Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems

INDUSTRY DAY11 Aug 2005

Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems

The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Regional Association for the Pacific NW

What are we?

• A regional organization through which to integrate and sustain existing observing capability, to strategize for new operational systems, and to provide easy access to data, data products, model forecasts, etc. about regional marine conditions– Developing a user-driven regional coastal ocean observing system

• “ocean” includes inland marine waters (head of tide to EEZ)

• “user-driven” means users define priorities, delivery

• A system designed to produce and disseminate ocean observations and related products deemed necessary to the users, in a common manner and according to sound scientific practice

Fundamental Issue:

We are limited and poorly coordinated with respect to environmental data supporting fundamental societal needs

R. Spinrad, NOAA

The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

Oceans & Coasts Component of the U.S. Integrated Earth Observing System (IEOS) & the International GEOSS

NOAANavyNASANSF

USACE

USGSMMSEPA

USCGDOE

An Interagency Collaborationfor the Public Good

http://www.ocean.us

T. Malone, Ocean.US

What will IOOS do?

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is developing as a “user-driven”, integrated system of observations and data telemetry, data management and communications (DMAC), and data analysis and modeling that routinely, reliably, and continuously provides data and information required to address seven societal goals:

(1) Improve predictions of climate change and weather and their effects on coastal communities and the

nation; (2) Improve the safety and efficiency of maritime operations; (3) Improve forecasts of natural hazards and mitigate their

effects more effectively; (4) Improve homeland security; (5) Minimize public health risks; (6) Protect and restore healthy coastal ecosystems more

effectively; and (7) Sustain living marine resources.

1 System, 7 Goals

A brief history of IOOS

• NOPP established by law in 1997 • NORLC has oversight of NOPP• NORLC recommends an IOOS in 1998-1999• NOPP establishes Ocean.US in 2000 to

implement a user-driven IOOS– Global IOOS and Coastal IOOS– Coastal IOOS to have two components:

• National Backbone• Regional Coastal Ocean Observing Systems

managed by Regional Associations

GCOOS

CeNCOOS

NANOOS

AOOS

PacIOOS

SECOORA

MACOORASCCOOS

NERA

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Coastal Componentof IOOS

GLOS

National Backbone • Federal Agencies Responsible• EEZ & Great Lakes• Core variables required by RAs & Fed Agencies• Network of sentinel & reference stations• Data Standards/Exchange Protocols

Regional Coastal Ocean Observing Systems• Regional Associations Responsible• Involve private & public sectors • Inform Federal Agencies of user needs• Enhance the backbone based on user needs• Incorporate sub–regional systems

T. Malone, Ocean.US

The National Federation of Regional Associations (NFRA)

• Foster communication between the RAs and the Federal agencies that establish standards and protocols for an integrated ocean observing system, operate the backbone of the national system, and help fund the RAs;

•Serve as an advocate for the RAs to the federal agencies, the Congress and the general public;

•Participate with the federal agencies and Ocean.US in establishing, standards, protocols, and best practices for coastal ocean observing systems;

•Promote the science, technologies, education, and management required for continuous improvement and reliable operation of coastal ocean observing systems among the Regional Associations and with the federal agencies; and

•Promote understanding of the potential of an integrated ocean observing system to meet society’s needs as identified in the seven societal pillars of the IOOS.

Regional Association Progress

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Funding Funding Year 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 Organization Governing Body X X X X X X X X 8 Website X X X X X X X X X 8 Staff P P F P F P P F 8 Stakeholders X X X X X X X X X X X 11 Inventory X X X X X X6 X X X X X 11 Gap analysis X X X X X X X X X X X 11 Regional

Coordination

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Coordination

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7 Infrastructure Subregional OS X X X X X X X X X X 10 Real-time X X X X X X X X X 9 Pilot Project Y3 Y4 Y5 X 4 DMAC X X7 X X8 X X X X 8 Education Implementation X X X X X X X X 8 Council X X 2 Governance Plan in Review X X X X 4 Approved by

Stakeholders

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Business Plan In Review X X 2 Approved by

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1 TOTAL 14 15 11 13 12 12 8 13 14 3 7

The Political Environment

• Commission on Ocean Policy

Report

• Executive Order

Ocean Action Plan

• Pending Legislation

Senate (S. 361) House (H.R. 1489, 1584)

T. Malone, Ocean.US

IOOS Legislation

• S. 361– Has been passed unanimously by the full Senate [$150M authorized]

• H.R. 1489 – Still in committee. Resumes mark-up by Oct.-Nov. [$ not specified]

• H.R. 1584 – Still in committee. Mirrors language of S. 361 [$150M]

Northwest AssociationOf Networked Ocean Observing Systems

(NANOOS)

http://www.nanoos.org

Who are we?

• NANOOS Coordinator (Executive Director per execution of MOA):– Jan Newton, University of Washington

• Steering Committee (Governing Council per MOA):– David Martin, University of Washington (NANOOS PI)– Antonio Baptista, Oregon Health and Sciences University – Jack Barth, Oregon State University– Robert Bohlman, Marine Exchange of Puget Sound– Patrick Corcoran, Oregon Sea Grant Program– Mike Kosro, Oregon State University – Greg McMurray, Oregon Dept of Land Conservation & Development– Ian Miller, Surfrider Foundation– Jay Pearlman, The Boeing Company– Terry Wright, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

NANOOS Members to date…

1. Ocean Inquiry Project

2. Oregon Dept of Land Conservation & Development

3. Surfrider Foundation

4. The Boeing Company

5. Oregon State University

6. Puget Sound Action Team

7. University of Washington

8. WET Labs, Inc.

9. Oregon Health and Science University

10. Quileute Indian Tribe

11. Oregon Dept of Geology and Mineral Industries

12. Humboldt University

13. Marine Exchange of Puget Sound

14. Washington State Dept of Ecology

15. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

NANOOS Members to date…

1. Ocean Inquiry Project

2. Oregon Dept of Land Conservation & Development

3. Surfrider Foundation

4. The Boeing Company

5. Oregon State University

6. Puget Sound Action Team

7. University of Washington

8. WET Labs, Inc.

9. Oregon Health and Science University

10. Quileute Indian Tribe

11. Oregon Dept of Geology and Mineral Industries

12. Humboldt University

13. Marine Exchange of Puget Sound

14. Washington State Dept of Ecology

15. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

NGO

State Gov’t

Industry

Academia/Research

Tribes

A brief history of NANOOS

• Received $100K 1st year planning grant from NOAA Coastal Services Center (late 2003)

• Pacific Northwest Regional Ocean Observing System Workshop I:23-24 October 2003, Portland State University, Portland, OR

– Signed a Charter establishing NANOOS– Appointed a Steering Committee

• Two pilot proposals submitted to NOAA CSC; one funded regarding estuaries and coasts

• NANOOS Governance Workshop II: 5-7 May 2004, Oregon H&S Univ., Beaverton, OR – Gained consensus on Governance Structure and Approach– Held a User Needs Forum– Gained consensus response on prioritization for federal and regional activity

• Received 2nd year developmental grant from NOAA with support for Coordinator

• Hired NANOOS Coordinator on 1 November 2004

• 3rd year developmental proposal recommended for funding by NOAA FY ’05-06

• NANOOS System Design Workshop III: 28 Feb-1 Mar 2005, NOAA-PMEL, Seattle, WA – Gained input on priority user needs– Gained input on system design responsive to user needs

NANOOS Governance Structure

Users Advisory Group

NANOOS Coordinator

Steering Committee

Workshops

DMAC

User/Stakeholder Outreach

Other NANOOS Priorities

Executive CommitteeOfficers, NANOOS Executive Director, Standing Committee

Chairs

Governing Council

Standing Committees:Operations CommitteeData/Information Management and Communications CommitteeModeling and Analysis Product CommitteeScience and Research CommitteeEducation and Outreach CommitteeNominating Committee

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Education

System Design: strategy

• Integrate what we have: NANOOS Pilot project

• Strategize to build what we need: Prioritize NANOOS backbone and

RCOOS

20“A Pilot Coastal Ocean Observatory for the Estuaries and Shores of Oregon and Washington”

Goal: Regional integration and expansion of existing but disparate observation and modeling capabilities for the estuaries and shores

of Oregon (OR) and Washington (WA).

Explore and advance the following objectives:

Create a regional observation network Create a regional modeling system Create a cross-site information system Create cross-site quality metrics Develop cross-training mechanisms Proactively engage regional and local communities Proactively participate in the design of:

A river-to-ocean NANOOS A national IOOS

Columbia River Estuary

South Slough Estuary, OR

NANOOS Pilot Marine Monitoring Components

Puget Sound, WAWillapa Bay, WA

OGI02

OGI01

Vision• Marine data & forecasts aboard every vessel• Every vessel as a data sourceNANOOS Pilot Project•Demonstrated feasibility•Seeks partnerships

• M/V Forerunner• F/V Piky• R/V Wecoma

Sensor in vessel(real-time)

NANOOS-CORIEforecast at sensor depth

NANOOS-CORIEforecast at sea surface

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Salinity

System Design

GOAL: To identify and prioritize user-driven data products and design the observational system that can be responsive to these needs.

In 3rd Planning Workshop, we gained input on:

* What are the specific, prioritized data products and who are the users who need these?

* Based on these prioritized products, what variables are needed?

* Given the priority variables identified, what are the system design priorities (location, measurement capabilities, phasing, etc.) for various technologies: Buoys; HF; Satellite infrastructure; Surveys; Other platforms; Models; Data output ?

Based on this and other input, a system design “vision document” will be drafted, compiling and synthesizing the information, and will be used for outreach and further refinement.

ID of PNW User Groups

From NOAA/NANOOS analysis:

• Marine shipping and oil transport/spill remediation • Search and rescue • Shellfish fishery and aquaculture • Marine recreation • Natural resource/environmental management• National and homeland security• Finfish aquaculture • Research institutions • Education • Commercial groundfishing• Crab fishery

Potential Roles of Industry(You’re here today to help define)