EB1 EB2 Ocean Observations Erik Buch EuroGOOS chair 15-07-2015 EuroGOOS AISBL eurogoos@eurogoos.eu - http://www.eurogoos.eu 1
Slide 1 EB1 Erik Buch, 2/26/2014 EB2 Erik Buch, 2/26/2014
Maritime activities 15-07-2015 EuroGOOS AISBL eurogoos@eurogoos.eu - http://www.eurogoos.eu 2
The polar oceans are globally important and changing Understanding these changes and their impacts is critically limited by lack of data It is critical to do better which requires stratetic planning and prioritization of observations Polar oceans globally important 15-07-2015 EuroGOOS AISBL eurogoos@eurogoos.eu - http://www.eurogoos.eu 3
Operational Oceanography Observations Processing & Modeling Services End Users
Ocean observations Technologically complex and high cost infrastructures. Variety of platforms/technologies Remote sensing (satellite and coastal radars) Drifting-profiling floats Fixed moorings (time-series stations) Ships of opportunity Gliders Research vessels Multi platform, multi-parametric, observatory approach Diversity of operators (national, research,..) & funding mechanisms 15-07-2015 EuroGOOS AISBL eurogoos@eurogoos.eu - http://www.eurogoos.eu 5
What is missing? (gaps) Spatial gaps horizontal SE European seas; vertical deep sea is under-sampled; Temporal gaps few complete time series; -0.7 1200 Parameter gaps biochemical; sensors are now available; Temperature C -0.8 1500 Long term commitments more than 70% based on research funding; -0.9 2000 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 Year Integrated monitoring strategy at European level Reduce overlaps; maximize synergies and benefits
Framework Concepts Take lessons learned from successes of existing observing efforts best practices Guide observing community as a whole to sustain and expand the capabilities of the ocean observing system Deliver an observing system that is fit-for-purpose Promote collaborative alignment of independent groups, communities and networks, building on existing structures as much as possible Think and plan on Polar scale, invest and implement locally/regionally.
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Essential Ocean Variables Driven by requirements, negotiated with feasibility We cannot measure everything, nor do we need to Including new elements of the system is driven by requirements, negotiated with feasibility Allows for innovation in the observing system over time
Structure of the Framework Fisheries Regional priorities Climate and Weather Real-time services Assessments and management of ecosystem services Requirements Expanded EOVs Data Products Expanded observing systems and networks
Towards a sustained system: requirements, observations, data management Mature Concept Pilot Attributes: Products of the European Ocean Observing System are well understood, documented, consistently available, and of societal benefit. Attributes: Peer review of ideas and studies at science, engineering, and data management community level. Attributes: Planning, negotiating, testing, and approval within appropriate local, regional, global arenas.
Vision for the future International partnership = sharing responsibilities and costs Based on a common vision for observation systems for the Polar Seas Free and open data sharing Exploit the synergy in working together 15/07/2015 Title of Presentation 12
EMODNET European and IOOS (US) data 15-07-2015 EuroGOOS AISBL eurogoos@eurogoos.eu - http://www.eurogoos.eu 13
Global Ocean Observing System GOOS 13 GOOS Regional Alliances (GRA) GOOS establishes a permanent global system for observations, modelling and analysis of marine and ocean variables to support operational ocean services worldwide GOOS is a platform for: International cooperation for sustained observations of the oceans Generation of oceanographic products and services Interaction between research, operational, and user communities
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