WP4 - Facilitating downstream services (data, derived products and outreach) [Months: 1-48]  KNMI
This workpackage is oriented towards the downstream use of the reanalyses data. The focus is on “how best to
utilize this additional information for understanding past climates and climate change”.
It builds on, and uses as far as possible, the data dissemination and visualisation work performed in EURO4M,
and web portals and tools developed elsewhere, particularly at ECMWF, where ERA reanalysis data and TIGGE
multi-model ensemble data are distributed.
Working with all partners in WP1, WP2 and WP3 the requirements for connectivity to existing portals will be
assessed, capitalising on the benefits associated with an adherence to standards (e.g. Open GIS Consortium
developments, ISO19100 series, Geographical Markup Language), interoperability and consolidation. This
includes the use of ESG, OPeNDAP, NetCDF, and WMS. This task will investigate what needs to be done and
together with the dataset developers in WP1 and WP2 will implement these requirements.
User requirements and input will be taken in through the Workshop and other user contacts in WP8.
This work package will use the ensemble of reanalyses to derive frequently used climate indices and indicators
and to assess their uncertainty. The goal is to explore how the reanalysis data are best exploited to develop
user oriented products such as derived climate indicators and how best to utilize this additional information for
understanding past climates and climate change in Europe.
Some example products will be developed. All indicator information will be updated every month using newly
available reanalysis and observational data.