Venue:
Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim
Geisenheim, Germany
Monday, 26 June 2000
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Theme: |
Goals and deliverables of the expert meeting; |
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Requirements for data and information |
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10:00 |
Transfer of participants from hotel to meeting place |
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10:30 |
Opening of the meeting |
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Welcome by Prof. K. Schaller (Director Research Institute Geisenheim) |
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Welcome by Mr V. Vent-Schmidt (Deutscher Wetterdienst) |
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10:45 |
Organisation of the meeting |
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- Election of the Chairperson |
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- Explanation of the provisional agenda |
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- Adoption of the agenda |
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11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:15 |
Session: Goals of the meeting |
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W. Grabs: Summary of contributions received for the meeting |
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J. Landwehr, J. Cihlar: View of TOPC |
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A.Thomas: View of GCOS |
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P. Reichert: View of GTOS |
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J. Bassier: View of WMO/HWR |
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Discussion |
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12:45 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Session: Requirements for data and information |
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H. Grassl: General and global modelling aspects |
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P. Jones: The view of diagnostic climatology |
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B. Rudolf: The view of global precipitation climatology and water cycle |
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H.T. Mengelkamp: Hydrological component of climate models |
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P. Döll: Grid-based modelling of the criticality of water availability |
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W. Fröhlich: Basin-wide modelling of water availability and anthropogenic influences on hydrological regimes |
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15:00 |
Coffee break |
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15:30 |
General discussion |
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16:00 |
Review of results and documentation of recommendations and conclusions |
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17:00 |
Meeting adjourns |
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17:15 |
Transfer from meeting place to hotel |
Optional:
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19:00 |
Special event at Fachhochschule, Hoersaal 30 (Mensagebaeude) |
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Prof. Dr Hartmut Grassl (in German language): |
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"Klimaaenderung im 21. Jahrhundert - Koennen die Folgen fuer |
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den Weinbau schon abgeschaetzt werden?" |
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Fachhochschule Geisenheim, Hoersaal 30 (Mensagebaeude) |
Tuesday, 27 June
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Theme: |
Availability and access to hydrological data for climate |
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08:30 |
Transfer from hotel to meeting place |
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09:00 |
Session on data centres, projects and studies |
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GPCC (B. Rudolf) |
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GRDC (W. Fröhlich) |
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GEMS/Water Collaborating Centre (Andy Fraser) |
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IAEA Isotope Hydrology (M. Gröning) |
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10:30 |
Coffee break |
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10:45 |
Session continues |
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WHYCOS (J. Bassier) |
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FRIEND (M. Bonell) |
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HELP (M. Bonell) |
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GEWEX (H. Grassl) |
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Water budget closure (B. Fekete) |
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12:00 |
Discussion |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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14:00 |
Hydrological variables for climate: Availability and access to data and information |
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To be discussed under this agenda item: |
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- Availability and global coverage of selected hydrological variables |
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- Availability and global coverage of existing data collection programmes/initiatives/centres |
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- Mechanisms for the collection, archiving and exchange of hydrological data: |
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· Reporting frequency (i.e. near real-time data); |
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· Archiving facilities |
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· Quality control |
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· Data exchange policies |
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· Data accessibility |
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· Data products |
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15:15 |
Coffee break |
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15:30 |
Identification of minimum requirements for the collection, archiving and dissemination of network data |
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To be discussed under this agenda item: |
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- Priorities for the selection of hydrological variables |
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- Priority regions and river basins |
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16:45 |
Review of results and documentation of recommendations and conclusions |
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17:30 |
Meeting adjourns |
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17:45 |
Transfer from meeting place to hotel by cars |
Wednesday, 28 June
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Theme: |
Vision and strategy for the establishment of an initial Global |
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Hydrological Network |
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08:30 |
Transfer from hotel to meeting place by cars |
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09:00 |
Principal objective of a Global Hydrological Network |
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To be discussed under this agenda item: |
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- Identification of major goals using a maximum overlap approach of user's requirements |
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- Definition of principal functions and deliveries of a Global Hydrological Network |
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- Identification of an initial network which can be implemented within short-term |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Strategic approach for the set-up and operation of an initial network |
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To be discussed under this agenda item: |
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· Selected variables |
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· Selected sites |
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· Identification of data sources (services, Global Data Centres) |
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· Strategic approach for the establishment of a global hydrological network |
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15:15 |
Coffee break |
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15:30 |
Review of results and documentation of recommendations and conclusions |
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16:30 |
Meeting adjourns |
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17:00 |
Visit of the agrometeorological unit of DWD |
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19:00 |
Wine tasting session and snacks |
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22:00 |
Transfer from meeting place to hotel by cars |
Thursday, 29 June
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Theme: |
Putting a concept to work: Planning for the implementation of a global hydrological network |
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08:30 |
Transfer from hotel to meeting place |
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09:00 |
Components of a global hydrological network |
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To be discussed under this agenda item (working groups may be established): |
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- Definition of guiding principles for the implementation of the network |
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- Structure of the network |
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- Operating responsibilities |
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- Collaboration with other relevant organisations, programmes, centres |
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- Reporting cycles |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Data acquisition, exchange and dissemination in the context of a Global Hydrological Network |
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14:15 |
Coffee break |
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14:30 |
Resources, funding mechanisms and opportunities |
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15:00 |
Formulation of an initial implementation plan |
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16:30 |
Review of results and documentation of recommendations and conclusions |
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17:30 |
Meeting adjourns |
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17:45 |
Transfer from meeting place to hotel |
Friday, 30 June
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Theme: |
Adoption of a plan for an initial Global Hydrological Network |
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08:30 |
Transfer from hotel to meeting place |
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09:00 |
Detailed review of discussions, recommendations and conclusions |
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(Working groups) |
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10:00 |
Coffee break |
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10:15 |
Final discussion and presentation of draft document of the expert meeting |
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11:15 |
Adoption of the draft document |
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11:30 |
Closure of the Meeting |
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12:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 |
Transfer from meeting place to the hotel and/or to the railway station Geisenheim |
