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WORK PROGRAMME OF THE MET SECTION

MARCH 2007

Monthly revision at the internal meeting of the MET Section held around

the 15th of each month

Dated: 05 April 2007 (final version)

Officer responsible for s specific item indicated in colour:black = OT

red = RR

blue = NH

Symbols used to indicate the status of the next milestone:

C = completed

P = expected to be completed by the deadline

D = delayed

Note 1.Tasks highlighted to be completed by the forthcoming monthly meeting;Note 2.Reasons for delayed milestones are included.

Review of the progress on 5 April 2007: all tasks completed as expected except for the submission of two

articles to the ICAO Journal (reason: beyond the control of the Section).


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1. MET TASKS IN THE ANIP1.1 Safety-related tasksA1-SMP.4 Response to Hazards to airports, ATM and flight safety

Enhancement to the international airways volcano watch (IAVW) and provision of warning of radioactive debris and toxic

(MET-8201; MET-8801)

Group: IAVWOPSG

ID Task Source Recent progressNext milestone, its deadline and status

management reports from all VAAC to be

for IAVWOPSG/3

1. (O) oversee the implementation and operation ofIAVW and develop related SARPs and guidancematerial

MET/02: 1/22

F/U of IAVWOPSG/3 9/04/0

use of PNG format to be addressed at IAV2. (O) improve the format of graphical VA advisoriesbased on proposals made at MET/02 and develop

proposals for graphical format of SIGMET for VA

APANPIRG 12/32;MET/02: 1/17 +

App. H F/U of IAVWOPSG/3 9/04/0

assessment of the usefulness to be presente

IAVWOPSG/3

3. (O) consider whether the smell of sulphur be acondition prompting the issuance of a special air-report

164-10


progress report to be presented for IAVWO4. (O) consider the updating of the worldwide ashencounter data base

APANPIRG 8/27,

IAVWOPSG 1/5,166-13 F/U of IAVWOPSG/3 9/04/0

progress report by WMO to be presented f

IAVWOPSG/3

5. (O) improve models used for forecasting themovement of volcanic ash

IAVWOPSG 2/8,

170-12F/U of IAVWOPSG/3 9/04/0

progress report by WMO to be presented fIAVWOPSG/3

6. (D) monitor the development of future satellitesensors and other systems to improve detection of

volcanic eruptions and VA clouds

140-11;MET/02: 1/19



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ID Task Source Recent progress

Next milestone, its deadline and status

evaluation to be presented for IAVWOPSG

VAAC Montreal

7. (D) complete the assessment of the usefulness ofseismic and infrasonic data from the CTBTO

observing networks (to IAVW)

MET/02: 1/18


proposals to be presented for IAVWOPSG8.

(D) consider including VA deposition informationin a suitable aeronautical message (primarily for

aerodromes within range of ash)

IAVWOPSG 1/23,166-13F/U of IAVWOPSG/3 9/04/0

default data-sets to be presented for IAVW9. (D) consider developing eruption source parameters IAVWOPSG 1/24,166-13


proposal to designate VAAC London as a

to be presented for IAVWOPSG/3

10 Assess and enhance, as necessary, the current

operational procedures and notification practices onthe accidental release of radioactive material into

the atmosphere from nuclear facilities, including

the development of international arrangements forthe direct notification of designated ACCs by the

IAEA

146-1&2;

IAVWOPSG 1/28;MET/02: 1/20 a);

IAVWOPSG 1/31F/U of IAVWOPSG/3 9/04/0

results from the WMO ERA to be presenteIAVWOPSG/3

11 investigate the possibility of developinginternational arrangements for the exchange of

information on the accidental release of toxic

chemicals into the atmosphere

123-4 TWP review;IAVWOPSG 1/31


proposal concerning the message for toxic

for IAVWOPSG/3

12 study the need for a message format for the

provision to aircraft of information on radioactive

and hazardous materials accidentally released intothe atmosphere

146-1&2 &

MET/02: 1/20 b);

IAVWOPSG 1/32 F/U of IAVWOPSG/3 9/04/0

report for IAVWOPSG/313 assess the need to provide information on solarradiation storms and other bio-hazards

MET/02: 1/20 c);IAVWOPSG 1/33



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A1-SMP.4 Response to Hazards to airports, ATM and flight safety

Amendment of the content of tropical cyclone advisories to meet requirements of aircraft operations

(MET-0401)

Group: None (graphical advisories to be coordinated with METLINKSG)



Amendment 741. develop the format and content of the tropical cycloneadvisories issued by TCAC and SIGMETs for tropical

cyclones issued by MWO

APANPIRG 14/42;

165-5Proposal to WMO TCP

WP for the WMO TCACcoordination meeting

1/09/0

1/10/0

None2. with regard to tropical cyclone advisories in graphicalformat, study the

1. representation of advisory information; and2. need for

a. horizontal extent of gale-forcewinds;

b. frequent CB clouds

AN-WP/7257,146-12 (not explicit)

AN-WP/7569,

155-9 (not explicit)

Proposal to WMO TCPWP for the WMO TCAC

coordination meeting

1/09/01/10/0


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Implementation of QMS for the provision of MET service to international air navigation

(MET-0102)

Group: None



Amendment 72 (recommended practices1. develop a proposal to amend Annex 3 to upgrade theprovisions related to quality management systems to

Standards

EANPG 39/11 a);148-14

inclusion of the proposal in

WP for the SMS

15/11/0

editing completed by WMO2. develop a joint ICAO/WMO guidance material onquality management systems for the provision of

meteorological services for international air

navigation

MET/02: 4/3

approval of non-simultaneous

distribution

issuance of the manual

14/03/0

15/06/0


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Enhancements to uplink downlink and cross-link of meteorological information

(MET-9101; MET-9301; one sub-task from MET-9601)

Group: METLINKSG



wind quality flag in Amendment 721. study the need for the inclusion of additionalmeteorological parameters (e.g. icing) in the MET

information data block of the ADS report

154-2 TWP Review

SN for METLINKSG/10 15/11/07

None2. study the variation (error) in wind speed and directionas a function of the speed, roll angle and pitch of the

aircraft

166-10 TWPReview


new task3.

consider, for low-level wind shear warningapplication, extending the provision of automated

aircraft observations toa) cover the approach phase of flight; and

b) increase the resolution during the climb-

out and approach phases when the aircraft isbetween runway level and 500 m above that

level

APANPIRG 16/50,171-7SN for METLINKSG/10 15/11/07

new task4. consider the need for routine voice reports 175-.endorsement by ANC

SN (UK, US) for

METLINKSG/10

15/06/07

15/11/07

None5. develop specifications for products to be available inthe cockpit and the necessary guidance for the

presentation of products to be uplinked

142-7

guidance

SN for METLINKSG/10

15/10/07

15/11/07

feasibility through ADS-B proven6. monitor the development of a system (cross-link) totransmit information on hazardous weather

phenomena from one aircraft to other aircraft

concerned

154-2 TWP Review

SN for METLINKSG/10

assessment by ASP

15/11/07

15/06/08


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enabling clauses to be developed7. re-assess the requirements for uplink ofmeteorological information during terminal

operations

154-2 TWP Review


no need for codes other than BUFR iden8. study the most appropriate code to be used for theuplink of meteorological information to aircraft

MET/02: 1/9


all templates (except for that for TC SIGincluded in Amendment 74

9. develop the template and display characteristics forgraphical SIGMET messages

163-8 TWP Review

Proposal to WMO TCPWP to the WMO TCAC

coordination meeting

1/09/071/10/09

new task10. amend the template for aerodrome warnings to

include the surface wind direction

APANPIRG 16/49,

171-7SN for the

METLINKSG/10

15/11/07


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Improvement of turbulence reporting and warnings and their transmission to aircraft in flight

(MET-9801)

Group: METLINKSG



progress report at the WAFSOPSG/311. develop improved forecast algorithms for turbulence,making maximum use of the global EDR data and

improved model resolution, for direct operational use

in SIGMET messages

MET/02: 1/10;

progress depends on the

results to be presented for

WAFSOPSG/4

15/11/07

progress report at METLINKSG/912. develop an operational requirement for the issuance

of automated turbulence warnings in theapproach/landing and take-off/climb out corridors

based upon automated turbulence data downlinked

from aircraft and/or ground-based remote sensing

equipment

148-7 TWP Review

SN (HK, China) for

METLINKSG/10

15/11/07

progress report at METLINKSG/9: met

proven for ADS-B

13. determine the feasibility of relaying information on

severe turbulence detected by one aircraft

automatically to other aircraft in the vicinity

148-7 TWP Review

SN for METLINKSG/10

assessment by the ASP

15/11/07

15/06/08

Amendment 74new task related to approach/take-off

14. validate, verify and, if necessary, fine-tune turbulencereporting based on EDR; study the applicability of the

EDR metric for reporting turbulence during

approach/take off (and develop guidance, asnecessary)

166-10 TWP review;APANPIRG 17/45,

174-2SN for METLINKSG/10 15/11/07


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Improvement of the content and issuance of SIGMET to meet the evolving needs of flight operations

(MET-9801)

Group: (METWSG)


new task1. study of methods to improve the implementation ofthe issuance of SIGMET

175-

endorsement by the ANC

SN for METWSG/1

15/06/07

15/08/07

provisions in Amendment 71, 72 and 742. develop a set of quantitative criteria to be included inAnnex 3 for the threshold intensity of the weather

phenomena to prompt the issuance of SIGMET

messages

LIM MID Rec 4/7

SN for METWSG/1 15/08/07

BUFR tables completed by WMO CBS

DR & C

3. assist in the development of decoding and encodingsoftware for BUFR-coded SIGMET and develop

related guidance material in coordination with

interested provider States and WMO

153-8

SN for METWSG/1 15/08/07

new task4. amend the template for SIGMET and AIRMET toallow only the use of a closed line of coordinates,

location indicators of waypoints or aerodromes todescribe the area of phenomena in a

SIGMET/AIRMET

EANPG 48/39,

175-

SN for METWSG 15/08/07


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Enhancement of wind shear warnings and alerts

(MET-6201)

Group: WISTSG / (METWSG)


wind shear alerts in Amendment 741. develop provisions for inclusion in Annex 3 andguidance material for the observing and reportinglow-level wind shear

AN-Conf/8;

129-8;APANPIRG 17/44 consider updating wind-

shear posters based on

those prepared by Hong

Kong, China

SN for WISTSG/3

15/07/07

15/08/07

None2. study the need for the development of criteria for theprovision of warnings for rotor zones in the terminalarea

EANPG 32/23;

132-13SN for WISTSG/3 15/08/07

new task3. consider the need to provide information on low-leveltemperature inversion either in a specific warning or

in the supplementary information appended to localreports and METAR/SPECI

EANPG 47/32;

172-11

SN for WISTSG/3 15/08/07

new task4. consider developing the necessary provisions thatwould enable the detection of low-level windshear

affecting aircraft operations along approach and take-

off paths, and including new abbreviations forheadwind gain and headwind loss in Table A6-3

and Doc 8400

APANPIRG 17/50;

174-2

SN for WISTSG/3 15/08/07


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1.2 Efficiency-related tasksD2-INF MET Meteorological information

Implementation of, and enhancements to, the World Area Forecast System(MET-8202; one sub-task from MET-9101 and MET-9801)

Group: WAFSOPSG



management reports presented atWAFSOPSG/3

1. oversee the implementation and operation of theWAFS; develop related SARPs and guidance material

MET/02: 1/6161-12

WP for WAFSOPSG/4 1/01/08

report by the WAFC Provider State at

WAFSOPSG/3

2. review the need for improvements in spatial andtemporal resolution of WAFS forecasts in the GRIB

code form

129-21;

NAT SPG 40/4

WAFSOPSG 3/17

174-1WP (IATA) for

WAFSOPSG/4

1/01/08

lead time to be advanced to 16-17 hour

2008

3. study the feasibility (and advisability) of increasing thelead time for issuance of SIGWX forecasts

MET/02: 1/4

161-12


report on operational trials at WAFSO4. develop improved forecast algorithms and WAFSoutput products for icing and convective cloudsmaking use of improved model resolution

MET/02: 1/10

161-12WAFSOPSG 3/17

174-1


replacement of SWM by WAFS outpu

endorsed at WAFSOPSG/2

5. optimize the future requirement for WAFS SWMforecasts

WAFSOPSG 1/26;

165-9


6. consider the migration to the GRIB2 code form WAFSOPSG 1/22 &1/27;

165-9 WP for WAFSOPSG/4 1/01/08

7. improve the visualization of WAFS forecasts in flight WAFSOPSG 3/13 b) new task


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documentation by

a) studying ways and means to ensure that themost relevant WAFS forecasts be presented in

terms of space and time, in particular to meet the

needs for long-haul flights; andb) assessing the need, in the legend box of flight

documentation, for the name of the centre

supplying the WAFS forecast to the end user, in

view of ensuring traceability

& 3/19;

174-1


none (reports cannot yet be distinguish

voice reports)

8. develop procedures for the quality control ofmeteorological information included in the ADSmessages, including the ways and means of providing

the necessary feed-back to the operators concerned

MET/02: 1/7;

161-12


report on operational trials at WAFSO9. develop improved forecast algorithms and WAFSoutput products for turbulence, making maximum useof the global EDR data and improved model

resolution, for direct operational use in WAFS

forecasts

MET/02: 1/10;

161-12WP for WAFSOPSG/4 1/01/08


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Group: SADISOPSG


Next milestone and its deadline

Updates at SADISOPSG/111.

develop and maintain the SADIS broadcast content,schedule and priorities, including WAFS forecasts and

OPMET information, and any other data agreed fortransmission

143-5;149/18

(TOR) WP for SADISOPSG/12 5/04/07

continuous coordination with the PIRG

concerned

2. organize the flow of OPMET message traffic throughSADIS gateway to SADIS node based on OPMETexchange systems in the AFI, ASIA, EUR and MID

Regions and OPMET message traffic relayed from the

ISCS broadcast (in coordination with EANPG,APANPIRG, APIRG and MIDANPIRG CNS/MET

sub-groups)

143-5;

149/18(TOR) WP for SADISOPSG/12 5/04/07

continuous coordination with EUR BM3. establish monitoring of OPMET information broadcaston the SADIS and back-up functions for the SADIS

(in coordination with EUR BMG)

143-5;149/18

(TOR) WP for SADISOPSG/12 5/04/07

data-base oriented Annex 1 developed4. maintain, update and extend, as necessary, the SADISUser Guide, including the SADIS OPMET

information requirement table in Annex 1 (in

coordination with EUR BMG and SADIS ProviderState concerning Annexes 2 and 3)

EANPG 37/20

WP for SADISOPSG/12 3/04/07

information provided at SADISOPSG/5. issue an annual management report and a statement ofSADIS operational efficacy and update the SADIS

inventory (SADISOPSG Operational Efficacy

Assessment Team, in coordination with the SADIS

Provider State for submission to the SCRAG)

SADISOPSG 1/4 ,1/8 and 2/3 b)


ASHTAM included in SADIS in 20066. collect and distribute AIS information on SADIS SADISOPSG/3 draftconclusion endorsed

by the PIRGsconcerned


report at SADISOPSG/117. monitor, report on and propose technologicaldevelopments having an impact on the SADIS

(SADISOPSG Technological Developments Team)

SADISOPSG 3/13



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report at SADISOPSG/118. maintain SADIS Gateway Function (SADISOPSGGateway Development Team, in co-ordination withthe BMG)

EANPG 38/33

endorsed by thePIRGs concerned WP for SADISOPSG/12 5/04/07

update at SADISOPSG/119. update the SADIS Strategic Assessment Tablesincluding a 5-year outlook (SADISOPSG StrategicAssessment Team)

SADISOPSG 2/9


None10. study the potential impact of the introduction of

BUFR-coded METAR/SPECI and TAF on the SADIS

gateway operations

SADISOPSG 9/13



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D2-INF MET Meteorological information

Enhancements to the observing and forecasting of meteorological conditions at the aerodrome and in the terminal area

(MET-9206 and MET-0403)

Group: AMOSSG



Amendment 74; recommended practices ag

principle, to be upgraded

1. review the requirements for meteorologicalobservations at aerodromes in light of the

capability of automated weather observing systems

to meet these requirements

EANPG 40/26;

151-6

report of an ad hoc group

SN for AMOSSG/07

15/12/07

15/03/08

None2. review the requirements for remote-sensingequipment to monitor weather in the terminal area

130-11 TWP

Review

SN for AMOSSG/07 15/03/08

Amendment 743. review the requirements for present and recentweather phenomena in meteorological reports

MET/02: 2/3


Amendment 74; agreed, in principle, to be e

for local reports at AMOSSG/06

4. study the expansion of the use of meteorologicalinformation from fully automatic observing

systems to encompass operational hours

MET/02: 2/3


agreed, in principle, for inclusion in Annex

AMOSSG/06

5. study the effect of gusts on the calculation ofcrosswind and tailwind components

EANPG 44/17;

163-5


agreed, in principle, for inclusion in Annex

AMOSSG/06

6. review the requirement for the inclusion ofminimum visibility whenever less than 5000metres

EANPG 47/33;

172-11 SN for AMOSSG/07 15/03/08

agreed, in principle, for inclusion in Annex AMOSSG/06

7. review the requirements for refining the reportingincrements of height of cloud base in local routine

and special reports

EANPG 47/34;172-11



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new task8. study the classification of automatic observationsbacked-up by a human observer

173-6


new task9. study the desirability of upgrading the provisionrelated to SPECI criteria (in Appendix 3, 2.3.2) toa Standard

173-6


new task10 review the requirements for the indication of

direction of minimum visibility when it cannot be

identified using eight compass points

173-6

SN for the AMOSSG/07 15/03/08

new task11 review the requirements for the accuracy for the

observation of present weather phenomena forinclusion in Attachment A

173-6


new task12 study the update rate of wind informationdisplayed for ATC

EANPG 48/43,175-


new task13 review the requirements for the inclusion of

multiple visibility values in ATIS

EANPG 48/44,

175-SN for AMOSSG/07 15/03/08

First edition issued in November 200614 maintain the manual on the use of automatic

meteorological observing systems at aerodromes

MET/02: 2/2

Input from AMOSSG

SN for AMOSSG/07

30/04/07

15/03/08

new task (reformulation of an existing task)15 review the requirements for aligning guidance in

Attachment B related to operationally related

accuracy of forecasts to the TAF amendment

criteria

173-6


None16. study the accuracy required for precipitation

forecasts in Attachment B

136-18

SN (IATA) for AMOSSG/07 15/03/08

17. review the requirements for clarifying when a 173-6 new task


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newly issued TAF cancel TAF previously issued

for the same place and for the same period of

validity, or part thereof


new task18. study the the use of VV/// in TAF 173-6


progress report at METG/1619. monitor States' progress in forecasting RVR toassist improvement in airport capacity

COM/MET/82;141-2,

EANPG 48/41 SN for AMOSSG/07 15/03/08


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Assurance of a uniform global approach for the implementation of BUFR-coded OPMET messages through, inter alia, the i

(MET-0101)

Group: AMOSSG

ID Task Source Recent progressNext milestone and its deadline

Amendment 74 (bilateral exchanges)20. amend Annex 3 to allow the use of the BUFR code

form to transmit OPMET information and specify thedetails how the information is to be presented to

aeronautical users to ensure that the mapping is

complete and unambiguous

MET/02: 2/5

EANPG 46/18;169-1 SN for AMOSSG/07 15/03/08

initial road map at AMOSSG/5; updated

AMOSSG/6

21. develop guidance to achieve a uniform global

approach to the implementation of BUFR-coded

OPMET messages

EANPG 45/12;

166-5

technical guidance from

ACP expectedSN for AMOSSG/07

15/06/07

15/03/08

new task22. consider the possible negative safety, operational and

economic impacts of the transition plan on theaviation community and bring them to the attention of

WMO, as necessary

EANPG 47/27;

172-11SN for AMOSSG/07 15/03/08

ICAO policy (including draft amendme

Annex 3 developed) with the assistance

AUPISG

23. contribute to the development and implementation of

the ICAO policy on the use of Internet for operational

purposes

MET/02: 4/5 & 4/6



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Enhancements to the provision of meteorological information to support ATM

(MET-0402)

Group: None



Amendment 741. develop requirements for additional meteorologicalproducts to be provided to the ATS units to support the

global ATM, inter alia, in regard to the weather

phenomena, including severe meteorological

conditions, that could cause significant changes in the

ATC procedures

APANPIRG 14/10;165-5;

EANPG 47/36;

172-11;

APANPIRG 17/43 b)

174-2

assessment by Secretariat

draft amendment (PR with

the proposal by AMOSSG)

15/07/0

1/10/08

new task2. Include provisions in Annex 11 requiring that surfacewind direction in ATIS is to be provided in degrees

magnetic

EANPG 47/35;172-11

draft amendment (PR withthe proposal by AMOSSG) 1/10/08


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2. MANAGEMENT OF MET OPERATIONS AND STUDYGROUPS

2.1 IAVWOPSG/3 and IAVWOPSG/4 MeetingsAfter IAVWOPSG/3

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusMeeting starting on 19 March 2007

Make available

final report English version of executive summary

(ES)

the preliminary follow-up table

OPSG website

Request that

report and EN executive summary bedistributed simultaneously (Category 2)

ES be translated in all languages by HQ

Submission through DOC

Draw the attention of the OPSG to the

final report;English ES; andpreliminary follow-up table (subject to action

to be taken by ANC)

OPSG Memo

Update the master lists of regional WAFS/IAVWprocedures

In the G-drive underWAFS- and IAVWOPSG

9/04/07 P

Prepare report to the ANC AN-WP

Inform Contracting States News item to ICAO

Journal (with a photo)

Express appreciation to the RO concerned IOM to the ICAORD

11/04/07 P

Present the report to the ANC Forward the updated regional provisions to RO IOM to the ICAORDs

Make available all language versions of ES OPSG website

Draw attention of ROs to the language versions e-mail

24/05/07 P

Print and distribute (Category 2) the supplement Submission through DOCMake available the updated

follow-up table; and work programme

OPSG website

Draw the attention of the OPSG to the updated

follow-up table work programme

Confirm the dates/venue of the next meeting

OPSG Memo

Inform the Council Pres of the ANC Memo to

the President of Council

15/06/07 P

Update the follow-up table OPSG website 15/08/07

15/10/07

P

PUpdate the follow-up table OPSG websiteDraw the attention of the OPSG to the outstanding

work in the follow-up table

OPSG Memo

15/12/07 P

Update the follow-up table OPSG website 15/02/08 P


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Before IAVWOPSG/4

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusDevelop WP/1 (provisional agenda, explanatorynotes) and IP/1 (admin arrangements)

OPSG website

Draw the attention of the (OP)SG to the

WP/1; call for comments IP/1

Set the deadline for the

submission of WPs indication of participation

OPSG Memo

Invite the members and permanent advisors Invitation letters

15/03/08 P

Prepare revised agenda (only if required) OPSG websiteOPSG Memo

15/04/08 P

Make available the WPs from the Provider States OPSG website

Update the follow-up table (final version) OPSG website

1/07/08 P

Make available the Secretariat (Sec.) WPs

Deal with the Conclusions addressed to theIAVWOPSG by PIRGs

OPSG website

Announce the completion of the Sec. WPs;Remind about the deadline for

other WPs and the indication of participation

OPSG Memo

15/07/08P

Make available WPs from (OP)SG Members OPSG website

Prepare list of participants Appendix A to the report

1/08/08 P

Meeting starting on 15 September 2008


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2.2 SADISOPSG/12 MeetingBefore SADISOPSG/12

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusMake available the WPs from the SADIS ProviderState

SADISOPSG website

Update the follow-up table (final version) SADISOPSG website

30/03/07 C

Make available the Secretariat (Sec.) WPsPropose that the SUG be a) updated ; b) published

only on a soft copy format

SADISOPSG website

Announce the completion of the Sec. WPs;

Remind about the deadline for


SADISOPSG Memo

9/04/07C

Make available WPs from SADISOPSG Members SADISOPSG website


1/05/07 P

Meeting starting on 4 June 2007


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After SADISOPSG/12

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusMeeting starting on 4 June 2007

Make available

final report updated master lists from the report updated work programme from the report English version of executive summary

(ES)

the follow-up table

SADISOPSG website

Request that

report and EN executive summary bedistributed simultaneously (Category 2)

ES be translated in all languages by HQ

Submission through DOC

Draw the attention of the SADISOPSG to the

final report;updated work programmeEnglish ES; and follow-up table

SADISOPSG Memo

Draw the attention of the ICAORDs to the follow-

up action required on conclusions addressed to:

PIRGs and MET sub-groups (alwaysinclude the conclusion related to the

strategic assessment table and any draftconclusion)

States (always include the conclusionrelated to the update of the focal points)

IOM to Regional Offices

Forward the updated SADIS Inventory and the

statement related to the operational efficacy to the

Chair of the SCRAG

IOM (2) signed by the

Chair of SADISOPSG

Inform Contracting States News item to ICAOJournal (with a photo)

Express appreciation to the RO concerned IOM to the ICAORD

15/07/07 P

Make available French and Russian versions of ES SADISOPSG website

Draw attention of ROs to the language versions e-mail

Print and distribute(Category 2) the supplement Submission through DOCUpdate the follow-up table SADISOPSG website

Draw the attention of the SADISOPSG to the

follow-up table


SADISOPSG Memo

Inform the ANC C-19 Memo

15/08/07 P

Update the follow-up table SADISOPSG website 15/10/0715/12/07

P


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2.3 WAFSOPSG/3 and WAFSOPSG/4 MeetingAfter WAFSOPSG/3

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusMeeting starting on 1 October 2006Update the follow-up table OPSG website 1/05/07 P

Update the follow-up table OPSG website

Draw the attention of the OPSG to the outstandingwork in the follow-up table

OPSG Memo 1/07/07P

Update the follow-up table OPSG website 1/09/07 P

Before WAFSOPSG/4

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusDevelop WP/1 (provisional agenda, explanatory

notes) and IP/1 (admin arrangements)

OPSG website

Draw the attention of the (OP)SG to the WP/1; call for comments IP/1



OPSG Memo


1/09/07 P

Prepare revised agenda (only if required) OPSG website

OPSG Memo

1/10/07 P

Make available the WPs from the Provider StatesDeal with the following conclusion:

revision of software criteria to include theprocessing and depiction of data during

WAFC back-up in a transparent manner

(SADISOPSG 11/18)

OPSG website

Update the follow-up table (final version) OPSG website

15/12/07 P

Make available the Secretariat (Sec.) WPsDeal with the following conclusions addressed to

the WAFSOPSG:

continuation of PNG-formatted SIGWXforecasts (action already completed, to besimply included in the WP) (APANPIRG

17/34, EANPG 48/36)

further development of WAFS OutputPerformance Indicators (APANPIRG

17/36)

Draft amendment to Annex 3: include TC and VAadvisories in Chapter 9 and Appendix 8

OPSG website




OPSG Memo

1/01/07P

Make available WPs from (OP)SG Members OPSG website


15/01/07 P

Meeting starting on 26 February 2008


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2.4 METLIKSG/10 MeetingBefore METLINKSG/10

Task Means (output) Deadline & status

Develop WP/1 (provisional agenda, explanatorynotes) and IP/1 (admin arrangements)

SG website

Draw the attention of the SG to the




SG Memo


15/8/07 P

Prepare revised agenda (only if required) SG websiteSG Memo

15/09/07 P

Make available WPs in response to action agreedat the previous meeting

SG website 1/11/07 P

Make available the Secretariat (Sec.) WPs SG website




SG Memo 15/11/07P

Make available WPs from SG Members SG website


1/01/08 P

Meeting starting on 15 February 2008

After METLINKSG/10

Task Means (output) Deadline and status

Meeting starting on 15 February 2008Make available

final report updated work programme the follow-up table

SG website


final report;updated work programme; andfollow-up table

SG Memo

1/03/08 P

Prepare an amendment proposal to Annex 3 for

preliminary review (normally at every secondmeeting)

AN-WP 15/03/08 P

Present the amendment proposal to the ANC 15/05/08 P

Draw the attention of the SG to the follow-up table

Confirm the dates/venue of the next meetingSG Memo 15/06/08 P

Update the follow-up table SG website 15/08/08 P

Update the follow-up table SG website

Draw the attention of the OPSG to the outstandingwork in the follow-up table

SG Memo

15/11/08 P



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2.5 AMOSSG/7 MeetingBefore AMOSSG/7

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusDevelop WP/1 (provisional agenda, explanatorynotes) and IP/1 (admin arrangements)

SG website





SG Memo


15/12/07 P

Prepare revised agenda (only if required) SG website

SG Memo

15/01/08 P

Make available WPs in response to action agreed

at the previous meeting

SG website 1/03/08 P





SG Memo 15/03/08P



1/05/08 P

Meeting starting on 15 June 2008

After AMOSSG/7

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusMeeting starting on 15 June 2008

Make available


SG website



SG Memo

1/07/08 P


preliminary review (normally at every second

meeting)

AN-WP 15/07/08 P

Present the amendment proposal to the ANC

1/10/08 PDraw the attention of the SG to the follow-up table


SG Memo 15/10/08 P


Update the follow-up table SG website

Draw the attention of the OPSG to the outstanding


SG Memo

15/03/09 P



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2.6 METWSG/1 MeetingBefore METWG/1

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusDevelop WP/1 (provisional agenda, explanatory

notes) and IP/1 (admin arrangements)

SG website





SG Memo


15/07/07 P

Prepare revised agenda (only if required) SG website

SG Memo

1/08/07 P


Announce the completion of the Sec. WPs;Remind about the deadline for


SG Memo 15/08/07P



1/10/07 P

Meeting starting on 15 November 2007

After METWG/1

Task Means (output) Deadline & statusMeeting starting on 15 November 2007

Make available


SG website



SG Memo

1/12/07 P


preliminary review (normally at every secondmeeting)

AN-WP 15/12/07 P

Present the amendment proposal to the ANC 15/02/08 P

Draw the attention of the SG to the follow-up table


SG Memo 15/03/08 P

Update the follow-up table SG website 15/05/08 PUpdate the follow-up table SG website

Draw the attention of the OPSG to the outstanding


SG Memo

15/08/08 P



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3. DOCUMENTATION3.1 ANC-WPProcessing of Amendment 75 to Annex 3

Element Next milestoneSession

No. Origin of the proposal Action Deadline &

status

ANC-177

(winter 2008)

1. Secretariat, with the assistance of theMETWSG

prepare draft AN-WP 15/12/07 P

2. WAFSOPSG/4 Meeting (alsoincludes non-SARPs)

prepare draft AN-WP 1/04/08 PANC-178

(spring 2008)

3. Secretariat, with the assistance of theMETLINKSG, including the proposal

related to tropical cyclones


4. IAVWOPSG/4 Meeting (alsoincludes non-SARPs)

prepare draft AN-WP 15/10/08 PANC-179

(autumn 2008)

5. Secretariat, with the assistance of theAMOSSG; including the proposal

related to MET information to

support ATM


Other AN-WP

Next milestoneSession Subject

Action Deadline &

statusReport of IAVWOPSG/3 Meeting prepare draft AN-WP 11/04/07 P

Reorganization of the work of AMOSSG and

WISTSG

prepare initial plan

prepare first draftprepare draft AN-WP

15/03/07

30/03/075/04/07

C

CC

ANC-175

(spring 2007)

Briefing on GRIB and BUFR and other MET

issues

finalize the brief 10/04/07 P

3.2 WP for WMO MeetingsNext milestoneMeeting Subject

Action Deadline &

statusCBS/CAeM

Ad hoc ET on

migration

Issues related to the migration from the ICAO

perspective

Prepare draft WP 26/03/07 C

3.3 Articles for the ICAO Journal 2007Subject & author Issue Deadline & status

Wind shear; Keohan (US) April 2007 15/03/07 C

VAAC Buenos Aires; Flores (Argentina) April 2007 30/03/07 D

MET service in a developing state; Mlaki (Tanzania) April 2007 30/03/07 D


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4. CORRESPONDENCE4.1 Follow-up letters in response to PIRG meetings

PIRG Meeting Follow-up letters to(in response to following conclusions) DeadlineEANPG/48 (2006) WMO (Conclusion 48/42) 30/05/07

GREPECAS/14 (2007) 1/12/07

MIDANPIRG/10 (2007) 1/12/07

APANPIRG/18 (2007) 2008

EANPG/49 (2007) 2008

APIRG/16 (2007) 2008

4.2 SL an other lettersOrigin Letter to. Deadline

Draft Amendment 75 Contracting States 31/12/08


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5. AMENDMENTS TO ICAO AND WMO PROVISIONS5.1 MET ManualsManual (edition; compatible

with Amendment )

Amendment details Deadline

Doc 8896, Manual ofAeronautical Meteorological

Practice

(7th edition, 2006, A 73)

Align with Amendment 74Include guidance on:

frequency of update of SIGMET SIGMET where the TC centre is located in another FIR

(i.e. issue SIGMET for TS)

difficult cases (examples)(APANPIRG 16/46 refers)

the use of AMOS at aerodromes where topography andcomplex climatology are factors

the interpretation of existing 6.1.2 in cases where anamended TAF is issued before the validity time of the

subsequent forecast the combined use of GAMET and graphical area

forecasts for low-level flights during the same flight

a reference to Doc 9161 concerning the cost recoveryof synoptic stations

(173-6)

template for the ADS message

15/09/07

Doc 9328,Manual of Runway

Visual Range Observing and

Reporting Practices(3rd edition, 2005, A 73)

Align with Amendment 74 22/05/07

Alignment with Amendment 73 completed; forwarded to the ED

(11/2004)

2007Doc 9377, Manual on

Coordination between Air

Traffic Services, Aero-nautical Information Services

and Aeronautical

Meteorological Services

(2nd edition, 2001, A 71)


Alignment with Amendment 73 completed; forwarded to the ED

(10/2004)

04/07Doc 9691, Manual on

Volcanic Ash, Radioactive

Material and Toxic Chemical

Clouds

(1st edition, 2001, A 71)

Align with Amendment 74;

Include an example of

an early notification from the IAEA related toradioactive clouds

(App. H of IAVWOPSG/1)

15/06/07

Doc 9766, Handbook on the

International AirwaysVolcano Watch (IAVW)

Operational Procedures and

Contact List

(up-to-date on the web)


Include guidance on the use of the narrow line feature in volcanic ash

advisories in high latitudes

(173-6)

15/06/07


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Doc 9817, Manual on Low-

Level Wind Shear



Include guidance on

how to determine in accordance with localarrangements whether wind shear is a factor at an

aerodrome

the roles of wind shear warnings and wind shearalerts(173-6)

based on the input from Italy received on 15/12/2005(perhaps as an appendix)

based on the input received from the US FAA

15/07/07

Doc 9837, Manual onAutomatic Meteorological

Observing Systems at

Aerodromes


Align with Amendment 74 taking into account the comments by

the AMOSSG

15/06/07

Doc 9873,Manual on Quality

Management System

(1st edition, being prepared,

A 73)

New ICAO/WMO joint manual completed; to be forwarded to

the ED after the Secretary Generals approval of non-

simultaneous distribution

2007

SADIS User Guide

(up-to-date on the web)


5.2 Editorials to be included in Amendment 75 to Annex 3Chapter (origin) Detail Deadline

(Element)

Titles of Appendix 4 andAppendix 6

Indicate that the template for special air-reports to be uplinked isin Appendix 6

15/03/08(3)


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6. MEETINGS6.1 Regional meetingsMeeting Attendance (funding) Place and venue

APANPRIG: CNS/MET SG/11 Bangkok, 07/07

APANPIRG/18 Bangkok, 3-7/09/07

APIRG: METSG/8

APIRG/16 Nairobi, 11/07

EANPG: METG/17 Paris, 07/07

EANPG/49 Paris, 27-29/11/07

GREPECAS: AERMETSG SG/9

GREPECAS/14 San Jose, 16-20/04/07

MIDANPIRG: CNS/MET SG/8 2008

MIDANPIRG/10 Doha, 15-19/04/07

NATSPG/43 Paris, 12-15/06/07

6.2 Regional seminars/workshopsMeeting Attendance (funding) Place and venue

Briefing of new RO/MET Dakar OT, RR, NH, BO (RO) Montreal, 28-31/05/2007

ASIA/PAC SIGMET seminar Bangkok, 11-13/07/07

EUR seminar on QMS (estern part) TBD TBD

EUR workshop on the impact of MET on the

ATM systems

TBD

6.3 Operations groupsMeeting Attendance (funding) Place and venue

IAVWOPSG/3 RR (M/07

COS) Bangkok, 19-23/03/07SADISOPSG/12 OT (M/07 S8K) Bangkok, 4-6/06/07

WAFSOPSG/4 OT (M/08 COS) Cairo, 26-28/02/08

6.4 Panels and study groupsMeeting Attendance (funding) Place and venue

WISTSG/3 or METWSG/1 RR (NA) Montreal, 11/07

METLINKSG/10 NH (NA) Montreal, 02/08

AMOSSG/7 NH (NA) Montreal, 06/08

ANSEP/7 OT (NA) Montreal, 2008

6.5 WMO MeetingsMeeting Attendance (funding) Place and venue

CAeM ET on new terminal forecasts RR (M/07SCR) Hong Kong, 12-16/03/07

4th International Workshop on VA RR (M/07SCR) New Zealand, 26-30/03/07

CAeM/CBS ad-hoc ET on the use of BUFR or

XML

OT (M/07SCR) Geneva, 12-13/04/07

CBS ET on DR & C and migration OT (M/07 SCR) Darmstadt 17-21/04/07

WMO Congress OT (M/07SCR) Geneva, 7-18/05/07

CAeM Management Group OT (M/07SCR) Geneva, 10/07


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Documents

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