Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Update Dave Zilkoski NOAA IOOS Project Manager National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) October 17, 2006

IOOS: An interagency network of subsystems The IOOS is a coordinated national and international network of observations and data transmission, data management and communications (DMAC), and data analyses and modeling that systematically and efficiently acquires and disseminates data and information on past, present and future states of the oceans and U.S. coastal waters to the head of tide. - From the IOOS Development Plan [Approved by the Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI)] Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science & Technology (JSOST) Agencies IWGOO Agencies EXCOM Agencies IWGOO Agencies

Ocean Action Plan Governance Structure Committee on Ocean Policy Chair: CEQ Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI) Co-Chairs: CEQ, OSTP Interagency Participation Joint Subcommittee on Science and Technology (JSOST) Co-Chairs: NSF, OSTP, DOC/NOAA Subcommittee on Integrated Management of Ocean Resources (SIMOR) Co-Chairs: CEQ, DOC/NOAA, EPA, DOI Ocean Education Chair: NSF Ocean Infrastructure Chair: Navy Ocean Observations (IWGOO) Chair: DOC/NOAA Ocean.US JSOST Working Groups Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia and Human Health Chair: DOC/NOAA Ocean and Coastal Mapping Chair: USGS Ocean Partnerships Chair: Navy

NOAA IOOS Oversight Structure

The Big Picture Ocean and coastal data - where and when users need it IOOS =U.S. Contribution to GOOS A federally-led and managed partnership Web-based Fully interoperable A data and info delivery tool Integrates physical, biological, chemical, geological observations Scaleable to regional needs Addresses a wide range of applications Enables improved decision making through national and regional models Ocean and coastal data - where and when users need it

IOOS Components 3 Interdependent Subsystems: PARTNERS Federal Agencies Regional Associations State Agencies World Meteorological Organization Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission 3 Interdependent Subsystems: Observing (Global and Coastal components) Data Management & Communication (DMAC) Modeling and Analysis Global Ocean Component Coastal Ocean Component Modeling & Analysis Lower Regional Observing Systems (11 Regional Associations) DMAC Resolution Higher

NOAA’s IOOS Observing Systems Global Total Systems: 8 Coastal Total Systems: 23 Climate IOOS Arctic Observing System IOOS Argo Profiling Floats* IOOS Drifting Buoys IOOS Ocean Carbon Networks* IOOS Ocean Reference Station* IOOS Ships of Opportunity IOOS Tide Gauge Stations IOOS Tropical Moored Buoys Ecosystems Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP)* Coral Reef Ecosystem Integrated Observing System (CREIOS) Commercial Fisheries-Dependent Data Economic/ Sociocultural Observing System* Ecosystem Surveys Fish Surveys National Observer Program Protected Resource Surveys Habitat Assessment Recreational Fisheries-Dependent Data System-Wide Monitoring Program (SwiM) for Marine Sanctuaries* System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP) for National Estuarine Research Reserves Passive Acoustics Observing System* National Status and Trends Program* Commerce & Transportation Hydrographic Surveys (includes bathymetry) National Current Observations National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON) Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS®) Shoreline Surveys Weather & Water Coastal Marine Automated Network (C-MAN) DART Voluntary Observing Ships Weather Buoys Mission Support NOAA Ships NOAA Aircraft* NOAA Satellites * - NOAA is working to update Interagency IOOS documentation

IOOS Global Component Designed to meet climate requirements but also supports: Weather prediction Global and coastal ocean prediction Marine hazards warning Transportation Marine environment and ecosystem monitoring Naval applications Homeland security Objectives are well defined with GPRA performance measures. Well coordinated nationally and internationally – the ocean baseline of GEOSS. System 55% complete IOOS Tide gauge stations IOOS Drifting Buoys IOOS Tropical Moored Buoys IOOS Argo Profiling Floats IOOS Ships of Opportunity IOOS Ocean Reference Stations IOOS Ocean Carbon Networks IOOS Arctic Observing System Dedicated Ship Support Data & Assimilation Subsystems Management and Product Delivery Satellites (managed outside of IOOS)

IOOS Global Components Multi-Year Program Plan FY’04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 155 160 170 170 Real-time Stations Initial GCOS Subset Tide Gauges 145 113 125 135 91 101 Surface Drifting Buoys 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 975 1250 buoys Tropical Moored Buoys 119 119 119 97 104 115 119 moorings 84 87 79 Ships of Opportunity 45 47 51 51 51 51 Hi-res and frequently repeated lines occupied 40 42 39 27 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 Argo Floats 2300 3000 floats 1500 89 observatories, flux, and ocean transport stations 78 89 Reference Stations 60 49 54 44 41 42 43 Arctic System 54 54 54 Ice buoys, drifting and Moored stations 41 52 24 24 24 24 13 Ocean Carbon Network 28 31 34 37 37 Repeat Sections Committed, 1 inventory/10 years 20 23 15 17 9 831 882 882 882 659 882 Days at sea (NOAA contribution) Dedicated Ship Time 458 458 493 644 100% complete

IOOS Coastal Component Designed to meet IOOS societal goals and all 5 NOAA Mission Goals Also supports other agency and partner efforts to manage our Nation’s oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes Coordinated nationally and regionally focusing on partnerships. Better defining objectives and working on developing strong GPRA measures. NOAA capacities: 24 programs contribute, 8-9 major contributors Project Office in NOS AA’s office coordinates NOAA-wide activities NOAA contributes 55 -65% of the present national effort.

IOOS Coastal Components Multi-Year Program Plan FY‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 FY17 Coastal and Hurricane Buoys 224 262 156 190 384 # moorings 73 86 88 88 122 FY16 Coastal Stations 63 66 69 # stations 54 54 54 54 57 60 81 DART 6 10 24 39 39 39 39 39 39 # tsunami stations NWLON Stations 300 260 280 # water level stations 175 187 200 200 220 240 PORTS® 34 38 38 # seaports with access to PORTS® 137 150 42 77 97 117 10000 8000 10000 10000 Hydrography 6500 sq. nautical miles 3079 2070 2500 3000 Shoreline 35 35 35 % mapped in priority ports and rest of US 31.7 31.9 22 32 33 24 Coastal Currents (NCOP) 20 130 130 130 130 130 # short-term ADCP 70 70 43 Surface Currents Mapping (HF Radar) 120 36 60 84 # coastal (HF) radars 12 FY13 10 200 Voluntary Obs. Ships 140 170 95 Automated weather obs 45 FY17 1470 1328 2084 Days at sea (USCG + NOAA) 1162 Dedicated Ship Time 996 227 296 577 581 830 100% complete

IOOS Coastal Component Multi-Year Program Plan ? 230 14 100 75 TBD 84 FY‘04 ‘06 ‘05 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 20 2 64 128 110 26 158 5 74 127 55 85 191 47 196 82 177 39 45 79 162 7 139 25 69 131 Fish Surveys Adequate fish stock assessments Economic/ Sociocultural Observations Commercial and Recreational Fisheries-Dependent Data Coral Ecosystem Integrated Observations Coastal Change Analysis Program System-Wide Monitoring (SWiM) for Marine Sanctuaries % jurisdictions monitoring biological habitats, living marine resources, & water quality* % regions w/ adequate long-term H20 quality monitoring FMP economic benefits and community profiles # fish stocks with sufficient fishery monitoring 63 61 62 164 163 154 59 Protected Resources Surveys Adequate protected species assessments 137 30 Ecosystem Surveys Ecosystem assessments 3 6 4 1 National Status and Trends Cumulative coastal assessments National Observer Program Fisheries with adequate observer coverage 53 51 System-Wide Monitoring Prog. (SWMP) for Estuarine Research Reserves 65 205 213 165 40 8 54 73 219 10 166 9 56 # reserves w/ H20 quality and biological monitoring capabilities # sanctuaries w/ adequate long-term H20 quality monitoring 147 35 100% complete FY18 FY49 FY13 FY15 27 58 60 * This measure does not represent the whole Program

IOOS: Where are we today Manage and build to requirements Develop new products to meet user requirements Sustain IOOS-based research and development Focus modeling component (OSSE/ data assimilation) Expand and Enhance IOOS Products & Services Implement DMAC standards and practices Build and sustain observing systems Sustain and Improve Technical Infrastructure Coordinate with external IOOS Establish centralized IOOS management Management Processes Integrate existing observations On target to meet objectives Moderate effort and focus required to meet objectives Substantial effort and focus required to meet objectives

NOAA FY05-06 Accomplishments Observations Converted NOAA Weather Buoys to multi-purpose platforms Leveraged existing platforms to fill observation gaps by adding 234 oceanographic sensors on 130 platforms by January 2007 NERRS System Wide Monitoring Program Enhancements – Data Telemetry added for 27 weather stations and 35 water quality stations Data Management & Communications Completed IOOS conceptual designs Established interagency DMAC standards approval process - first set of standards have been submitted for approval Established Data Assembly Center at NDBC which provides 38% more data on the NWS Telecommunications Gateway (NWSTG) for ingestion in NOAA models and forecasts Coastal Ocean Observing Technology Systems (COTS) Regional platforms are augmenting NOAA observations 5.025 million observations/year 25% from NOAA assets; 30% from other federal assets; and 45% from COTS recipients

NOAA FY05-06 Accomplishments Modeling and Analysis Demonstrated community modeling approach - Created standardized inputs and outputs for next generation storm surge model Project Management Sustained Ocean.US interagency planning office Established interagency priorities Regional Association Development RAs developed needs assessments and business plans Regional governance structures established Research and Development Applied research for a national High Frequency Radar Network Sensor development of ecosystem observation technologies Education and Outreach Developing NOAA Ocean Data Education (NODE) portal for data integration, visualization and interpretation for non-scientists

National International Architecture IOOS Target Architecture Principles: Utility Interoperability Flexibility Sustainability Affordability Partnerships National International

Next Steps… Build IOOS community standards and protocols Establish formal interagency program structure Continue technology development Build partnerships Move forward on Conceptual Designs Comment on the Ocean Research Priorities Plan Public comment period open until October 20 http://ocean.ceq.gov/about/sup_jsost_public_comment.html

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