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APPENDIX 12 - PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2000-01

The Performance was assessed in terms of the contribution of the Outputs to the achievement of the planned Outcome. The performance indicators, as published in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2000-01 for the Environment and Heritage Portfolio (Budget Related Paper No. 1.7), are:

(A) Effectiveness - Overall Achievement of Outcome 2

Satisfaction of present and future needs for continuous reliable data and information on Australian weather and climate

The extent to which:

· the density, representativeness, accuracy, homogeneity, continuity and reliability of the national meteorological observation network are sufficient to:

- meet essential future national and international needs for Australian climate data; and

- provide the basis for routine nationwide weather watch and numerical prediction operations and provide a common foundation for the provision of basic and special weather services;

· the meteorological data from the observational network are transmitted to the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Centre (NMOC) and Regional Forecasting Centres (RFCs) error-free and within cut-off times and meteorological information, forecasts and warnings are communicated promptly and accurately to users;

· the central and regional computer systems and computing advisory and consultative services meet the defined requirements of all Bureau programs and contribute to overall efficiency and productivity gains;

· equipment installations satisfy the requirements of Bureau programs, are carried out within time and cost estimates and the performance and reliability of operational services are maximised;

· the NMOC provides reliable, timely analysis and forecast guidance products that impact positively on the quality of services; and

· the NMOC and the RFCs provide, in combination, a sufficiently comprehensive and responsive nationwide and regional scale weather watch and monitoring operation to detect and react immediately to the first evidence of developing dangerous weather and provide a foundation for the provision of routine basic and special weather services.

Advancement of meteorological science and understanding of mechanisms of Australian weather and climate

The extent to which:

· the Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre is recognised for the quality and extent of its contribution to national and international atmospheric science;

· progress is achieved in the characterisation and understanding of the processes which determine Australian weather and climate;

· progress is achieved on applied research problems addressed to the Bureau or which arise in the course of its operations;

· cost effective new applications and services emerge from Bureau research;

· Bureau research can be shown to have contributed to improvements in the quality of its operations and services; and

· the scientific health and morale of the Bureau are enhanced.

Enhanced community safety and well-being through the effective use of meteorological and related services by the general public and other major social and economic sectors

The extent to which:

· meteorological and related services contribute to: minimising loss of life and property and community disruption from bushfires, tropical cyclones and severe storms; minimising economic and other costs of disaster preparedness; the safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare and economic benefit of the public and major community groups; the safety and efficiency of shipping, small craft and maritime industries; the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation; the efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force; government and community planning; and the economy and efficiency of primary and secondary industry;

· forecasts, warnings, information and advice are accurate and timely;

· user needs (including the needs of specific users of special weather services on a cost recovery basis) are identified and satisfied and new services and products are developed as required;

· the public, major user groups and specialised users receive, understand and make optimum use of the services and express satisfaction with the services; and

· the data stored in the National Climate Centre are appropriate in terms of types of parameters included; comply with relevant national and international guidelines in respect of density and frequency of observations stored; have been subject to appropriate quality control; and are stored optimally in terms of security and accessibility.

International cooperation and goodwill including the benefits of global meteorological cooperation under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements

The extent to which:

· Australia meets agreed international requirements for data exchange; the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Centre in Melbourne provides the products and services prescribed for a World Meteorological Centre, two Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs), an Integrated Global Ocean Services System Specialised Oceanographic Centre, and an International Civil Aviation Organization Regional Area Forecast Centre; and the Darwin RFC provides the products and services prescribed for a RSMC;

· Australia can maintain its standing in international meteorology and so influence international developments to national advantage;

· participation in international activities can be shown to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of Bureau operations and services; and

· the contribution of Australian expertise and support improves the quality and performance of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in the South-West Pacific and South-East Asia.

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*(A) Effectiveness - Overall Achievement of Outcome 2*
Satisfaction of present and future needs for continuous reliable data and information on Australian weather and climate	The extent to which: · the density, representativeness, accuracy, homogeneity, continuity and reliability of the national meteorological observation network are sufficient to: - meet essential future national and international needs for Australian climate data; and - provide the basis for routine nationwide weather watch and numerical prediction operations and provide a common foundation for the provision of basic and special weather services; · the meteorological data from the observational network are transmitted to the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Centre (NMOC) and Regional Forecasting Centres (RFCs) error-free and within cut-off times and meteorological information, forecasts and warnings are communicated promptly and accurately to users; · the central and regional computer systems and computing advisory and consultative services meet the defined requirements of all Bureau programs and contribute to overall efficiency and productivity gains; · equipment installations satisfy the requirements of Bureau programs, are carried out within time and cost estimates and the performance and reliability of operational services are maximised; · the NMOC provides reliable, timely analysis and forecast guidance products that impact positively on the quality of services; and · the NMOC and the RFCs provide, in combination, a sufficiently comprehensive and responsive nationwide and regional scale weather watch and monitoring operation to detect and react immediately to the first evidence of developing dangerous weather and provide a foundation for the provision of routine basic and special weather services.
Advancement of meteorological science and understanding of mechanisms of Australian weather and climate	The extent to which: · the Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre is recognised for the quality and extent of its contribution to national and international atmospheric science; · progress is achieved in the characterisation and understanding of the processes which determine Australian weather and climate; · progress is achieved on applied research problems addressed to the Bureau or which arise in the course of its operations; · cost effective new applications and services emerge from Bureau research; · Bureau research can be shown to have contributed to improvements in the quality of its operations and services; and · the scientific health and morale of the Bureau are enhanced.
Enhanced community safety and well-being through the effective use of meteorological and related services by the general public and other major social and economic sectors	The extent to which: · meteorological and related services contribute to: minimising loss of life and property and community disruption from bushfires, tropical cyclones and severe storms; minimising economic and other costs of disaster preparedness; the safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare and economic benefit of the public and major community groups; the safety and efficiency of shipping, small craft and maritime industries; the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation; the efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force; government and community planning; and the economy and efficiency of primary and secondary industry; · forecasts, warnings, information and advice are accurate and timely; · user needs (including the needs of specific users of special weather services on a cost recovery basis) are identified and satisfied and new services and products are developed as required; · the public, major user groups and specialised users receive, understand and make optimum use of the services and express satisfaction with the services; and · the data stored in the National Climate Centre are appropriate in terms of types of parameters included; comply with relevant national and international guidelines in respect of density and frequency of observations stored; have been subject to appropriate quality control; and are stored optimally in terms of security and accessibility.
International cooperation and goodwill including the benefits of global meteorological cooperation under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements	The extent to which: · Australia meets agreed international requirements for data exchange; the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Centre in Melbourne provides the products and services prescribed for a World Meteorological Centre, two Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs), an Integrated Global Ocean Services System Specialised Oceanographic Centre, and an International Civil Aviation Organization Regional Area Forecast Centre; and the Darwin RFC provides the products and services prescribed for a RSMC; · Australia can maintain its standing in international meteorology and so influence international developments to national advantage; · participation in international activities can be shown to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of Bureau operations and services; and · the contribution of Australian expertise and support improves the quality and performance of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in the South-West Pacific and South-East Asia.