Matsumura Preliminary Study

A005 Collection of Information and Survey on the Cooperation for Disaster Reduction in the Pacific Region (Meteorological Observation, Forecast and Warning) (2012)

Collection of Information and Survey on the Cooperation for Disaster Reduction in the Pacific Region (Meteorological Observation, Forecast and Warning) (2012)

Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Survey Items:

  • Understanding the organizational (human resources and technical capabilities) structure for observation in both normal and emergency situations (type, quality and quantity of information), observation equipment and its location, means of observation, means of data communication, confirmation of operational situation of information managing system (database) of each meteorological bureau in the Oceania countries (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa, Nauru, Tuvalu, Niue, Palau, Micronesia, Marshall and Kiribati)
  • Understanding the situation of information sharing between each meteorological bureau in the Oceania countries and the respective domestic and international organizations concerned
  • Understanding the outgoing system of meteorological forecast and warning to disaster prevention agency and people
  • Knowledge on similar researches, activity situation of other donors, institutions and NGOs
  • Analysis of the need for improvement of the disaster management capability of each country.
  • Preparation of a draft cooperation program for disaster reduction according to the results of the above study
Matsumura Preliminary Study

A004 Supporting for IPCC report writing (2011 – 2012)

Client: Ministry of the Environment (MOE)

Survey Items:

  • Attended the meeting of the IPCC 3rd working group, the 33rd IPCC general meeting, the meeting of the IPCC 2nd working group and the 34th IPCC general meeting
  • Noted down the general meeting minutes of each meeting
  • English translation checked by native English speakers of the “draft of the governmental view” and the “comment of the Ministry of Environment” regarding the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX)
Matsumura Preliminary Study

A003 Survey on Programme for the Improvement of Capabilities to Cope with Natural Disasters caused by Climate Change in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (2011 – 2012)

Client: National Hydro-Meteorological Service (NHMS)
Survey Items:

  • Construction of Meteorological Radar Tower Buildings at at Phu Lien and Vinh
  • S-Band Doppler Pulse Compression Solid State Radar Systems
  • Meteorological Radar Data Display System
  • GTS Message Switch System
  • 25 Automatic Weather Observation Systems
  • 18 Rainfall Observation Systems
  • Meteorological Data Satellite Communication Systems (VSAT)
  • Wind Profiler System
Matsumura Preliminary Study

A002 Preparatory Survey Ⅱ on the Project for Improving the Weather Forecasting System and Meteorological Warning Facilities in the Independent State of Samoa (2009 – 2010)

Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Survey Items:

  • 2 Airport Weather Observation Systems (AWOS)
  • Airport Weather Observation Data Monitoring System
  • 7 Automatic Weather Systems (AWS)
  • Automatic Weather Observation Data Monitoring System
  • Instruments for calibration of Airport Weather Observation System (AWOS) and Automatic
  • Weather Systems (AWS)
  • Meteorological Data Communication System
  • Observation Data Management System
  • GTS Message Switch System
  • Meteorological Satellite Data Receiving System
  • Forecast Support System
  • Early Warning System
  • Power Back-up System
  • Wind Profiler System
  • Construction of buildings for Power Back-up System, Equipment, Concrete Shelter and Foundation of Wind Profiler System
Matsumura Preliminary Study

A001 Preparatory Survey on the Project for Improving the Weather Forecasting System and Meteorological Warning Facilities in the Independent State of Samoa (2009)

Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Survey Items:
Understanding the Samoa Meteorology Division’s capability on the operation and maintenance of meteorological systems and facilities and the identification of the SMD’s need and eligibility for grant aid