1. Argos Data Collection System

2. Mission Statement  The Argos Data Collection System (DCS) is a global system for locating, collecting, and transmitting data from remote fixed and moving transmitters via U.S. Government-owned polar-orbiting satellites equipped with the French Argos instrument.  The primary mission of Argos DCS is the location and collection of data to support environmental applications and those applications which protect the environment.

3. International Cooperation  NOAA and CNES cooperative program since early 1970’s  Developed to fill technological need for scientific data retrieval.  Oversight by Argos Operations Committee (OPSCOM) co-chaired by NOAA and French Space Agency (CNES).  NOAA responsible for: Spacecraft integration, launch and operation Providing access to global pre-processed data stream  CNES responsible for: Providing Argos instrument Operation of Argos data processing system

4. Argos Data Applications Drifting Buoys 27% Land Animals 6% Marine Animals 7% Birds 7% Ships 5% Hazmat 4% Land Stations 10% Expeditions 9% Fisheries 9%Moored Buoys 5% Ocean Floats 11%

5. A Truly Global System Nations Using Argos USACanadaFranceGermanyUKAustraliaNorwayItalyPanamaBrazil South Africa New Zealand Russia IndiaNetherlands China (P.R.C.) DenmarkIcelandKoreaPortugalFinlandFijiBelizeTaiwanTunisiaPeruSpainSwedenMalaysiaMexicoBoliviaIndonesia Ivory Coast JapanVenezuelaGuatemala Saudi Arabia HondurasChile

6. Ocean Climate Observations

7. Wildlife Tracking

8. Vessel Monitoring Systems Countries using Argos VMSCountries using Argos VMS –Russia –Peru –Japan –USA –Panama –Mexico –Venezuela –Honduras –Chile –Brazil –Guatemala

9. Hazzard Monitoring sumbawa flores timor moluku north sulawesi BANDUNG

10. Arctic Operations

11. Expeditions

12. Future Enhancements  Japan’s launch of ADEOS II - Two-way messaging - Management of in-situ platforms  Brazilian space agency (INPE) cooperation - Data sharing effort  Electronic submission & processing system - Improving customer service  Advanced DCS for NOAA N’ and METOP - Two-way messaging - Increased receiver bandwidth  Gathering user requirements for NPOESS era

13. Questions? http://noaasis.noaa.gov