G5.11    Non operational provision of reference measurement data and some (L2) satellite products may prevent use in Copernicus operational product monitoring

Gap detailed description

Currently, some reference measurements are provided with specific delays due to requirements for certain quality control measures to be applied. The usage scenario for a Virtual Observatory within a Copernicus Service would likely need a close to real time availability of such data to enable the assessment of very recent satellite data products and the close to real time performed reanalysis. If the quality analysis and data provision cannot be operationalized leading to faster delivery, quality assessment at short time scales shall remain of limited nature reducing the value of the data for applications.

Activities within GAIA-CLIM related to this gap

None

Gap remedy(s)

Operationalize processing and delivery for non-satellite reference measurements.

Remedy #1

Specific remedy proposed

A first step would be to assess the current procedures for quality control and delivery mechanism, and to work out a proposal to further automate them. Depending on the needs, specific projects could be established to operationalize the processes and associated software. The dissemination of such data could be included into operational dissemination mechanisms used for operational data provisions such as over the WMO Information System.

Measurable outcome of success

Close to real time availability of non-satellite reference measurements to Copernicus Services.

Achievable outcomes

Technological viability: High

Organizational viability: medium

Indicative cost estimate: High (>5 million)

Relevance

The remedy would significantly increase the use of non-satellite reference data in Copernicus Services.

Timebound

Approximately 5-7 years.

Gap risks to non-resolution