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Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
Ann E. Jochens
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association
http://gcoos.org
Topics
1. Global Ocean Observing System
(GOOS)
2. Integrated Ocean Observing System
(IOOS)
3. Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean
Observing System (GCOOS)
GOOS
Photo Credit: Gulf of Mexico Sperm Whale Seismic Study Project, U.S. Minerals Management Service, 2002
Global Ocean Observing SystemTwo Interdependent Modules
Global Ocean Coastal
Global Module
Planning began in late 1980’s Implementation plan completed in
late 1990’s Implementation underway
Coastal Module
Planning began in late 1990’s
Implementation strategy approved in 2004
www.ioc-goos.org/
Ecosystem-Based, Adaptive Management
• Routine & Rapid Detection of changes
over a broad spectrum of time-space scales
• Timely Predictions of such changes
Detect and Predict Change in the State of the Ocean
Source: http://www.ioc-goos.org/documents/GOOS_125_COOP_Plan_en.pdf
WE DO NOT HAVE THIS CAPABILITY TODAY
Global Ocean Component – In Situ Observations
Coastal Module: Conceptual Basis Physical processes
Fundamentally important to most phenomena of interest
Forcing & phenomena of interest
Related through a hierarchy of interactions that can be modeled
Common requirements
Variables to be measured, managed & analyzed
U.S. IOOS
Photo Credit: Gulf of Mexico Sperm Whale Seismic Study Project, U.S. Minerals Management Service, 2002
U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
Improve safety
A tool that will enable the Nation to track, predict, manage and adapt to changes in our marine environment and deliver critical information to decision makers
to…
Enhance our economy Protect our environment
• Open Ocean Module
Improve predictions of climate change
Improve safety & efficiency of marine operations
Improve predictions of natural hazards
• Coastal Module
Reduce public health risks
Protect & restore healthy marine ecosystems more effectively
Sustain & restore living marine resources
Integrated Approach to Achieving Societal Goals
One System, Six Goals
Operational OceanographySustained, Routine, User-Driven, End-to-End,
Multi Disciplinary, Multi Purpose Users = Groups that use, depend on, are responsible for, or study
the marine environment & its resources
Analysis, Modelling
Data Communications & Management
Observations, Monitoring
Products, Decision Support Tools
U.S. IOOS Core VariablesAcidity (pH)*BathymetryBottom characterColored dissolved organic matter*SalinityContaminantsDissolved nutrientsDissolved oxygenFish abundanceFish speciesHeat fluxIce distributionOcean color
Optical propertiesPartial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2)*PathogensPhytoplankton speciesSea levelStream flow*Surface currentsSurface wavesTemperatureTotal suspended matter*Wind speed and direction*Zooplankton abundanceZooplankton species
The Components of IOOS
3 Subsystems– Observations
– Data Management & Communications
– Modeling & Assessment
3 Cross Cuts– Research and
Development– Outreach/Education– RA Governance and
management
Establish Regional Associations to buildRCOOSs by
Engaging user groups from private & public sectors in their regions
Implementing national standards & protocols
Informing Federal Agencies of user needs
Enhancing the backbone based on user needs
• Incorporate existing sub–regional observing systems• Increase resolution of the NB• Increase # of variables measured
Develop Regional Coastal Ocean Observing SystemsFocused on the EEZ, Great Lakes & Estuaries
11 RAs Have Been FundedTo Initiate this Process
GCOOS
Photo Credits: Gulf of Mexico Sperm Whale Seismic
Study Project, U.S. Minerals Management Service,
2002-2007
GCOOS Domain
Source: USGShttp://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/gazette/html/regions/gm.html
What We Have Done So Far
• Stakeholder Priorities• Voluntary Data Providers – Integration
Begins• Data Portal & Products• Education and Outreach Community
• Accurate bathymetry and topography• Improved coverage of real-time currents• Improved real-time, offshore meteorological measurements• Improved forecasts & nowcasts of sea level, winds, waves• Improve monitoring, forecasts and dissemination of hurricane
and wave severity• Enhanced water quality measurements• Coastal storm surge/inundation maps for mitigation planning• Improve real-time forecasts of coastal inundation • Increased Harmful Algal Bloom monitoring stations• Improve dissemination of information to diverse groups
Stakeholder Requirements
GCOOS Integrates Information
TCOON1992TCOON1992
TABS1995TABS1995
WAVCIS1999WAVCIS1999
LUMCON1999LUMCON1999
DISL2003DISL2003
USM2004USM2004
MOTE2004MOTE2004
COMPS1996COMPS1996
Oil & GasOil & Gas20052005Oil & GasOil & Gas20052005
IMaRS1993IMaRS1993
LSU/ESL1988LSU/ESL1988
NDBC MODEM Kit(Meteorological and Oceanographic Data Exchange Module)
PublicPublic
NCEPNCEPNODCNODC NCDCNCDC
GlobalTelecommunications
Service
GlobalTelecommunications
Service
NWSGATEWAY
NWSGATEWAY Wx. Channel
Local MediaWx. ChannelLocal Media
NWSForecastOffices
NWSForecastOffices
Observers Web-PageObservers Web-Page
Regional Observatories
ftpftp
NDBC
QA/QC
NDBCWeb-Page
Dial-A-Buoy
OPeNDAP
Sensor / Observation
Sensor / Observation
Data and Products Portal
GCOOS Data Providers
Where We Are GoingFully Developed GCOOS for Our
Nation’s FutureObserving Networks
Modeling and Analysis
DMAC
Rivers to the Whole Gulf• Shallow Waters = Estuaries,
Bays, GOMA Coastal Waters– SW FL Water Quality Integration
Pilot Project – GCOOS-GOMA WQ PIT – SCCF
• Integration with SECOORA
• Integration with Mexico
Outreach
DataOperational Oceanography
Data Delivered in Near Real Time
Research ≠ Operational Oceanography
Sustained Operational Oceanography
Long-term Time Series of Data
Integration of time series
Coordinated in space and time
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GCOOS: It’s a Whale of a Tale!
Photo Credit: Gulf of Mexico Sperm Whale Seismic Study Project, U.S. Minerals Management Service, 2002-2007
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