16-08-2012, 03:32 PM
The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System: A Progress Report
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How does it function?
Is based on the joint operation of international networks of detection connected with national tsunami warning centres
UN governance provided under the IOC
Each nation is responsible for issuing warnings in their territory and protect its own population.
National centres must have strong links with emergency preparedness authorities (national, provincial and local)
Where are we now?
A single system being planned
All countries of the Indian Ocean participate
Tsunami advisory information provided from centres in Hawaii and Tokyo.
National focal points designated in 14 nations
Governance of UN/IOC accepted in Paris
Full scope of the task recognized: multi-nation (27), multi-year (>3)
Beyond the emergency: transition to reconstruction and development phase.
Joint UN implementation: IOC,WMO,ISDR,UNDP
Implementation
Fast-track, based on existing networks seismographic and sea-level.
CTBTO broadcasting data experimentally
Sea-level GLOSS network being upgraded
Communication channels being provided through existing operators (GTS of WMO)
Plans for full-fledged system to be completed: technical group been convened
Interim solution operating in October or before
GEO Members Support
Deep-sea pressure sensors technology (DART’s availability).
Facilitating free exchange of national data for the protection of life and property.
Communication channels for increased number of instrumental platforms (Geo-stationary Meteo Sats.)
Support for the establishment of an IOC Operational Centre for disaster management
Participation in planning exercise, new technologies: GPS; Scatter of Multi GPS, Crust deformation,new communication technologies.
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How does it function?
Is based on the joint operation of international networks of detection connected with national tsunami warning centres
UN governance provided under the IOC
Each nation is responsible for issuing warnings in their territory and protect its own population.
National centres must have strong links with emergency preparedness authorities (national, provincial and local)
Where are we now?
A single system being planned
All countries of the Indian Ocean participate
Tsunami advisory information provided from centres in Hawaii and Tokyo.
National focal points designated in 14 nations
Governance of UN/IOC accepted in Paris
Full scope of the task recognized: multi-nation (27), multi-year (>3)
Beyond the emergency: transition to reconstruction and development phase.
Joint UN implementation: IOC,WMO,ISDR,UNDP
Implementation
Fast-track, based on existing networks seismographic and sea-level.
CTBTO broadcasting data experimentally
Sea-level GLOSS network being upgraded
Communication channels being provided through existing operators (GTS of WMO)
Plans for full-fledged system to be completed: technical group been convened
Interim solution operating in October or before
GEO Members Support
Deep-sea pressure sensors technology (DART’s availability).
Facilitating free exchange of national data for the protection of life and property.
Communication channels for increased number of instrumental platforms (Geo-stationary Meteo Sats.)
Support for the establishment of an IOC Operational Centre for disaster management
Participation in planning exercise, new technologies: GPS; Scatter of Multi GPS, Crust deformation,new communication technologies.