Towards an Optimal Observational Infrastructure for South Asia: Webinar 3-2
Webinar 3-2 Perspectives and Challenges:Towards an Optimal Observational Infrastructure for South Asia
Date
August 17
2021
Time
14:00-15:15 (UTC +7 hrs)
Venue
Virtual (Zoom Platform)
Main problem
Most investments supporting modern hydrometeorological observation networks are not reaching expected results or failing
Technical, financial and human requirements for sustainable network operations are not well known or not considered significant
Category: SAHF Webinars
Speaker
Vladimir V. Tsirkunov, PhD
Head of Hydromet Program, GFDRR, World Bank
Speaker Description
- Satellite first
- Global and regional NWP
- Third party networks
- Filling the gaps to
fulfil the - GBON, GCOS, GRUAN, ICAO purpose
National “system of systems” approach
- National governments and public agencies
- International funders – grants and loans
- New and emerging opportunities – SOFF etc
- Early warnings
- Catchment monitoring
- LAM data assimilation
+ - Global NWP
- Climate monitoring
- It’s all about better decisions
- Make the most of what’s out there
- Working together multiplies the benefits
Agenda
Program
RIMES Team
Time
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of The Speaker
RIMES Team
10
Implementing Impact Based Forecasting and Warning Services
Robert A Varley DSc CDir CMet
45
Question & Answer (Moderated session)
RIMES Team
35
Webinar 3 Objectives
Build capacity to understand the theory and practice behind Impact Based Forecasting
Learn and consult with experts in the region and outside for developing working papers that takes into account the priority needs and long terms needs of SAHF member countries.
Participants
SAHF Executive Council Members and members of the four working groups.
Members from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services’ of SAHF members
Technical Specification
Zoom is used as the webinar platform. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments using the chat function.
RIMES Team
Dr. G Srinivasan
Dr. K.J.Ramesh
Dr. Anshul Agarwal
Dr. Itesh Dash
Mr. Tshencho Dorji
