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Matsumura Technical Cooperation Project

C003 Technical Cooperation Project for Development of Human Capacity on Operation of Weather Analysis and Forecasting in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2009 – 2014)

Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Counterpart: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)

Major Activities:

  • Training for field observers based on the field observation guidelines and the data entry format
  • Training on the data quality of observed data for forecasters
  • Preparation of the operation and maintenance manuals for observation fields and instruments (including AWS)
  • Training for field observers and instruments inspectors on the maintenance of observation fields and observation instruments (including AWS)
  • Preparation and conduct of the briefing flowchart and record
  • Identification of the radar ZR relation parameter for rainfall calculation in the observation range of 5 existing meteorological radar systems and optimization of the parameters
  • Preparation of correlation charts for rainfall data of radar and surface observations
  • Optimization of radar ZR relation parameters for rainfall calculation
  • Development of daily observation data input sheet for easy statistical processing and data quality control of observation data
  • Training on Numerical Weather Prediction (Meso Scale Model) by using PC (Linux) on trial basis and forecast guidance
  • Preparation of the operation and maintenance manuals for the meteorological radar system
  • Training on the operation and maintenance of meteorological radar systems
  • Preparation of the meteorological radar observation routine schedule

Matsumura Grant Aid Project

B010 Programme for the Improvement of Capabilities to Cope with Natural Disasters caused by Climate Change for the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (2012 – 2014)

Programme for the Improvement of Capabilities to Cope with Natural Disasters caused by Climate Change for the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (2012 – 2014)

Client: Lesotho Meteorological Services (LMS) (Procurement Agency: Japan International Cooperation System)

Major Components:

  • 5 Automatic Weather Observation Systems (Moshoeshoe International Airport, Qacha’s Nek Airstrip, Mokhotlong Airstrip, Oxbow, Semonkong)
  • Meteorological Data Management System

Matsumura Preliminary Study

A011 Preparatory Survey on Project for Establishment of Specialized Medium Range Weather Forecasting Center (SMRFC) and Strengthening of Weather Forecasting System in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2012 – 2014)

Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Survey Items:

  • Construction of a Meteorological Radar Tower Building in Islamabad
  • S-Band Doppler Pulse Compression Solid State Radar System
  • SMRFC (Specialized Medium Range Weather Forecasting Center) Weather Forecasting & Development System (High Speed Computer Cluster) for Weather Guidance and Numerical Weather Prediction in Islamabad
  • 6 Meteorological Data Trunk Communication System at Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Gilgit, Islamabad International Airport and Lahore International Airport
  • GTS Message Switch System
  • 2 Wind Profiler System in Islamabad and Multan
Matsumura Preliminary Study

A015 Preparatory Survey on Project for Rehabilitation of Meteorological Radar System in Guiuan in the Republic of Philippines (2014)

Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Survey Items:

  • Preparatory Survey on the Project for Rehabilitation of Meteorological Radar System in Guiuan in the Republic of Philippines to restore the Guiuan weather radar tower facility and weather radar system on Samar Island, which was damaged by Typhoon Yolanda in 2013
Matsumura Preliminary Study

A007 Project for Establishment of Disastrous Weather Monitoring System in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2012 – 2013)

Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA)

Survey Items:

  • Meteorological Radar Tower Buildings at Kyauk Phyu, Yangon and Mandalay
  • S-Band Doppler Pulse Compression Solid State Radar Systems
  • Radar Composite Imagery System at Nay Pyi Taw Head Office (Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center)
  • 4 Meteorological Data Satellite Communication Systems (VSAT)
  • 32 Automatic Weather Observation Systems (AWS)
Matsumura Preliminary Study

A013 Collection of Information and Survey on the Disaster Reduction Sector in the Republic of Colombia (2013)

Customer: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Survey items:

  • Confirmation and review of basic information on natural disasters in Colombia
  • Confirmation of policy frameworks for disaster management, and identification and review of progress and issues
  • Identification and review of the organisational framework for disaster management and the division of roles of each organisation (national and regional).
  • Disaster management policies and systems in local governments
  • Identification of the current situation and challenges in the field of flood control
  • Understanding of the current situation and challenges in the field of meteorological observation
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 Grant Aid Project

B003 Programme for Improving the Weather Forecasting System and Meteorological Warning Facilities in the Independent State of Samoa (2010 – 2012)

Client: Samoa Meteorology Division (SMD)

Major Components:

  • Construction of Weather Forecasting Center Facilities at the Apia Head Office
  • Airport Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Faleolo International Airport
  • 7 Automatic Weather Systems (AWS) and 1 Sea Level Monitoring System and Meteorological Data Communication System (Wireless LAN) with Observation Data Management System
  • 1 Wind Profiler System
  • GTS Message Switch System, Meteorological Satellite Data Receiving System, Forecast Support System, Early Warning System, etc. at the Weather Forecasting Center