1. “Gliders for Research, Ocean Observation and Management” General Assembly
FP7-Infra : Design studies for European Research Infrastrutures
1st October 2011 – 31st December 2014
Duration 39 months – Periods : 2 (month 18 – month 39)
Grant Agreement No: ; Total budget : 3,5 M€
19 partners from cy, de, fr, gr, it, no, es, uk
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WP2: Integration in the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Contributing partners:
GEOMAR, UPMC, OC-UCY, AWI, UT, FMI, CNRS, IFREMER, HCMR, NURC, OGS, UIB
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3. setup and running costs
WP1
Project
S/T Coordination
WP4
Targeted
Experiments
WP5
Observatory
Infrastructure
WP3
Scientific
Innovation
WP2
Integration
in the GOOS
WP2.1
Assessment
of a glider component
WP2.2
Legal framework
WP2.3
Financial framework
WP3.3
Capacity building
and training, outreach
WP3.2
Data flow
and processing
WP3.1
New contributions
of glider for
marine research
WP4.2
Fleet missions
WP4.1
Endurance lines
WP5.3
Mission planning
and analysis
WP5.2
Glider payload
assessment
WP5.1
Ground segment
description
WP1.1
Project coordination
WP5.4
Estimated
setup and running costs
WP1.2
Internal & external
communication
WP4.3
Synergies
with other platforms
WP6
Management
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4. WP2 Integration in the GOOS
Task 2.1: Assessment of a glider component in the GOOS GEOMAR (former IFM-GEOMAR), CMRE (former NURC), NERSC, HCMR, AWI, UIB, SAMS, FMI, UPMC, OGS
Task 2.2: Legal framework Uni Trier, NERC, FMI, UCY
Task 2.3: Financial framework UPMC, All
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5. Task 2.1 Assessment of a glider component in the GOOS: Objectives
Evaluate a sustained glider component in the (Euro)GOOS (all linked to WP3, 4, 5)
Analysing the complementary aspects/synergies with other GOOS components (satellites, moorings, floats,..)
Scientific research potential (physical, biogeochemical, others)
Data availability & interoperability
Contribution to ROOS’es
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6. Sampling versus phenomena
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Sampling versus phenomena
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8. Capabilities of the Observing System components
Mooring
Argo
Research vessels
SOOP
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9. Capabilities of the Observing System components
Mooring
Argo
Research vessels
SOOP
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10. Task 2.1 Assessment of a glider component in the GOOS:
The report summarizes the existing GOOS observatories in respect to their key capabilities such as sampling (space, time) and variables/sensor (observed variables) capabilities
Based on the assessment the potential contribution of a sustained glider component to the GOOS discussed
A literature review on glider applications is done around subjectively chosen scientific topics that benefit from the GOOS
Final General Assembly – Paris, France – September 19, 2014

11. Task 2.1 Assessment of a glider component in the GOOS:
The report summarizes the existing GOOS observatories in respect to their key capabilities such as sampling (space, time) and variables/sensor (observed variables) capabilities
Based on the assessment the potential contribution of a sustained glider component to the GOOS discussed
A literature review on glider applications is done around subjectively chosen scientific topics that benefit from the GOOS
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12. Task 2.1 Assessment of a glider component in the GOOS:
The report summarizes three aspects of the synergy between numerical modelling and observational data (glider):
How can model solutions being evaluated by using glider observations (temperature, depth integrated flow)?
How can OSSEs being used to guide optimal glider platforms deployment?
“Real world” case studies of data assimilation (Mediterranean Sea & Nordic Seas)
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13. Task 2.2 Legal framework: Objectives
Review the legal aspects related to the operation and deployment of gliders
IOC/ABE-LOS relevant topic
Review legal framework for joint funding and management to set up a sustained glider component in Europe
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14. Task 2.2 Legal framework: Achievements
Core legal aspects in relation to Glider operations in general as well as under the auspice of a European glider infrastructure are evaluated.
Key findings:
GROOM is marine scientific research (MSR)
On a national level the member states developed national strategies for joint and/or individual glider infrastructure operations. Here, the national legal regulations apply
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15. Task 2.2 Legal framework: Achievements
On a European level the “European Research Infrastructure Consortium” (ERIC) is identified as the only relevant framework for joint funding and management of a European glider infrastructure.
Nevertheless, currently a joint European glider infrastructure is not explicitly included in the ERIC Roadmap process. Alternatively, concepts that may integrate a glider infrastructure with existing ERICs (e.g. EuroArgo ERIC) could be evaluated.
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16. Task 2.2 Legal framework: Achievements
On a European level the “European Research Infrastructure Consortium” (ERIC) is identified as the only relevant framework for joint funding and management of a European glider infrastructure.
Nevertheless, currently a joint European glider infrastructure is not explicitly included in the ERIC Roadmap process. Alternatively, concepts that may integrate a glider infrastructure with existing ERICs (e.g. EuroArgo ERIC) could be evaluated.
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17. Task 2.3 Financial framework: Objectives
Estimate the costs and evaluate funding schemes associated with a sustainable/operational glider component as part of (Euro)GOOS
Including: Infrastructure costs, strategies to secure funding, preparatory work for a possible business plan
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18. Task 2.3 Financial framework: achievements
European and some national RI literature reviewed
Participation to RI workshops
Start of interviews with regional marine clusters
Contacts with national authorities (Research. Min.)
GROOM responded to EC RI-questionnaires
1st Assessment of Glider RIs costs (WP5 and JERICO)
GROOM internal questionnaire
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19. Task 2.3 Financial framework: Funding cycles
2011: GISC report
>80 gliders
10 RIs: Cy, Fr, DE, It, No, Sp, UK
 2011: GROOM starts
2013: MRI report
1st Eur. RI: EuroArgo
40 gliders
5 RIs: Cy, Fr ,DE, Sp
2014: GROOM ends
Recommandations for glider RI in Europe
2009: First official European status EGO COST
15 gliders
3 RIs: Fr, DE
: JPI Oceans; H2020 ?
2007: EGO formed ?
2 gliders
2004: First lab. initiatives
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Significant Results
Considering the sampling, the navigational capabilities and data accessibility glider provide crucial data for the Global Ocean Observing system, and its regional sub-systems.
From a legal perspective glider deployments can not be conducted on a “common base”, such as it has been formulated in the IOC Resolution XX-6 for the Argo floats and surface drifters. Nevertheless, the awareness of the deployment of AUVs significantly increased over the last couple of years and currently new concepts are developed.
One critical achievement was the invitation to the WMO-IOC JCOMM-OCG meeting in Sept
Over the next couple of years it is required to implement the glider part of GOOS. The implementation will first of all require a coordinating body - a coordinator (linked to JCOMM) and an advisory committee
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Deviations …
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Thank you!
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