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Changes in the USWRP

Changes in the USWRP. Bob Gall Lead Scientist USWRP. US Weather Research Program The Broad Program. Technology Transfer Provide a smooth path of new technology and forecasting techniques into operations Basic and Applied Research

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Changes in the USWRP

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  1. Changes in the USWRP Bob Gall Lead Scientist USWRP

  2. US Weather Research ProgramThe Broad Program • Technology Transfer • Provide a smooth path of new technology and forecasting techniques into operations • Basic and Applied Research • A research program to provide the new science and technology for tech transfer

  3. USWRP—Technology Transfer • Transfer is primarily accomplished through: • Community Models • WRF • Operational Transition Test Beds • Joint Hurricane Testbed (JHT) • Developmental Testbed Center • Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation • Expert Systems • Several examples including Auto-Nowcasting

  4. USWRPBasic and Applied Research Program • Quantitative Precipitation Program • Three Components: • Extended range: QPF 2-14 Days, global (THORpex) • Short-term Warm Season QPF 0-48 hours, mesoscale • Short-term Cool Season QPF 0-48 hours, mesoscale • Hurricane Landfall

  5. Projects Within USWRP • WRF • THORpex • Pacjet • IHOP • IMPROVE • CRAFT • CONDUIT • BAMEX • Hurricane Landfall (HL) • CAMEX, CBLAST, HRD

  6. Projects Within USWRP • National Test Facilities • JHT • Developmental Testbed Center (DTC) • JCSDA • Societal Impact Research

  7. USWRP Organization Interagency Working Group Uccellini Chair Interagency Program Office Gaynor, Director Office of the Lead Scientist Gall, Lead Scientist Johnson, Admin. Asst. Fredrick, Webmaster Science Steering Committee (Gall) Impacts and Use Assessment Committee (Harriss) Prospectus Development Teams (as needed) Workshops (as needed) Field Projects (as needed)

  8. Guiding Principles • Speeding the transition of research to operations is a worthy goal • Recognized that stronger connection between research and operational products was needed • Tried to respect and consider the constraints of the different agencies • Needed to clarify the roles and responsibilities of members: operations, program mgmt., science community (avoid conflicts of interest) • Management and funding discipline/rigor • Should insure the best technology goes forward • Should focus on 3-5 yr. projects, not decadal

  9. Transition from R&D to Operations: USWRP options Phase Research Technology Transfer Operational Implementation Operations Option (Ideas) (Rqmts.) #1: Complete Program Many foci, end-to-end research to operations #2: Limited Program Few topics, end-to-end research to operations #3a: R&D only Many topics, handed off to implement Many topics, facilitate transfer to operations #3b: Ops Tech Transition only #4: Interagency coordination only Replace central planning/mgt with coordination led by agency program-level reps Transition I Transition III Transition II

  10. Recommendation • Option #1 is not executable for reasons of funding • Option #2 may be executable, but requires more discipline/compromise to limit the scope and focus on smaller number of “completable” goals • Options #3a and 3b executable and provide a coherent and focused program; however either may result in loss of core members • Option 4 is the easiest to implement, and more compatible with all agencies’ constraints • Recommendation: Option 2 or 4 • #2 seemed conceptually appealing and affordable, but needs more discussion to decide if realistic • Both options require specific management and funding changes

  11. Notional Mgmt. Structure for Option 2 ICG - Provide USWRPTM • Tech Transition Mgmt. • Currently lacking • Critical role Operational Users - Articulate Rqmts. - Help prioritize topics SAC - Provide ideas - PDTs as needed

  12. Recommendations to the Workshop • The USWRP process in the past has been to conduct planning meetings such as this workshop • Identify needs and priorities in a particular area related to the USWRP foci. • QPF • Hurricanes at Landfall • Optimal mix of observations • Publish a article in BAMS describing recommendations • Develop an Implementation Plan • Includes recommendations for a particular projects(s) • WRF • THORPEX • Testbeds • ….

  13. Recommendations to the Workshop • This workshop is highly focused • Could easily lead to the development of a specific project • Objectives • Deliverables • We should quickly settle on a structure and funding strategies • Form a committee to oversee and guide the development of the project.

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