WMO RCC-Networks
Technical and organisational aspects
Current WMO RCC-Networks
RCC-Network in operation:
-> RA VI RCC-Network
RCC-Networks applying for designation (demonstration phase concluded):
-> North Africa RCC-Network
-> Southern South America RCC-Network
Proposed RCC-Networks:
-> ECOWAS RCC-Network (West Africa)
-> Pacific Islands RCC-Network: implementation meeting scheduled
-> Southeast Asia RCC-Network: implementation meeting scheduled
-> Northern South America RCC-Network
-> Arctic Polar RCC-Network: implementation meeting ongoing
RA VI RCC-Network
-> RCC model based on activity specialisation: (i) node on climate data, (ii) node on
climate monitoring, (iii) node on long-range forecasting ; all three nodes with
integrated training activities
-> Three nodes with node leads fulfilling the respective RCC mandatory functions for
the entire RA VI
-> Six consortium members providing subregional or highly specialised RCC
functions (mandatory or highly-recommended)
-> One RCC-Network co-ordinator
RA VI RCC-Network node on climate data
Service provider
Key services
KNMI; lead
Quality-controlled RA VI-wide data set
Météo-France
Data requirements for LRF and downscaling
OMSZ
Homogenisation and interpolation methods
Met.no
Subregional NORDCLIM data set
RHMS
Subregional SEE gridded model data set
TSMS
Subregional Eastern Mediterranean data set
SMHI
Subregional BALTEX and NORDCLIM data sets
RA VI RCC-Network node on climate monitoring
Service provider
Key services
DWD; lead
RA VI-wide climate monitoring incl. Climate Watch
implementation co-ordination
Armstatehydromet
Subregional climate monitoring services for South
Caucasus region
Météo-France
Global model-based climate monitoring products
KNMI
ECA/D based climate monitoring products
RHMS
Subregional climate monitoring for South East
Europe
TSMS
Subregional climate monitoring for Eastern
Mediterranean region
RA VI RCC-Network node on LRF
Service provider
Key services
Météo-France and
Roshydromet; co-leads
RA VI-wide long-range forecast services including
GPC product interpretation, RA VI long-range
forecasts, strong RCOF involvement and verification
data sets
Met.no
Subregional seasonal outlooks for Northwest Europe
RHMS
Subregional Southeast European LRF services
TSMS
Subregional Eastern Mediterranean LRF services
Other WMO RCC-Networks
NA RCC-Network: model of activity specialisation: nodes on data services (lead:
Algeria), climate monitoring (lead: Tunesia), LRF (lead: Morocco) and training (coleads: Libya and Egypt), implemented in close collaboration with each node being
supported by all five countries
SSA RCC-Network: Co-led by Argentina (Buenos Aires node) and Brazil (Brasilia
node) serving Southern South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay,
Uruguay) with seamlessly distributed responsibilities
SEA RCC-Network (proposed): model of activity specialisation: nodes on data
services, climate monitoring and LRF (node leads and consortium members)
PI RCC-Network (proposed): model of activity specialisation: nodes on data
services, climate monitoring, LRF, training and highly-recommended functions (node
leads and consortium members)
RCC-Networks: technical and organisational aspects
Product and service consistency within and across RCC functions; seamless product
and service access through single WebPortal, consistent product and service
labelling, use of agreed upon normal periods and definitions (such as for extremes),
language(s) of RCC services
RCC-Network coordination mechanism: meetings, telecons, email etc.; data and
information sharing arrangements among RCC service providers; various data
policies among consortium members: password-protected services vs publicly
accessible services
Further RCC aspects: service consistency across RA borders; efficient feedback
mechanism; make RCC services attractive and meaningful; RRR; respond to changes
in international context: Paris agreement, COPERNICUS, GFCS; keep product
catalogue current; role of RA working groups/teams
Thank you
Peer Hechler
[email protected]