1. The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is envisioned as a coordinated national and international network of observations, data management and analyses that systematically acquires and disseminates data and information on past, present and future states of the oceans and the nation’s Exclusive Economic Zone VISION OF THE IOOS

2. One System, Seven Goals Improve predictions of climate change and variability (weather) and their effects on coastal communities and the nation Improve the safety and efficiency of marine operations More effectively mitigate the effects of natural hazards Improve national and homeland security Reduce public health risks More effectively protect and restore healthy coastal marine ecosystems Enable the sustained use of marine resources

3. Two Components Global International collaboration to develop Global Ocean Observing System Improve forecasts Assess weather, climate, ocean states, and boundary conditions for regional observing systems

4. Coastal National backbone of observations and a set of nested regional observing systems Assess and predict the ecosystem and living resources effects of: Two Components (cont) Weather Climate Human activities National economic implications and benefits

5. U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Coastal ComponentGlobal Component Northeast Mid-Atlantic Southeast Gulf of Mexico Southwest Northwest Alaska Great Lakes Hawaii/Pacific Islands Federation of Regional Systems Federal core observations Data and Communications Subsystem Contributions of other nations National Federation of Regional Systems National System Satellite remote sensing Reference, Sentinel Stations Link to global module Data standards & Exchange protocols Regional Systems Land-based inputs State & Regional priorities Greater resolution More variables

6. “End-to-End” Built through local, regional and national partnerships Provides real-time and archival data for a core set of parameters Supplies data to meet national and regional resource management needs National Water Level Observing Network – an example of a Backbone component The national backbone provides the observational density, timeliness and locations sufficient to detect and predict changes in environmental parameters at a national scale. Data from the national backbone can be used at all scales, but most importantly supplies the essential information for national policy formulation Building the National Backbone: A Key Federal Role

7. Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System “PORTS ® ” Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System “PORTS ® ” Integrated Data Currents Density Water Levels Meteorological Data Data Acquisition & Dissemination Systems An “End-to-End” System providing: PORTS: An example of an “end-to-end” system Key Elements of an Integrated Coastal Ocean Observing System Observations Physical, chemical & biological Blue water, brown water, & watershed Data management & delivery Multiple paths to deliver data One stop shopping web portal Telecomm Direct links to specific users Modeling & ecological forecasting Data support national & regional management needs Public safety National security Energy & commerce

8. Transition from Research to Operational Oceanography 1. Research New Knowledge & Technologies 2. Pilot Projects Demonstrate Feasibility (routine, sustained) 3. Pre-Operational Projects Proof of Concept (value added, cost-effective) 4. Observing System Global Backbone Regionally Enhanced

9. Research Projects Pilot Projects Pre-Operational Projects Operational System Global Ocean National Backbone Regional Observing Systems Spatial Scale IOOS Education Outreach Ocean.US Coordination IOOS implementation requires collaboration among agencies and Ras Approval of the NORLC required in advance of Congressional appropriation and authorization Through the EXCOM, Ocean.US works with participating agencies to establish funding priorities Participating agencies prepare budget requests for their contribution to the IOOS based on Ocean.US plans IOOS Implementation

10. Governance of the IOOS Responsibilities NORLC Establish Policies and Procedures EXCOM Approve Plans Provide Resources USGSC Federation, Users Evaluate Performance, Develop Products Ocean.US Coordinate, Plan ORAP Advise The IOOS is being designed, implemented, and improved based on plans formulated by Ocean.US and approved by the NORLC

11. Key Components to Building Integration and Interoperability USERS/OUTREACH PRODUCTS/SERVICES DATA DISCOVERY/ACCESS/DISTRIBUTION SYNTHESIS

12. Funding Multi-year planning cycle implementation Government agency funding commitments Federal investments in capacity building

13. Four Year Planning Cycle Year N May – Compile status reports & proposals for expansion July – Ocean.US briefing to agencies & Ras on IOOS status and plans Sept – Guidelines from Ocean.US for integrated development of the IOOS Oct – Ocean.US consolidate agency plans for ORAP review Year N+1 Jan-June – Agencies use IOOS Annual Plan as a guide for IOOS budget development June-Dec – President’s budget drafted & reviewed by the OMB Ocean.US prepares IOOS budget cross-cut Year N+2 Feb – President’s budget submitted to Congress Oct – Congress completes appropriations & implementation begins Year N+3 Mar-May – Performance Evaluation

14. S. 1400 - Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act Integrates national capabilities and builds on existing infrastructure NOAA is a major participant in Administration efforts to promote a global-scale, earth observing system S. 1400 placed on Senate Legislative Calendar

15. Ocean Commission Ocean and Coastal Observing and Prediction Systems one of the Commission’s main issues. Key themes identified include: “Whole-earth” system Satellite observations Sustained, long-term support Operational status

16. Interoperability Roles & Responsibilities Government Academia Industry NGO International Sponsors“Builders”UsersPushers

17. Interoperability Requirements Establish standards and protocols for measurements, data exchange and data management Ensure effective and efficient linkage among IOOS elements (measurements, data management and communications, data analysis) Formulate rules of engagement for establishing the operational elements of the global ocean, national backbone, and regional components of the IOOS Coordinate the development of regional observing systems and the formation of a National Federation of Regional Associations

18. Interoperability Will Only Work If: Full Understanding 100% Concurrence Vocal Support Demonstrated Products Unquestionable Return on Investment