WORK PLAN |
Work stream |
Reference |
Predecessor activity |
Date |
Status |
Work stream 1: SADIS/WIFS |
Activity 1.1: Alignment of the OPMET content of SADIS and WIFS |
19/7
|
SADISOPSG/19 |
|
Open |
Activity 1.2: Revision to Annex 1 to the SADIS User Guide (SUG) concerning OPMET information from non-AOP aerodromes |
19/9
|
SADISOPSG/19 |
|
Open |
Activity 1.3: Maintenance of information containing WMO abbreviated header lines for SIGMET and advisories |
19/10
|
SADISOPSG/19 |
|
Open |
Activity 1.4: Review of the SADIS Gateway Operations Handbook OPMET monitoring requirements |
19/11
|
SADISOPSG/19 |
|
Open |
Activity 1.5: Review of the provision of concatenated data files containing WAFS GRIB2 bulletins on Secure SADIS FTP |
19/16 |
SADISOPSG/19 |
|
Open |
Activity 1.6: Feasibility study into making area forecasts for low-level flights issued in graphical form available on Secure SADIS FTP. |
19/26 |
SADISOPSG/19 |
|
Open |
Activity 1.7: Structure of Annex 3 of the SADIS User Guide |
19/27 |
SADISOPSG/19 |
|
Open |
Work stream 2: WAFS |
Activity 2.1: Implementation of WAFS re-issuance policy for WAFS GRIB2 and WAFS SIGWX forecasts |
7/5 |
WAFSOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 2.2: Quality management of ADS reports relating to meteorological information |
7/19 |
WAFSOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 2.3: Future verification of WAFS gridded global forecasts of cumulonimbus (CB) clouds, icing and turbulence |
8/10 |
WAFSOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 2.4: Investigation of enhanced verification of WAFS gridded global forecasts for cumulonimbus (CB) clouds, icing and turbulence using additional sources of observation |
8/11 |
WAFSOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 2.5: Further development of WAFS gridded global forecasts |
8/12 |
WAFSOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 2.6: Cessation of WMO support for BUFR Edition 3 and implications for the WAFS SIGWX forecasts |
8/14 |
WAFSOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 2.7: Roadmap for global meteorological information and integration in the context of the WAFS that supports the Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBUs) |
8/16 |
WAFSOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Work stream 3: IAVW |
Activity 3.1: Increased use of the VONA template by volcano observatories and list of volcanoes that threaten aviation |
6/23 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.2: Situational awareness for aviation operators |
7/13 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.3: Expressing confidence at the time of observation of an ash cloud (T+0 hours) in the volcanic ash advisory/volcanic ash advisory in graphical format (VA Advisory/VAG) |
7/19 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.4: Evaluation of forecast confidence to meet the needs of volcanic ash related safety risk assessments |
7/20 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.5: Common web page for VAACs |
7/22 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.6: Aerosol observations exchange |
7/23 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.7: Health risks to aircraft occupants posed by sulphur dioxide and other hazardous gases in the atmosphere |
7/34 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.8: Use of infrasound data in support of the IAVW |
7/36 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.9: Agreed in-situ and/or remote sensing techniques for discernible ash |
8/3 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.10: Expansion of the collaborative decision analysis and forecasting process to allow its application to all significant volcanic events |
8/7 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.11: Model chart for SIGMET for volcanic ash in graphical format |
8/9 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.12: Coverage of the unmonitored area north of the area of responsibility of VAAC Tokyo |
8/12 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.13: Assessment of the feasibility of the establishment of a volcanology desk |
8/14 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.14: Update of Model VAG and Model SVA of Appendix 1 to Annex 3 |
8/16 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.15: Trial product for volcanic ash information at T+24 hours |
8/18 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.16: Trial of operational allocation of forecast confidence in the production of VA advisories |
8/19 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.17: Further improvement of the dissemination of aircraft reports of volcanic ash to VAACs |
8/21 |
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.18: Progress regarding aerosol observation capabilities and related activities |
|
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
Activity 3.19: Collection and sharing of engineering and/or technical data from aircraft encountering the Kelut volcanic ash cloud |
|
IAVWOPSG/8 |
|
Open |
