The WMO Policy on Data SharingThe WMO Policy on Data Sharing
The Case for International Sharing of Scientific Data The Case for International Sharing of Scientific Data
Dr. Jack HayesU.S. Permanent Representative to the WMO
NOAA Assistant Administrator for Weather Services andDirector, National Weather Service
Dr. Jack HayesU.S. Permanent Representative to the WMO
NOAA Assistant Administrator for Weather Services andDirector, National Weather Service
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World Meteorological OrganizationWorld Meteorological Organization
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WMO Resolutions on Data Sharing
WMO Resolutions on Data Sharing
Resolution 25: • …committing to broadening and enhancing, whenever
possible, the free and unrestricted international exchange of hydrological data and products, in consonance with the requirements for WMO’s scientific and technical programmes.
Resolution 40: • WMO commits itself to broadening and enhancing the
free and unrestricted international exchange of meteorological and related data and products.
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U.S. Public Data PolicyU.S. Public Data Policy
“…government information is a valuable national resource, and… the economic benefits to society are maximized when government information is available in a timely and equitable manner to all.”
--From OMB Circular No. A-130
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U.S. Model forData Sharing
U.S. Model forData Sharing
• In the US: General revenue funds Federal information activities, creation of wealth and jobs returns taxes to the Treasury. Feedback loop.
Wealth/jobs=taxesCongress/
OMB
Open information
IRS
Users andother agencies
Originatingagency
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European Model for Data Sharing
European Model for Data Sharing
• In Europe: Treasuries and legislation force agencies to go “off the budget” and find their own ways in funding their agencies. Generally not successful or efficient.
Europe: data users pay for data
Other agencies
Originatingagency Users
EU treasuryand legislation
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WMO Capacity BuildingWMO Capacity Building
• Severe Weather Forecast Demonstration Project
• Disaster Risk Reduction Programme
Graphic: WMO SWFDP Cascading Forecasting Process. Concept from Eugene Poolman, South African Weather Service; Peter Chen, World Meteorological OrganizationGlobal Centers
Disaster Management
CentersNMCs
RSMC Pretoria
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GEOSS Societal & Global BenefitsGEOSS Societal & Global Benefits
Disasters
Health Energy
Climate
Water
Weather
Ecosystems
Agriculture
Biodiversity