;

(c) Through the supplementary inter-regional necessary.

circuits,

Main

as

NOTE: The RTHs concerned should co-ordinate their programmes to avoid duplication."

7. Amend paragraph 3.6 as follows:

"3.6 Responsibility for the compilation observational data from Region VI for Main Telecommunication Network

of programmes of insertion into the

The WMC Moscow and the RTHs in the Region on the Main Telecommunication Network are responsible for the compilation and insertion of observational data into the Main Teiecommunication Network, as shown in Figure 2."

8. Amend second sentence of paragraph 3.7.1.2 as follows:

"Radio broadcasts will be used until appropriate point-to-point circuits or other means are available."

9. In paragraph 3.7.4.1 and 3.7.4.2, delete Paris.

10. In paragraph 3. 7 • 5, subparagraph (c), replace "Main Trunk Ci rcui t" by "Main Telecommunication Network".

11. A~end section 3.8 as follows:

"3.8 Exchange and distribution of processed meteorological information in Region VI

3.8.1 The regional telecommunication network should be capable of exchanging and distributing the processed information produced by WMCs and RMCs, and APes in areas where no other reliable arrangements exist and the regional meteorological telecommunication network can accommodate the additional traffic, to meet the requirements of Members of RA VI.

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3.8.2 The exchange of processed information (including satellite data) between centres should be carried out on point-to-point circuits in alphanumeric or binary form (grid-point values) or in pictorial form. "

12. Amend first sentence of paragraph 3.9 as follows:

"Radio facsimile broadcasts play an important role in the dissemination of processed information from WMCs and RMCs."

13. Amend paragraph 4.1.3 as follows:

"4.1.3 The following call signs are used by ocean station vessels when on station:

OWS Operated by Radiotelegraphy Radiotelephony

C USSR C7C Ocean station CHARLIE L UK C7L Ocean station LIMA M Norway C7M Ocean station MIKE

Reports from ocean station vessels, when in transit to and from stations, are included in normal ship collective bulletins."

14. Figure I - Regional telecommunication network for Region VI (Europe):

( i ) Transform the following ci rcuits into ci rcui ts of the Main Telecommunication Network:

(ii )

(iii)

15. Figure 2:

Paris - Dakar Prague - Sofia Sofia - Moscow and include the circuit Offenbach - Jeddah

In the legend, replace "M. T .C." by "MIN" and delete "branch MDT.C.".

Replace circuit Washington - S. Maria - Lisbon by a direct circuit Washington - Lisbon

Amend NOTES 1 and 2 as follows:

"NOTE 1: Data from other Regions are inserted routeing arrangements indicated in Volume I, Part I of this Manual.

according to Attachment I-3

the to

NOTE 2: The routeing of processed information follows the same arrangements as for observational data, and is subject to bilateral/multilateral agreements."

16. Update Table I in conformity with Annex I to the present report.

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Res. 17 (IX-RA VI) - AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL ON THE GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, VOLUME II, REGIONAL ASPECTS, EUROPE, PART II -TELECOMMUNICATION PROCEDURES FOR REGION VI (EUROPE)


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 2 (Cg-IX) - World Weather Watch Plan for 1984~1987,

(2) The Manual on the Global Telecommunication System, Volume I -Global aspects and Volume II - Regional aspects,

CONSIDERING the need to update the Regional Meteorological Telecommunication Plan for Region VI (Europe) to improve the procedures for the collection and distribution of meteorological information within Region VI,

DECIDES that the Manual on the Global Telecommunication System, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part II be amended as given in the annex to this resolution;

AUTHORIZES the president of the Association, in consultation with the Secretary-General, to approve minor changes to the Manual on the GTS, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part II;

REQUESTS the Secretary-General to include the amendments given in the annex to this resolution in the Manual on the GTS, Volume II, Regional aspects, Europe, Part II.


AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL ON THE GTS, VOLUME II, REGIONAL ASPECTS, EUROPE, PART II,

TELECOMMUNICATION PROCEDURES FOR REGION VI (EUROPE)

1. In paragraph 2.1, replace "Main Trunk Circuit and its branches" by. "Main Telecommunication Network".

2.

"1.1.1 Format of SYNOP and SHIP bulletins

The presentation of bulletins containing SYNOP reports and SHIP reports should be the format (a) as given in Attachment II-4, paragraph 4, Volume I, Part II."

Note: This procedure should be implemented as from 1988.

3. Add the following paragraph:

"3.4 When an addressed administrative message is received, the addressed centre should send an addressed administrative message to the originating centre, containing the following text:

QSL YYGGgg

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where YYGGgg is the date-time group from the message received. The data designator TIT2 = AB may be used in the abbreviated heading of this message."

4. Amend paragraph 4 as follows:

"4. Data communication protocols

The data communication protocol to be used on the EMTN should be the Link Access Procedures Balanced Class (LAPB) and other elements of procedures as specified in CCITT Recommendation X.25, which are indicated in Volume I, Global aspects, Part II, section 2.12.3 of the present Manual."

5. Table I "Telex call numbers" to be completed as appropriate with numbers for access to public data network, telecopier call numbers, etc. (to be prepared by the Secretariat).

6. Include attachment II-I giving information on the characteristics of data banks operated by Members of RA VI (to be prepared by the Secretariat).

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converfer . or

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Res. 18 (IX-RA VI) - WORKING GROUP ON METEOROLOGICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 2 (Cg-IX) - World Weather Watch Plan for 1984-1987,

(2) That . Members' requirements for collection, exchange and distribution of meteorological information are undergoing constant change, due to progress in atmospheric science and data-processing technology,

(3) That the technology in the field of telecommunications is progressing at an ever-increasing rate,

CONSIDERING that these developments require constant review and adjustments of the meteorological telecommunication arrangements in Region VI,

DECIDES:

(1) To establish a Working Group on Meteorological Telecommunications and to give it the following terms of reference:

(a) To keep abreast ·of developments in new telecommunication technology and equipment and to study their possible adapt ion to the requirements for an efficient regional meteorological telecommunication system in Region VI, as well as the advantages derived from communication space techniques, including meteorological satellites;

(b) To formulate recommendations on regional activities relating to the World Weather Watch telecommunication system in Region VI;

(c) To formulate recommendations for the co-ordination of the implementation of telecommunication facilities and techniques, if required;

(d) To study problems and develop improved and cost-effective arrangements relating to the exchange of observational data and processed information, both in pictorial and digital form, within Region VI and with neighbouring Regions;

(e) To keep under review the regional meteorological telecommunication plan, particularly as regards developments in the capabilities of satellites for data collection and distribution;

(f) To formulate recommendations on re-routeing arrangements of observational data and processed information in cases of outages of circuits and centres;

(g) To develop a detailed distribution plan for the exchange of addressed messages within Region VI;

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(h) To monitor and report on the efficiency of the operation of meteorological telecommunications in Region VI, and to formulate recommendations on the basis of these reports;

(i) To develop recommendations in support of the implementation of the data management functions in Region VI;

(j) To recommend transmission methods and develop procedures for the exchange of radar information;

(k) To establish any group considered necessary for stUdying special problems;

(1) To advise the meteorological the group;

president of the Association telecommunication problems, as

on regional assigned to

(2) That the working group be composed of experts in meteorological telecommunications nominated by Members of RA VI wishing to participate actively in the work of the group,


(a) The following. experts who were nominated in the course of the session:

H. Gmoser S. Miloushev L. Stephanou J. Masl An expert to be nominated by An expert to be nominated by H. Janssen W. Bopp B. Kassai D.J. Murphy Y.L. Tokatly S. Pasavini A.E. Saleh A.T.F. Grooters A. Strandli T. Sobczyk A.C. Pascoa1 I. Teohari J. Segovia L. Giorne M. Souleiman M. Ormed R.J. Sowden L.E. Bezruk Z. Butigan M. Jurgele

Austria Bulgaria Cyprus Czechoslovakia Finland France German Democratic Republic Germany, Federal Rep. of Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Jordan Netherlands N'orway Poland Portugal Romania Spain Sweden Syrian Arab Republic Turkey United Kingdom USSR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia

(b) Additional experts who may be nominated later by Members of the Association;

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(4) To select, in accordance with Regulation 31 of the WMO General Regulations, Mr W. Bopp (Federal Republic of Germany) as chairman of the working group,

(5) To request the chairman of the working group to submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.


Res. 19 (IX-RA VI) - WORKING GROUP ON CLIMATE DATA MANAGEMENT


NOTING:

(1) WMO Technical Regulations, Volume I, Section B, Chapter B.1 -Climatology [B.I.] 2.1 - National arrangements,

(2) Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume I, Part III, paragraph 2.3.8.2 (information relating to climatological stations),

(3) Manual on the Global Observing System, Volume I, Part III, paragraph 2.3.3.3 (relating to reference climatological stations),

(4) Resolution 17 (Cg-IX) - World Climate Data Programme,

(5) Recommendation 1 (CCI-IX) climatological stations,

Global network of reference

(6) Recommendation 2 (CCI-IX) - WMO inventory of climatological and radiation stations,

(7) WCP report No. 59 - Plan for the WCDP, and its Annex 2: Concept and Information Content of INFOCLlMA,

(8) Recommendation 3 (CCI-IX) National publications on, and INFOCLlMA references to, climate data sources,

(9) The action taken by Members implementation of Resolution 15 (EC-XXX) stations and catalogues of climatological data,

and the Secretary-General in Inventories of climatological

(10) The draft WMO Long-term Plan for the 1988-1997 period,

RESOLUTION 19 125

CONSIDERING:

(1) The need to improve the CLlMAT reporting network from one to ten stations per 250 000 km 2 to meet WCP requirements for climate system moni toring, research and diagnostic studies, and large-scale climate application; and the need to improve the global exchange of precipitation data,

(2) That several countries still have some of their data archives in manuscript form which need to be preserved to ensure their adequate protection,

(3) That several Meteorological Services need to establish organized data banks,

(4) That some Members require assistance with obtaining computer systems and computer software to upgrade data management procedures, output products and user services,

(5) That all Meteorological Services should have adequate station inventories, station histories and data set catalogues, preferably in computerized form,

(6) That in order to support climate monitoring and the detection of changes in the mean state or variability of the climate system, there is a need to establish a network of reference climatological stations by selecting stations from the existing climatological stations network,

(7) That the Governments of countries need summary information on the state of the climate system to aid planning and decision-making,

(8) That various projects of the World Climate Data Programme support national needs and conversely require input from national Meteorological Services,

URGES MEMBERS:

(1) To improve the monthly CLIMAT reporting network and data exchange via GTS and improve the exchange of precipitation data;

(2) To organize and ensure the adequate preservation of original manuscript data, organize and transfer data to durable media such as microffilm/microfiche for protection against irretrievable loss;

(3) Who are obtaining computer systems to ensure that the specifications developed by the CLICOM project are met, utilizing national funds if available, or by applying for bilateral or international assistance;

(4) To prepare and update inventories of stations and catalogues of data they hold at their centres as a contribution to the INFOCLIMA project;

(5) To improve climate data products and user services;

(6) To utilize the information contained in the Climate System Monitoring (CSM) - Bulletin, together with more detailed material and regional data analysis, to assist Governments in decision-making and economic planning activities;

I I

126 RESOLUTION 19

(7) To promote and, as necessary, contribute to the regional monitoring of climatic anomalies;

DECIDES:

(1) To establish a Working Group on Climate Data Management with the following terms of reference:

(a) To study the need for exchange, within the Region or by sub-region, of machine processed climate information, including historical and proxy data;

(b) To advise on the technical co-ordination required for the exchanges mentioned in (a) above;

(c) To co-ordinate for each category of climate information, the time scale of the data to be exchanged;

(d) To examine new requirements in the Region for the exchange of CLIMAT data via the GTS;

(e) To consider the conditions of issue of data sets to users;

(f) To develop a regional plan for:

(i) Long-time data series in computer-readable form, checked for climatological studies, in particular with regard to possible variations of man-made origin;

(ii) The selection, within the Region, of reference climatological stations, on the basis of the criteria developed by CCI;

(iii) The development of data rescue activities and digi tization;

(iv) The development of digital computer archives and strategies for transfer of past data onto computercompatible media;

(g) To study the means of assisting Members to meet the requirements of users for different applications:

(i) Climate data management systems and user services;

(ii) Transfer of micro-computer technology in climate data processing;

(iii) Use of climate system monitoring information for improving the performance of national Meteorological Services;

1 __ - ______ _

RESOLUTION 20 127

(2) To invite the following experts to serve on the Working Group on Climate Data Management, as follows:

D.E. Parker G. Miller

K. Cehak

Z. Buljevac J.A. Bedel N.N. Radiuhin

To be designated by the president

G. Schulze

As chairman (UK)

As Rapporteur on the Exchange of Near-realtime Climatological Bulletins (Germany, Federal Republic of) As Rapporteur on Long-term Data Series and Reference Climatological Stations (Austria) As Rapporteur on Data Banks (Yugoslavia) As Rapporteur on the CLICOM Project (France) As Rapporteur on Catalogues, Inventories and the INFOCLIMA Project (USSR) As Rapporteur on Climate System Monitoring

As Rapporteur on User Services Democratic Republic)

(German

(3) To request the chairman to submit an interim report by the end of 1988 and a final report to the president of the Association six months prior to the tenth session of the Association.

Res. 20 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON APPLICATIONS OF METEOROLOGY TO ENERGY


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 15 (Cg-IX) - The World Climate Applications Programme,

(2) Resolution 31 (VIII-RA VI) Meteorology to Energy Problems,

Rapporteur on Applications of

(3) The report to IX-RA VI by its Rapporteur on the Applications of Meteorology to Energy Problems,

CONSIDERING that RA VI should keep itself informed on progress in meteorology as applied to energy,

DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on Applications of Meteorology to Energy with the following terms of reference:

(a) To keep under review the world-wide development of the energy component of the World Climate Applications Programme and to identify those aspects with regional implications;

(b) To provide for survey of meteorological information for special utilization in energy decision-making;

128 RESOLUTION 21

(c) To advise the president of the Association on matters relating to the applications of meteorology to energy;

(2) To invite Mr J. Ko1big (German Democratic Republic) to serve as Rapporteur on Applications of Meteorology to Energy;

REQUESTS the rapporteur:

(1) To keep in contact with the relevant organizations in the Region which are connected with the meteorological aspects of energy problems;

(2) To carry out the work in close consultation and collaboration with CC1 rapporteurs in this field;

(3) To submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.

NOTE: This resolution replaces Resolution 31 (VIII-RA VI), which is no longer in force~

Res. 21 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON CLIMATIC ATLASES


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 10 (EC-XXXVIII) regional climatic atlases,

Preparation and publication of

(2) The report to IX-RA VI by its Rapporteur on Climatic Atlases,

CONSIDERING that there is a need for RA VI to continue its work on the Climatic Atlas of Europe,

DECIDES:

(1) To re-appoint a Rapporteur on Climatic Atlases with the following terms of reference:

(a) To assist, as required, in the publication of Volume II of the Climatic Atlas of Europe;

(b) To complete the preparation of the explanatory text relating to Volume I of the Atlas;

RESOLUTION 22 129

(c) To prepare the explanatory text relating to Volume II of the Atlas, when so requested by the president of RA VI;

(2) To invite Ms M. Kalb (Germany, Federal Republic of) to serve as Rapporteur on Climatic Atlases;

REQUESTS the rapporteur to submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.


Res. 22 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON THE CLIMATE OF THE BALTIC SEA BASIN


NOTING the increasing demand for exploration of climatic conditions of relatively small sea-basin areas due to the expansion of industry, intensification of shipping and off-shore activities and expansion of nuclear power plants,

CONSIDERING that a pilot study for use of small sea-basin areas would assist the Association in formulating its future studies on the climatological characteristics of small sea-basin areas in Europe,

DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on the Climate of the Baltic Sea Basin with the following terms of reference:

(a) To make a review of existing works and publications on the _ climate of the Baltic Sea Basin and of present activities conducted in this field within different projects and organizational structures (e. g. Water Balance of the Baltic Sea) ;

(b) To develop proposals to define the characteristics of the Baltic Sea area;

climatological

(c) To make proposals for organizing, especially at the technical level, co-operation on this subject between the Services concerned, including a small workshop;

(d) To carry out the task in close consultation with the Members wishing to participate in the project;

(2) To invite Mr J. Malicki (Poland) to serve as Rapporteur on the Climate of the Baltic Sea Basin;

130 RESOLUTION 23

REQUESTS the rapporteur to submit progress reports at yearly intervals to the president of the Association and a final report not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.


Res. 23 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON INTEGRATED BACKGROUND MONITORING SYSTEMS


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 22 (Cg-IX) - Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Research Programme,

(2) Resolution 17 (EC-XXVI) background level,

CONSIDERING:

Environmental pollution at the

(1) The need to establish a specialized system for assessing and forecasting the state of background pollution in the environment,

(2) The information available on the Integrated Background Monitoring System in some parts of the Region,

DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on Integrated Background Monitoring Systems with the following terms of reference:

(a) To prepare information on the current state of the Integrated Environmental Background Monitoring System, its aims, problems, and future plans to develop the system;

(b) To prepare proposals and recommendations concerning the schedule of observations of the level of environmental background pollution made at the Integrated Background Monitoring Network of stations, taking into account the current ecological situation in Region VI, and possible changes;

(c) To submit a report on (a) and (b) above to the president of RA VI for his consideration and possible subsequent submission to the EC Panel of Experts on Environmental Pollution/CAS Working Group on Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution for the development of the Integrated Background Monitoring System (IBMS);

RESOLUTION 24 131

(2) To invite Mr V.E. Egorov (USSR) to serve as Rapporteur on Integrated Background Monitoring Systems;

(3) To request the rapporteur to submit a final report which should include the latest information on the status of the proposal for the development of the IBMS, not later than six months before the tenth session of the Association.

Res. 24 (IX-RA VI) - WORKING GROUP ON AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGY


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 15 (Cg-IX) - The World Climate Applications Programme,

(2) Resolution 16 (Cg-IX) - The Agricultural Meteorology Programme,

(3) The report of the working group submitted to the ninth session of the Association,

RECOGNIZING that there is a need for the development of specialized services for agriculture in highly industrialized areas with developed agriculture, as well as in developing countries,

CONSIDERING that priority should be given in the Region to studies on the agrometeorological factors that affect the quality of agricultural production,

DECIDES:

(1) To re-establish the Working Group on Agricultural Meteorology with the following terms of reference:

(a) To survey and s\.l.1'f\.roarize the operational methods in use for agrometeorological services to potato crop production in a form suitable for consideration by other Member countries in the Region;

(b) To study the effect of weather and climate on the quality of production of crops of interest to the Region:

(c) To carry out an investigation of the requirements in agricul tural meteorology of the highly industrialized areas wi th developed agriculture, as well as of developing areas, in the Region and submit appropriate proposals to CAgM for consideration for inclusion in its programme of activities for the next intersessional period;

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(d) To study the need and requirements for the development of specialized agrometeorological services in areas under heavy stress conditions (such as strong competition for the limited natural resources - soil, water and air, negative effects of industry and intensified agriculture on the environment and natural resources);

(e) To formulate the requirements of an agrometeorological data bank (including requirements for agrobiological data) of interest to agriculture;

(f) To co-ordinate with similar programmes of WMO to avoid duplication of efforts as regards item (e) ;

(g) To assist WMO in the organization of a Symposium on Agrometeorology of the Potato Crop, planned for 1987;

(h) To provide experts to assist developing countries to improve their agrometeorological services;

(2) To nominate the following experts to serve on the group:

S. Pashiardis J. Hrbek A. Nordlund D. Payen J. Muller N. Hoppmann E. Kozma J. Lomas W. Lablans T. Gorski Mr Matere1s O. Berbecel M.M.G. Pertierra N. Shalabi C. Hume V.N. Polevoy S. Otorepec

Cyprus Czechoslovakia Finland France German Democratic Republic Germany, Federal Republic of Hungary Israel Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Spain Syrian Arab Republic United Kingdom USSR Yugoslavia

(3 ) To des igna te Mr J. Hrbek (Czechos lovakia) as chai rman of the Working Group on Agricultural Meteorology;

INVITES Members to nominate additional experts as required;

REQUESTS the chairman:

(1) To assign the tasks in the terms of reference to members of the working group;

(2) To co-ordinate with the CAgM;

(3) To submit a report on item 1 (c) by 31 December 1987;

(4) To submit annual progress reports on the activities of the working group and a final report to the president of the Association six months prior to the tenth session of the Association;

RESOLUTION 25 133

REQUESTS the Secretary-General to arrange a meeting of the working group no later than eighteen months after the establishment of the group, within the approved budgetary provisions available for this purpose.


Res. 25 (IX-RA VI) - RAPPORTEUR ON A COMMON SYSTEM OF MARINE FORECAST ARE.1\S IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 21 (VIII-RA VI) - Co-ordinated common system of marine forecast areas in the Baltic Sea,

(2) Resolution 22 (VIII-RA VI) - Co-ordinated common system of marine forecast areas in the North Sea,

CONSIDERING:

(1) That the introduction of a common system of delineating and indicating forecast areas in the Mediterranean Sea may improve the use made of meteorological warnings and forecasts,

(2) That the current practices may need to be modified in the light of changing needs and operational services,

(3) That there may be a need to delineate common areas for marine forecasts and navigational warnings,

RECOGNIZING that any actions towards the development of such a common system of marine forecast areas for the Mediterranean Sea will need to be done jointly with Regional Association I (~~rica),

DECIDES:

(1) To appoint a Rapporteur on a Common System of Marine Forecast Areas in the Mediterranean Sea, with the following terms of reference:

(a) To develop proposals for establishing possible common systems of forecast areas in the Mediterranean Sea;

(b) To make proposals, where feasible, for the terminology to be used in designating forecast areas;

(c) To carry out the task in close consultation with the services providing the marine forecasts in the area;

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(d) To carry out the above tasks jointly with an appropriate rapporteur or any other body as designated by Regional Association I;

(2) To invite Mr M. Capaldo (Italy) to serve as the rapporteur;

(3) To request the president of the Association to approach the president of Regional Association I with a view to establishing an appropriate joint mechanism for undertaking these tasks;

(4) To request the rapporteur to submit his report to the president of the Association as soon as possible but not later than early 1990 for adoption by correspondance.

Res. 26 (IX-RA VI) - FURTHER EXPANSION OF IGOSS THROUGH THE EXPLOITATION OF OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA FROM ALL AVAILABLE SOURCES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIALIZED OCEANOGRAPHIC CENTRES


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 11 (EC-XXXVII) - Integrated Global Ocean Services System (IGOSS),

(2) Resolution 1 (JWC-IGOSS-IV) - Inclusion of oceanographic data from all available sources into IGOSS,

(3) The final report of the joint WMOIIOC Meeting on IGOSS Specialized Oceanographic Centres (Geneva, November 1985),

CONSIDERING:

(1) The large number of oceanographic observations which may potentially be submitted for operational international exchange through IGOSS,

(2) The important role which the IGOSS Specialized Oceanographic Centres play in the prov1s10n of oceanographic data and products to operational and research users alike,

CONSIDERING FURTHER:

(1) That the adequate treatment of oceanic information is essential for the improvement of long-range weather forecasts and climatic studies,

(2) That the timely availability of oceanographic data and products is important within both the World Weather Watch and the World Climate Programme,

RECOGNIZING that IGOSS in support programmes has the responsibility for the existing oceanographic data,

of international and national insertion onto the GTS of all

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URGES Members to strengthen their contributions to IGOSS and consequently IGOSS itself, through:

(a) Identifying all significant data sources within their countries which are not presently contributing to the IGOSS programme and obtaining a commitment from these data sources for insertion of the data, in particular thermal structure data, onto the GTS in either real-time (preferred) or delayed (i.e. within 30 days) mode;

(b) Establishing, where possible and if they have not already done so, an lGOSS Specialized Oceanographic Centre either for a specific ocean area or region or a specific oceanic parameter or product;

(c) Otherwise enhancing the co-operation and co-ordination between Meteorological Services and oceanographic institutions/organizations at the national level with a view to ensuring a more active and efficient participation in the implementation of IGOSS, in particular in the ocean areas of RA VI.

Res. 27 (IX-RA VI) - WORKING GROUP ON HYDROLOGY


NOTING:

(1) The report of its Working Group on Hydrology,

(2) Resolution 25 (Cg-IX) Operational Hydrology Programme, including the Hydrological Operational Multipurpose Sub-programme (HOMS),

(3) Resolution 26 (Cg-IX) resources,

Applications and services to water

(4) Resolution 27 (Cg-IX) Co-operation with water-related programmes of other international organizations,

(5) Resolution 48 Services,

(Cg-IX) Co-operation between Hydrological

CONSIDERING that Regional Association VI plays an important and active role in the implementation of WMO regional activities in the field of hydrology and water resources,

DECIDES:

(1) To re-establish the Working Group on Hydrology,with the following terms of reference:

(a) To co-operate, as required, with Hydrology and other working groups minimum density requirements for networks;

the Commission for in the evaluation of hydrological station

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(b) To collect additional information and to complete the casebook on specific cases of hydrological network operation (based on the analysis of the information already collected and taking into account such factors as physiography, climate and population of the basins), and to assess the adequacy of networks of hydrological observing stations in the Region;

(c) To continue activities related to the development and promotion of HeMS, especially with respect to its application to particular needs of the Region and to evaluate periodically the overall contribution of Members of the Region to HOMS;

(d) To identify, within the framework of the WCP-Water, problems on climate changes and climatic variability within the Region related to hydrology and water resources;

(e) To continue hydrological phase;

assessment of the characteristics of models used operationally in RA VI - second

(f) To review present practices and to assess the minimum observational and hydrological data-processing requirements of small catchments to allow their integration in the basic hydrological network of a country;

(g) To provide assistance and advice to the president of the Association on all regional aspects concerning hydrology and water resources within the Region;

(h) To co-operate with other WMO bodies and international organizations on projects related to hydrology and water resources;

(2) To invite all Members of the Region to designate national hydrological experts, who should preferably be the national hydrological advisers to the permanent representatives, to serve on the working group and attend its meetings. The following experts were nominated during the ninth session:

F. Nobilis F. Bultot J. Hladny R. Lerrunela P. Chaperon A. Becker R. Enderlein T. GUnther H. Bartels H.J. Liebscher G. Staschen E. Antal P. Bartha Y. Bachmat J.L.J. Boot A. Tollan

Austria Belgium Czechoslovakia Finland France German Democratic Republic German Democratic Republic German Democratic Republic Germany, Federal Republic of Germany, Federal Republic of Germany, Federal Republic of Hungary Hungary Israel Netherlands Norway

M. Herbst S. Godihho

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1.1. M. Loureiro P. Serban C. Almarza An expert to be nominated by M. Spreafico An expert to be nominated by V.S. Vuglinsky T. Petkovic

Poland Portugal Portugal Romania Spain Sweden Switzerland the United Kingdom USSR Yugoslavia

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(3) To designate, in accordance with Resolution 31 of the WMO General Regulations, Mr F. Bultot (Belgium) as the Regional Hydrological Adviser and as chairman of the working group;

REQUESTS the chairman of the Working Group on Hydrology:

(1) To designate, in consultation with the president of the Association, rapporteurs from the working group to undertake specific work on the following aspects of the terms of reference:

(a) Usefulness of meteorological networks for hydrological purposes;

(b) Hydrological networks for surface water;

(c) Hydrological networks for groundwater;

(d) Hydrological networks in basins with disturbed regimes;

(e) Regional aspects of HOMS;

(f) Effects of climate changes on water-resource systems;

(g) Models for evaluating the impact of climate changes on water resources;

(h) Studies of climate changes and climatic variability using hydrological data;

(i) Operational hydrological models; and

(j) Hydrological observational requirements in small basins;

(2) To submit a final report to the president of the Association not less than six months prior to the tenth session of the Association with a copy to the Secretary-General.


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Res. 28 (IX-RA VI) - REVISION OF THE PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION


NOTING paragraph 3.7.1 of the general swnmary of the abridged report of EC-IX,

CONSIDERING:

(1) That a number of its resolutions adopted before its ninth session have been revised and incorporated in resolutions of the ninth session,

(2) That appropriate action has been completed on others of its previous resolutions and recommendations,

(3) That some of the previous resolutions require further action or are still to be implemented,

DECIDES:

(1) To keep in force Resolution 25 (IV-RA VI), 25 (V-RA VI), 22 (VlI-RA VI), 10 (VllI-RA VI), 33 (VllI-RA VI), 35 (84-RA VI);

(2) Not to keep in force the other resolutions and recommendations adopted before its ninth session;

(3) To publish the text of the resolutions kept in force as an annex to this resolution.



RESOLUTIONS OF RA VI ADOPTED PRIOR TO ITS NINTH SESSION AND MAINTAINED IN FORCE

Res. 25 (IV-RA VI) - NETWORK OF RADIATION STATIONS IN REGION VI

THE REGIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EUROPE,

NOTING paragraphs 2.4.2.5.2.1 and 2.4.2.5.2.2, Part III of the Manual on the Global Observing System,

CONSIDERING the numerous and valuable applications possible with radiation observations,

RESOLUTION 28 139

DECIDES:

(1) That Members of RA. VI not so far making observations proceed to create a national radiation network consisting of:

(a) A national radiation centre;

(b) As many main stations as necessary;

(c) As many ordinary stations as necessary;

(2) That the national radiation centre perform the functions and satisfy the conditions recommended by the Working Group on Radiation Instruments and Observations for General Use of the Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation (see annex below);

(3) That main radiation stations carry out the following minimum programme:

(a) Continuous recording and publication of hourly sums of global solar radiation and sky radiation by means of pyranometers of the first or second class (see Chapter 9 of the Guide to Meteorological Instrument and Observing Practices);

(b) Regular measurement of direct solar radiation;

(c) Recording of sunshine duration;

(4) That at least one main radiation station be established at a representative site in each of the country's main climatic zones;

(5) That ordinary radiation stations carry out the following minimum programme:

(a) Continuous recording and publication of daily sums of global solar radiation;

(b) Recording of sunshine duration;

(6) That the density of ordinary radiation stations be suitable for the study of the climatology of radiation in the Region;

(7) That, in addition to the programmes outlined in (3) and (5) above, main and ordinary radiation stations carry out all other radiation observations of value in meeting the requirements of users;

(8) That each of the Members of RA VI should keep an up-to-date list of the country's radiation stations, giving the following information for each station:

(a) Name and geographical co-ordinates;

(b) Altitude;

(c) Brief description of the local topography;

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(d) Category of station and details of the observational programme;

(e) Details of the radiometers used (type and serial number of each instrument, standardization coefficients, dates of significant changes);

(f) Exposure of the radiometers, including height above ground and the nature of the subjacent surfaces;

(g) Station history (dates of beginning of records, repairs, interruptions or closing of records, changes of name of station, important changes in the observational programme);

(h) Name of the supervising organization or institute;

(9) That each Member send copies of information as set out in paragraph (8) above and any subsequent rectifications to the chairman of the RA VI Working Group on Radiation and to the WMO Secretariat.

Annex to Resolution 25 (IV-RA VI)

NATIONAL RADIATION CENTRES

1. A national radiation centre is a centre established at the national level authorized to serve as a centre for the calibration, standardization and checking of the instruments used in the national network of radiation stations and to maintain the national standard instruments necessary for this purpose.

2. A national radiation centre should satisfy the following requirements:

(a) It should possess at least one working standard pyrheliometer of the Angstrom compensation or silver disc type for use as a national reference standard for the calibration of radiation instruments in the national network;

(b) It should compare the national working standard pyrheliometer with a regional working standard pyrheliometer at least once in five years;

(c) It should ensure an accuracy of the auxiliary measuring equipment of the same order as that of the pyrheliometer;

(d) It should have the necessary facilities and equipment for checking and for the study of the operation and performance of instruments used in the network;

(e) The staff of the centre should provide for continuity and should include at least one specialist with wide experience in radiation.

RESOLUTION 28 141

3. National radiation centres would be responsible for the preparation and keeping up to date of all necessary technical information for the operation and maintenance of the radiometers of the national network.

4. Arrangements should be made for the collection of the results of all radiation measurements made in the national network and for the regular scrutiny of these results with a view to ensuring their accuracy and reliability. If this work is done by some other body, the national radiation centre should maintain close liaison with this body.

Res. 25 (V-RA VI) - APPLICATION OF METEOROLOGY TO VARIOUS HUMAN ACTIVITIES

THE REGIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EUROPE;

NOTING:

(1) Article 2(d) of the WMO Convention,

(2) Resolution 8 (EC-XX) on the economic benefits of meteorology,

(3) concerning activities,

The proposals submitted to the session by the Secretary-General the provision of meteorological services to certain human

CONSIDERING:

(1) The great economic meteorology to human activities applications in the Region,

value and the

of the various possibilities of

applications of extending these

(2) The favourable result of the Symposium on Urban Climate and Building Climatology held in Brussels in 1968,

URGES Members:

(1) To continue and expand their efforts to provide meteorological· advice to various human activities;

(2) To make studies of the economic value of such applications and to inform the Secretary-General of the results of such studies as requested in Resolution 8 (EC-XX)*;

(3) To take steps, where necessary, to establish or strengthen the co-operation in Region VI between the Meteorological and Hydrometeorological Services and the users, in all fields of application and, in particular, in more recent fields where such co-operation would be specially fruitful, for example: in city planning; the building industry; ai r pollution and ocean activities, as well as in the more traditional spheres such as agriculture; aviation; shipping, and so on.

*Resolution 8 (EC-XX) is no longer in force.

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Res. 22 (VlI-RA VI) - BACKGROUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION MONITORING


NOTING:

(1) Paragraph 2.3.3.4 of the general swnmary of the abridged report of EC-XXIX,

(2) Resolution 18 (IDe-XXX) - WMO activities related to environmental pollution,

CONSIDERING the need to continue and further increase efforts to provide information on environmental pollution of significance for the work of WMO and the international community,

URGES Members:

(1) In areas where coverage is inadequate to establish additional baseline stations or stations with an extended programme;

(2) To increase the monitoring programme at established background pollution stations in accordance with Resolution 18 (EC-}{XX);

(3) Not already submitting data or doing so on an irregular basis to do so in a regular and timely manner to the WMO Collaborating Centre on background air pollution data;

(4) To consider bilateral or multilateral support to BAPMoN activities in developing countries outside the Region.

Res. 10 (VllI-RA VI) - PRESENTATION OF WEATHER INFORMATION IN THE MASS MEDIA


NOTING:

(1) Resolution 1 (VlI-RA VI) - Effective presentation of weather information for distribution by the mass media,

(2) The discrepancy that exists between the amount of work put into the preparation of weather information for the mass media and the efforts made to give the information a form suitable for the users,

CONSIDERING:

(1) The importance of supplying the general public and other users with correct as well as digestible weather information,

(2) The need for more effective ways of distributing weather information through the mass media taking into account the potentialities of the media and the limitation in man's ability to receive and understand oral and visual information.

RESOLUTION 28 143

(3) Recent developments in the field of perception information processes and technology,

ENCOURAGES Members:

(1) To increase efforts in the area of presenting weather information to users through the mass media in an efficient way;

(2) To include in the training of meteorologists a better knowledge of how to present weather information, taking into account journalistic ideas and theories of perception and information processes.

Res. 33 (VIII-RA VI) - UNDP INTER-COUNTRY PROJECTS IN EUROPE


NOTING Resolution 24 (VII-RA VI) - UNDP inter-country projects in Europe,

CONSIDERING:

(1) That Meteorological and Hydrological Services need to be strengthened in order to make an effective contribution to the social and economic development of their countries,

(2) That the application of new technologies should be furthered as much as possible by Meteorological and Hydrological Services of the countries concerned,

(3) That inter-country or regional assistance projects provide an efficient and effective opportuniy for regional collaboration to achieve the above goals,

RESOLVES that the following projects should be organized by WMO with the support of UNDP:

(1) Inter-country projects involving the Members in the south-eastern part of the Region, particularly the proposals submitted to UNDP on:

(a) Regional development and applications of components of the Hydrological Operational Multipurpose Sub-programme (HaMS);

(b) Improvement and development of . meteorological telecommunications in south-eastern Europe and the near east;

(2) The regional climatic atlas;

(3) The preparation of some special climatic maps for applied purposes;

(4) The holding of a regional seminar on "Applications of Meteorology to Problems Related to Air Pollution in Cities and Industrialized Areas";

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(5) Meteorological aspects of the exploration of renewable energy resources;

URGES Members to submit a formal request to UNDP, through the Resident Representative in their countries, to approve these projects as regional projects under UNDP;


(1) To assist Members as necessary in formulating these requests for projects;

(2) To advise Members on the most appropriat.e time for making such requests, taking into account the availability of host and other facilities;

(3) To make final arrangements for implementing the proj ects after they have been approved by UNDP.

NOTE: This resolution replaces Resolution 24 (VII-RA VI), which is no longer in force.

Res. 35 (84-RA VI) - REGIONM. RADIATION CENTRES OF REGION VI

THE REGTONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EUROPE"

NOTING:

(1) Resolution 11 (EC-XXX) - Nat.ional, Regional and World Radiation Centres,

(2) Resolution 16 (VH-RA VI) - Regional Radiation Centres in RA VI,

DECIDES that the following centres be recognized as regional radiation centres in RA VI so long as they fulfil the conditions formulated in the annex to this resolution:

Bracknell, Budapest, Davos, Trappes/Carpentras, Dccle .

Hamburg, Leningrad, Norrkoping,

. Annex to Resolution 35 (84-RA VI)

REGIONAL RADIATION CENTRES OF REGION VI

Regional Radiation Centres

A Regional Radiation Centre is a Association VI to serve as a centre for radiation instruments wi thin the Region instruments necessary for this purpose.

centre designated by Regional intra-regional comparisons of

and to maintain the standard

RESOLUTION 28 145

Each Regional Radiation Centre should satisfy the following conditions before it is designated as such and should continue to fulfil them after being designated:

(a) It should possess and maintain a standard group of radiometers, which consists of either (i) three standard radiometers of the Angstrom, silver disk or absolute radiometer type or Oi) two absolute radiometers;

(b) One of the standard radiometers should be compared at least once every five years against the World Standard Group;

(c) The standard radiometers should be intercompared at least once a year to check the stability of the individual instruments. If the ratio has changed by more than ± 0.2 per cent and if the erroneous instruments cannot be identified, a recalibration at one of the World Radiation Centres has to be performed prior to further use as a standard;

(d) It should have the necessary facilities and laboratory equipment for checking and maintaining the accuracy of the auxiliary measuring equipment;

(e) It should provide the necessary outdoor facilities for simultaneous comparison of national standard radiometers from the Region;

(f) The staff of the centre should provide for continuity and should include a qualified scientist with wide experience in radiation.

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Scientific lectures and discussions

World Weather Watch Programme -Regional aspects



Data-processing system, including code matters

Education and Training Programme -Regional aspects

Technical Co-operation Activities -Regional aspects

Research and Development Programme -Regional aspects

Review of previous resolutions and recommendations of the Association and of relevant Executive Council resolutions

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23 Aeronautical Meteorology Programme 7.3 Chairman of Committee A

24 Telecommunication system 4.4 Chairman of Committee A

25 Marine Meteorology Programme, 7.2 Chairman of including IGOSS and other ocean- Committee A related activities

26 Election of officers 14 Acting president of the Association

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