1. JCOMM in-situ Observations Programme Support Centre www. jcommops
JCOMM in-situ Observations Programme Support Centre Joint WMO-IOC Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology in-situ Observations Programme Support Centre

2. IOC/WMO coordination, monitoring and support centre for the sustained elements of the GOOS
Toolbox for OPA and JCOMM

3. JCOMMOPS integrated system

4. Keys achievements during 2016
Implementation of a new information system with links to metadata sources operationalized
Development of an ambitious website for each network and for an integrated perspective
Operationalization of core services such as monthly maps production
Development of harmonized Key Performance Indicators for each network
Improved internal organization and efficiency through regular team meetings and work plan tracking

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The new JCOMMOPS website offers an innovative toolbox for the OPA and implementers of the in situ observing system.

6. Website News
Notify tens of floats in a couple of minutes through metdata upload (CSV, US meta, netCDF). Immediate update on interactive map. Overwrite existing records.

7. Website News
Search, Inspect floats by location status (iced/beached) Updated at each new location comparing with land and monthly ice extent polygons. Tag a float for recovery.

8. New sections for Links and Documents
Website News
New sections for Links and Documents

9. Website News
Include any set of monthly maps or KPIs on your own website. Can be done for interactive map and Platform Inspect page too.

10. Access float models statistics
Website News
Access float models statistics

11. Compare KPIs for different basin on same graph
Website News
Compare KPIs for different basin on same graph

12. Addition of Scripps Argo atlas in interactive map. First tests.
Website News
Addition of Scripps Argo atlas in interactive map. First tests.

13. 2017 Challenges
Release officially the JCOMMOPS integrated website (currently under review)
Develop integrated observing system monitoring tools and KPIs (EOVs oriented)
Release of the JCOMMOPS API to share metadata through M2M mecanisms (and better serve WIGOS/OSCAR requirements)
Integrate its web services with OSMC web services to promote integrated data access and data visualisation tools
Improve DBCP historical meta-database, and in particular SST metadata
Develop a metadata format for surface drifters
Migrate E-SURFMAR ship database and services to JCOMMOPS
Develop and improve metadata for ship based observing platforms
Improve monitoring tools for a number of networks (e.g. GO-SHIP/SOOP cruises, moorings, ships) in cooperation with WIGOS/OSCAR
Start to monitor a number of coastal/regional stations dependent on additional resources
Develop further international cooperation through donor programmes
Allocate identifiers at platforms registration, on behalf of WMO/IOC and control the uniqueness of these identifiers (JCOMM-MAN 12 action)
Deliver a first JCOMMOPS annual report (JCOMM-MAN 12 action)

14. JCOMMOPS report
Audience: funding agencies, IOC/WMO MS, Institute Directors, broad distribution, decision makers, (industry, civil society)
Message: high level
Format: 2 pages BROCHURE, clear, visual, polished (need help from communication design agency)
Content:
Advertisement for the system
Major progresses, challenges, opportunities, trends
Impact (societal, scientific ?)
Integrated network view
EOVs view (at least one or two)
Highlight box
More ?
Frequency: annual update, to be ready for IOC/WMO assembly/congress

15. JCOMMOPS report Editorial board: Content:
JCOMM CO-President (J. Stander)
Secretariats IOC (A. Fischer), WMO (C. Gallage)
JCOMM OCG (K. Hill)
JCOMMOPS
Panels (J. Turton, J. Kartstensen)
Volunteers ?
Content:
Major achievements
Major challenges
Major Risks (build a threat index ?)
Need to consult with all Panels & ST
Quick survey
Editorial: JCOMM integrated message

16. Unique ID scheme & actions
JCOMMOPS allocates identifiers at platforms registration, on behalf of WMO/IOC
JCOMMOPS controls the uniqueness of these identifiers
WMO identifiers for marine platforms are disconnected from geographical areas (which are not appropriate for drifting platforms). (Action, to review allocation scheme by OCG-7 in April 2016)
This would have the following advantages if a fully machine-to-machine interface and procedure could be implemented:
national focal points for observing networks will be relieved from this task
WMO HQ staff time will be relieved from this task
JCOMMOPS would need to set up an operational service on behalf of WMO and IOC in cooperation with the WIGOS task team on metadata (Action for JCOMMOPS, once/if scheme is approved by WIGOS).

17. Outreach & Communication driven by our dedicated Coordinator

18. Overview JCOMMOPS Budget
Complex
~20 Member States/Countries
Bretagne/Finistère/Brest (public money= 100k€/y for 3 years until 2017)
European Union (Seadatanet, AtlantOS)
Specific services to be developed
Ship Time Service
Partnerships with civil society
Increased support would allow network specific activities
e.g.: proposal for Moorings/ships metadata distribution system

19. 2014 Budget = 690 k$ (contributions+brought forward)

20. 2015 Budget = 826k$

21. 2016 Budget = 714k$

22. ACTIONS REQUIRED FROM THE JCOMM MAN COMMITTEE:
JCOMMOPS wishes to stabilize the new Science and Communication Technical Coordinator that has proven to be a precious resource serving all observing networks and JCOMM. JCOMMOPS regular budget can handle this extra resource.
JCOMMOPS budget is extremely complex to manage and JCOMMOPS calls for a unique trust fund at WMO and used only for JCOMMOPS activities, as soon as possible.
JCOMMOPS recalls the importance to be at the forefront for unique identifiers allocation and invite JCOMM-MAN and WMO/WIGOS to formalize this mechanism.
JCOMMOPS invites JCOMM- MAN to set a proper agenda item for the next JCOMM conference to expose further the recent accomplishments of the office.
JCOMMOPS invites JCOMM-MAN to investigate the possibilities of funding from Regional Associations and GOOS Regional Alliances to support the expansion of JCOMMOPS monitoring role to the coastal and regional level.