ICG/PTWS Working Group 2

Terms of Reference of ICG/PTWS Working Group 2: Tsunami Detection, Warning and Dissemination (as of ICG/PTWS-XXX):

1. Liaise with other working group(s) and Task Team(s) within the ICG/PTWS and with working groups from the other ocean basins through the TOWS-WG to:

2. Develop, coordinate, and enhance operational implementation of interoperable tsunami threat information products and services.

3. Undertake studies to determine warning requirements for seismic and sea level data.

4. Monitor and report on the performance of key observational, warning and communication system components.

5. Contribute to the conduct of regular exercises and communication tests of the PTWS.

6. Identify areas of priority for action following assessments, communications tests, exercises, and real tsunami events.

7. Develop and maintain relevant documentation, such as the PTWS TSP User’s Guides.

8. Provide advice to the International Tsunami Information Centre (ITIC) on educational materials and for capacity building about the warning systems and services.

9. Help strengthen the capacity and capability of Member States.

10. Provide advice to the PTWS considering emergent data and novel processing and forecasting technologies to support NTWC and TSP, ensuring alignment to the UN ODTP goals.

The Working Group will be composed of members nominated by Member States, representatives for each ICG designated TSPs, ITIC, and invited observers, with a Chair and two Vice-Chairs to be elected by the ICG.