Peter Dexter JCOMM

SOOS WorkshopHobart, 15 July 2006: 

SOOS Workshop Hobart, 15 July 2006 The Joint WMO/IOC Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology: Coordinating Operational Oceanography and Marine Meteorology Globally Peter Dexter Co-President of JCOMM

JCOMM Concept and Objectives: 

JCOMM Concept and Objectives NWP, maritime services, climate studies, ocean modeling and forecasting, ocean research, all require integrated metocean data and information streams To address these requirements and realize potential benefits, JCOMM jointly sponsored by WMO and IOC Combines and benefits from the strengths and expertise of the met. and ocean communities, avoids duplication of effort User oriented, functions at global, regional and national levels Integrated marine observing, data management and services system; extensive outreach programme An implementation mechanism for global GOOS and marine component of WMO GOS

Status, National Input and Support: 

Status, National Input and Support JCOMM is a coordination mechanism only, working at the intergovernmental level Established formally in 1999 through the merger of several existing, long-standing bodies of WMO and IOC Implementation of JCOMM programmes by national agencies and institutions National representation in the work of JCOMM Single national focal point and coordinator for JCOMM High level, to coordinate met and ocean communities and ensure priority and budget for JCOMM activities National members of the Commission Technical experts to support JCOMM work nationally Both met and ocean experts National representation on expert teams and panels Technical experts in specific fields covered by JCOMM

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JCOMM Structure

Integrated Ocean Observing System: 

Integrated Ocean Observing System

Observing networks statusagainst agreed GCOS goals for global coverage: 

Observing networks status against agreed GCOS goals for global coverage 57% Total in situ networks February 2006 56% 99% 40% 82% 43% 72% 48% 21% 79%

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1250 84 28 2300 27 531 7 101 79 26 923 24 497 89 79 26 497 89 77 24 370 56 975 79 27 1572 24 497 91 1250 97 45 3000 54 64 29 730 9 125 1250 119 51 3000 89 31 9 170 1250 115 51 3000 78 85 31 830 9 155 1250 104 51 3000 60 78 31 830 9 140 1250 87 34 3000 54 27 640 8 113 77 23 370 51 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 Initial Ocean Observing System Milestones including international contributions Tide Gauges Real-time Stations Initial GCOS Subset Surface Drifting Buoys Tropical Moored Buoys Ships of Opportunity Argo Floats Reference Stations Arctic System System Evaluation Ocean Carbon Network Dedicated Ship Time High resolution and frequently repeated lines occupied Number of floats Number of moorings Number of buoys Days at sea (NOAA contribution) Product evaluation and feedback loops implemented (NOAA contribution) Repeat Sections Committed, One inventory per 10 years Number of observatories, flux, and ocean transport stations Ice buoys, drifting and Moored stations 807 671 779 787 20 31 544 15 29 35 37 41 1 0 1 1 2 53 48 66 100 88 77 55 Total System 30 34 40 45 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 System % Complete 3 42 49 340 37 34 31 30 30 29 29 0 0 Multi-year Phased Implementation Plan (representative milestones)

Ocean Observing System Coordination: 

Ocean Observing System Coordination JCOMM directly coordinates major components of the in situ ocean observing system Ocean data buoys through DBCP and Action Groups, including IPAB, GDP, TIP and OceanSITES Ship-based observations through SOT: VOS (including VOSClim), SOOP/XBT, ASAP Sea level observations through GLOSS Current experimental systems and pilot projects will eventually need to be incorporated under an intergovernmental umbrella Argo, gliders, tsunameters, etc Coordination with the satellite operators on data requirements Coordination with regional elements and programmes E-SURFMAR, E-ASAP, Ferrybox, GMES Future coordination with GOOS Regional Alliances Long-term maintenance of the complete system a key issue Basic infrastructure required for operational ocean products and services Key role of JCOMMOPS

JCOMMOPS: 

JCOMMOPS

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System-wide monitoring and performance reporting Standardized base maps across all networks Show what is required for global coverage against what is presently in place Illustrate gaps in coverage so the gaps can be filled efficiently Show contributions by countries Provide a single access point through JCOMMOPS

JCOMM Evaluation Metrics : 

JCOMM Evaluation Metrics Observing System Status: 2005, Q2. Sea Surface Temperature Goal: 100% Global Coverage Drifting Buoys Moored Buoys Ships Total

JCOMM Reporting: 

JCOMM Reporting

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Data Management

DM Integration: 

DM Integration

DM Activities : 

DM Activities Marine climatology, climate change monitoring, climate indices Closer integration with IODE and implementation of pilot projects E2EDM prototype Metadata Data assembly, QC/QA Participation in broader WMO/IOC DM work WMO Information Systems development IOC DM strategy

Services: 

Services

Services Activities: 

Services Activities Expert Team on Maritime Safety Services Review and tuning of the marine broadcast system for MSS Establishment of a web site for global real-time MSS Expert Team on Sea Ice Management of the Global Digital Sea Ice Data Bank Sea ice data exchange, formats and nomenclature, products and services Support for IPY Expert Team on Waves and Surges Guide to Storm Surge Forecasting Wave model verification Expert Team on Marine Accident Emergency Support MPERSS operational Future Ocean Products and Services OceanOPS 04 and GODAE Symposium TT/OPD to address JCOMM recommendations on ocean products and services development

JCOMM Priorities 06-09: 

JCOMM Priorities 06-09 Operational ocean products and services Recommendations from JCOMM 2 TT/OPD with GODAE DPM and marine multi-hazard warning services Full implementation of operational ocean observing system Long-term maintenance of pilots Key ocean satellite missions Follow-up to IPY Support for coastal GOOS implementation DM pilot projects and integration with IODE and WIS Focused CB to support implementation Regional development projects Hands on workshops, applications Involvement of smaller maritime countries Engagement with the private sector

Operational Ocean Products and Services: 

Operational Ocean Products and Services Operational ocean products and services TT/OPD with GODAE to address the JCOMM 2 recommendations and transition research to an operational environment Many NMS already involved, usually in collaboration with national ocean agencies Operational data assimilation to generate analysis and forecast products of value to a wide user community

JCOMM, the Southern Ocean and the IPY: 

JCOMM, the Southern Ocean and the IPY Existing JCOMM involvement in S. Ocean Primarily operational, physical ocean and marine meteorology DBCP: S. Ocean barometer drifter network; IPAB; JCOMMOPS support SOT: SOOP, VOS, WRAP Maritime safety services; sea ice services The IPY and its legacy Potential support for observation campaigns – communications, logistics, JCOMMOPS Willing to work with IPY projects to develop plans for long-term maintenance of obs. system components of proven value to operational oceanography and climate monitoring/prediction Eventual intergovernmental umbrella for operational ocean observing system and services for S. Ocean Stress implementation by national agencies; JCOMM provides coordination, standardization, facilitation, reporting, advocacy

JCOMM and SOOS: 

JCOMM and SOOS Areas of potential support and cooperation between JCOMM and a future SOOS include: Communications for data collection and location – Argos, Iridium, etc Logistics for platform and instrument deployment and maintenance Data exchange, especially real time (protocols, codes, formats, etc) – some capabilities already exist for non-physical data, and can be readily expanded Data management, through JCOMM/IODE – again, there is some existing capability for non-physical data, which can be built on JCOMMOPS for system and data flow monitoring, metadata, technical support Possible intergovernmental level support

JCOMM TEAM: 

JCOMM TEAM