An operational climate service platform that integrates forecast information and advisory outputs, supporting seasonal outlook interpretation and decision-making
Operational Seasonal Forecasting and Advisory System (OSFAS) Dashboard
Link To DSS: https://osfas.dnmg.gov.tl/
Developer: DNMG-Timor Leste
Stage Of Maturity: Early to intermediate operations
- Coverage: National (Timor-Leste)
- Climate Timescales Covered: Extended Range (Sub-seasonal), Real-time / Near Real-time Monitoring, Seasonal
Strengths
- Bridges forecast generation and advisory interpretation
- Supports operational use of seasonal forecasts
- Provides clear visualization of probabilistic forecasts
- Enhances NMHS workflow efficiency
- Acts as a stepping stone toward full DSS development
Weaknesses
- Limited direct last-mile dissemination
- Sectoral tailoring may be limited
- Dependent on upstream forecast quality
- Not a fully integrated impact-based DSS
- Primarily focused on seasonal timescales
Synergies
- Uses outputs from IRI Seasonal Forecasting Toolkit
- Can integrate with FOCUS for localization
- Can feed into advisory systems like BAMIS or SANKALP
- Can complement DRR platforms like DNMG DRR Portal