a WMO RCC-Network is a of centres performing climate-related activities that collectively fulfil all the required functions of an RCC; and that a WMO RCC-Network Node is a centre in a designated WMO RCC-Network. A Node will perform, for the region or sub-region defined by the regional association, one or several of the mandatory RCC activities (e.g. long-range forecasting (LRF), climate monitoring, climate data services, training). Annex 4: Detailed Criteria for Mandatory Functions of WMO RCCs/RCC Networks From the Manual on the GDPFS (WMO 485), Part II, new Appendix II-11 Functions Activities Criteria Operational Interpret and assess relevant Product: assessment of the reliability and LRF products from Global outcomes of GPCs or LCs-LRFMME products Activities for Producing Centres (GPCs), including the reasoning (making use of LC LRF distribute relevant information SVSLRF), for the region of interest, in the form of (both to RCC Users; and provide tables, figures, etc. dynamical and feedback to GPCs (see Element: 2-m mean temperature, total statistical, Attachment II-13) precipitation within the monthly or at least quarterly Update frequency: range of 1 month to 2 Generate regional and Product: probabilities for tercile (or appropriate year timescale, tailored products, quantile) categories for the region or sub-region based on relevant to RCC User needs, Element: 2-m mean temperature, total regional including seasonal outlooks precipitation needs) etc. Output type: rendered images (maps, charts), text, tables, digital data Forecast period: one month up to 6 months Update frequency: 10 days to one Generate consensus* Product: consensus statement on regional or statement on regional or forecast. forecasts. Element: 2-m mean temperature, total precipitation *NB: A collaborative process Output type: report involves discussion with Forecast period: a climatologically significant experts in the region (e.g. period (from one month to one year) through Regional Climate Update frequency: at least once per year (to be Outlook Forums (RCOFs), defined by the region) teleconferencing, etc.). Consensus is both the agreed process, and its joint conclusion, and can be that there is limited skill in the prediction for a region or
a WMO RCC-Network is a of centres performing climate-related activities that collectively fulfil all the required functions of an RCC; and that a WMO RCC-Network Node is a centre in a designated WMO RCC-Network. A Node will perform, for the region or sub-region defined by the regional association, one or several of the mandatory RCC activities (e.g. long-range forecasting (LRF), climate monitoring, climate data services, training). Annex 4: Detailed Criteria for Mandatory Functions of WMO RCCs/RCC Networks From the Manual on the GDPFS (WMO 485), Part II, new Appendix II-11 Functions Activities Criteria Operational Activities for LRF (both dynamical and statistical, within the range of 1 month to 2 year timescale, based on regional needs) Interpret and assess relevant LRF products from Global Producing Centres (GPCs), distribute relevant information to RCC Users; and provide feedback to GPCs (see Attachment II-13) Product: assessment of the reliability and outcomes of GPCs or LCs-LRFMME products including the reasoning (making use of LC SVSLRF), for the region of interest, in the form of tables, figures, etc. Element: 2-m mean temperature, total precipitation Update frequency: monthly or at least quarterly Generate regional and tailored products, relevant to RCC User needs, including seasonal outlooks etc. Product: probabilities for tercile (or appropriate quantile) categories for the region or sub-region Element: 2-m mean temperature, total precipitation Output type: rendered images (maps, charts), text, tables, digital data Forecast period: one month up to 6 months Update frequency: 10 days to one Generate consensus* statement on regional or forecasts. *NB: A collaborative process involves discussion with experts in the region (e.g. through Regional Climate Outlook Forums (RCOFs), teleconferencing, etc.). Consensus is both the agreed process, and its joint conclusion, and can be that there is limited skill in the prediction for a region or Product: consensus statement on regional or forecast. Element: 2-m mean temperature, total precipitation Output type: report Forecast period: a climatologically significant period (from one month to one year) Update frequency: at least once per year (to be defined by the region)