Ocean.US and Coastal Ocean Applications and Science Team (COAST) Larry Atkinson September 2004 Corvallis

Using the National Oceanographic Partnership Program National Ocean Research Leadership Council Heads of NOPP Agencies Ocean.US IOOS Creation Ocean Research Advisory Panel Official advisory group for NORLC Interagency Working Group Represents NORLC, NOPP functions Federal Oceanographic Facilities Committee Ships, planes, etc. Created by Congress to help the 14+ agencies involved in the ocean more effectively address common issues.

IOOS Global System Full implementation of Argo and the global ocean time series observatories. Full implementation of Argo and the global ocean time series observatories. Successful completion of the Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE). Successful completion of the Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE). Optimizing the global network of observations, and Optimizing the global network of observations, and Enhancing the ocean time series observatories with key biological and chemical sensors. Enhancing the ocean time series observatories with key biological and chemical sensors.

Coastal Component Operated by Federal Agencies EEZ & Great Lakes Core variables  required by regions Networks  sentinel stations  reference stations Standards/Protocols  QAQC, DMAC  Products Regional Associations  Design  Operate Involve private sectors, NGOs, State Agencies  Design, Operate  Use  Evaluate Incorporate  Subregional systems  Elements thereof Enhance the Backbone based on User Needs Regional COOS’s National Backbone GOES-R would be part of the IOOS Coastal Backbone

Primary interface with user groups outside federal agencies. Focal point for data analysis and product development that will have local, regional and national applications. Terrestrial influence measurements Many national backbone R&D projects will be first done in regional observing systems. Development of regional systems is a very high priority Alaska Region Caribbean

Status of Regional Associations Most are funded at low level to get organized. Most are funded at low level to get organized. –Level 0 getting organized –Finding leaders –Connecting with non-academic participants (providers and users) Slated for increased funding in coming years Slated for increased funding in coming years –Hopefully ~$500k/yr soon. –Final funding at $20-30M/yr levels An efficient way for you connect to users at county, state and regional level An efficient way for you connect to users at county, state and regional level –Coastal sediment managers in Oregon –County beach closure agencies –Oil spill risk managers –….

Example - Coupled Model (physical and ecosystem) is High RA Priority Require assimilation of surface data from satellite (it provides the high spatial resolution and, with GOES, high temporal resolution) Require assimilation of surface data from satellite (it provides the high spatial resolution and, with GOES, high temporal resolution) Intra-regional groups on West Coast now forming to initiate modeling efforts Intra-regional groups on West Coast now forming to initiate modeling efforts

Ocean.US Planning Documents include statements regarding coastal remote sensing Enhancing remote sensing capabilities for coastal observations in general and ecosystem-based management in particular remains a challenge. Enhancing remote sensing capabilities for coastal observations in general and ecosystem-based management in particular remains a challenge. Maintaining continuity and enhancing satellite remote sensing of the oceans are critical components of the IOOS. Integral to every remote sensing system is the requirement to maintain a sensor validation and continuous calibration program that ensures delivery of functional data to users. Maintaining continuity and enhancing satellite remote sensing of the oceans are critical components of the IOOS. Integral to every remote sensing system is the requirement to maintain a sensor validation and continuous calibration program that ensures delivery of functional data to users. Improved and more accessible satellite and aircraft based remote observations of physical and biological parameters in coastal waters, and adequate in situ calibration; Improved and more accessible satellite and aircraft based remote observations of physical and biological parameters in coastal waters, and adequate in situ calibration;

Ocean.US – an effective way… … to get consensus statements to the NORLC agencies … to get consensus statements to the NORLC agencies … to work with the 11 regional associations who are determining observing needs in US coastal waters. … to work with the 11 regional associations who are determining observing needs in US coastal waters. –Establish priorities –Receive broad support

Coastal Phenomena of Interest Marine Operations & Public Safety Marine Operations & Public Safety  Sea state, Currents, Sea ice  Sea level, SST  Coastal flooding & erosion Public Health Public Health  Seafood contamination  Ambient levels of pathogens Ecosystem Health & LMRs Ecosystem Health & LMRs  Declines in living resources  Aquaculture  Loss of habitat & biodiversity  HABs, Invasive species  Mass mortalities  Chemical contamination Drivers of Change  Ecosystem Dynamics

An example of the priority builiding process

High Impact – High Feasibility ‘Hyperspectral’ imaging was viewed as high impact but low feasibility as the technology viewed as being in the R&D stage. (benthic habitat and bottom characterization) ‘Hyperspectral’ imaging was viewed as high impact but low feasibility as the technology viewed as being in the R&D stage. (benthic habitat and bottom characterization) The GOES-R possibilities will move many of the ‘high impact’ technologies into the ‘high feasibility’ status making them high priority for Ocean.US priority building. The GOES-R possibilities will move many of the ‘high impact’ technologies into the ‘high feasibility’ status making them high priority for Ocean.US priority building.

Conclusion Work with Ocean.US and the Regional Associations Work with Ocean.US and the Regional Associations The GOES-R initiative must be in the Ocean.US annual development plan presented to the agencies. The GOES-R initiative must be in the Ocean.US annual development plan presented to the agencies. –It must be viewed as producing highly required product(s) – examples essential. –Case building should start early 2005 POC POC – for Ocean.US – for the regional associations (caution – RAs are understaffed right now so go easy on providing them information)