Transcript JCOMM
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
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
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
JCOMM Structure
Integrated Ocean Observing System
Ship observations
ASAP
Sea level
Drifting buoy
Argo
Moorings
Observing networks status
against agreed GCOS goals for global
coverage
Total in situ networks
56% February 2006
57%
99%
40%
82%
79%
21%
48%
72%
43%
Multi-year Phased Implementation Plan (representative milestones)
2000
Tide Gauges
Surface Drifting Buoys
Tropical Moored Buoys
Ships of Opportunity
2001
2002
2004
2005
101
2006
113
2007
2008
2009
2010
125
140
155
170
51
56
89
89
91
807
671
779
787
1250 1250 1250
975 1250 1250 1250
77
77
79
79
79
23
24
544
Reference Stations
15
29
35
Arctic System
29
0
Dedicated Ship Time
340
0
97
104
115
119
Number of moorings
28
34
45
51
51
51
High resolution and frequently
repeated lines occupied
3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
923 1572 2300
31
29
30
0
1
37
30
24
370
370 497
1
1
2
41
42
34
27
497 497
3
7
Number of floats
54
60
78
89
Number of observatories, flux,
and ocean transport stations
37
54
64
78
85
Ice buoys, drifting and
Moored stations
27
29
31
31
31
Repeat Sections Committed,
One inventory per 10 years
531
640
730
830
830
Days at sea (NOAA contribution)
8
9
9
9
9
Product evaluation and
feedback loops implemented
49
31
24
Number of buoys
87
26
20
Ocean Carbon Network
27
Real-time Stations
Initial GCOS Subset
84
26
Argo Floats
System Evaluation
2003
(NOAA contribution)
Initial Ocean Observing System Milestones including international contributions
Total System
30
34
40
45
2000
2001
2002
2003
48
53
55
66
2004
2005
2006
2007
77
88
100
2008
2009
2010
System % Complete
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
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
Observing System Status: 2005, Q2.
Sea Surface Temperature
Drifting Buoys
Moored Buoys
Ships
Total
Goal:
100% Global Coverage
JCOMM Reporting
Systems Approach to Standard
Mapping and Reporting
2003
2005
Data Management
Data stored here,
there, and everywhere
DM Integration
JCOMM/IODE
Joint Secretariat
CBS
JCOMM
ET
Data Migration
DMPA
TT
WIS
IODE
XML
OIT
ETMC
GEBCDEP
GOSUD
GTSPP
ETDMP
GE/TADE
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
Pollution Response
Maritime Safety
Oceanographic
Sea Ice information
Waves and Surges
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
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
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
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
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 nonphysical 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