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Background
In the context of Argo, DBCP, OceanSITES, SOT- on going effort for core networks maintenance- ad hoc needs- future perspectives
Ships are the common denominator of all observing systems
How can JCOMMOPS help ?No strong commitments or means
IssuesSolutionsProposal
Issue #1: Logistics
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Impossible to deploy ~2000 units, service ~500 moorings per year without a strong international
cooperative effort... and also dedicated means
Issue #2: Gaps
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Recurrent global and regional gaps
Issue #3: Information
• We know how to monitor ship activities– in delayed-mode
– in real-time
There is still progress to be made (R/V, SOT, GO-SHIP, misc. opportunities)
• How to anticipate ship activities ?• 2 months for the deployment of few units
• 6-12 months for a large batch deployment
While there are good national resources, there is no central node to gather cruise plans ...
Timeliness is crucial
Issue #4: Economics
• Global economical context under pressure impacts– Shipping industry
• Opportunities decrease or become irregular
• Partnerships more difficult to set up
– National programmes funding
• Need to cut on budgets
• Ship time is an element
This won’t improve soon ...
Issue #5: Flexibility
• Pilot projects need dedicated flexible opportunities
• Specific platforms need quick servicing or retrieval
• Some units will have to be retrieved on a larger scale– post calibration
– Tests, redeployment
– Expensive sensors (bio-optics)
– Environmental concerns growing
The future of the Obs. System will be more “interactive”
Issue #6: Cooperation
• Capacities in logistics in developing countries and countries not yet in the GOOS/JCOMM is under-used
A win-win system to be set up ..
Instruments, training VS
ship-time, EEZ access, communication
Solutions …
Communication
• [email protected] (May 2011)
– Set up for buoy/float/mooring operators
– Share any new ship recruited or used (and in particular going below
40S)
– Communicate regularly amongst PMOs and deployment managers
• This will take time...
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Solutions …
Metadata and Information Services
• Better monitor existing network
– Set up DBCP planning tools
– Improve SOT ships monitoring
• Including plans for SOOP
• Regular synch. with WMO Pub 47.
• Synchronise with other metadata sources
• Develop integrated products , services, reports targeting
operations managers
Develop Cooperation
To countries new in the GOOS/JCOMM implementation:
• We have drifters, floats, experts, etc.
• We need your help to deploy our instruments
• you may have ships
Þ Check global array status (proactively)
Þ propose us solutions at regional level (cruise plans)
Þ We will send you instruments and trainers
Þ Argo donor programmes, TT-CB, VOS DB startup, ...
2 firm cooperations and cruise plans with Argo:
Morocco & Colombia
DBCP invited to participate
RV Kaharoa float deployments … or how a single ship can make the difference
U.S./New Zealand collaboration has resulted in deployment of 1000 floats (plus drifters) by RV Kaharoa (28 m length, 5 crew).
RV Kaharoa
Dedicated opportunities
A single ship can make the difference
Dedicated opportunities
• JCOMMOPS has started to charter a 20m sailing vessel the “Lady Amber”
for the community
• Ship was first inspected by a SAWS PMO
• Ship has been sailing for a two weeks test cruise in December 2011 and
deployed 4 floats for CSIRO
• Contacts were established with SA Argo,
and local oceanographers
• Achieving its 3rd cruise in the Indian Ocean
Lady Amber
• Price is 20 k€/month (non profit base)
• An overhead is taken for JCOMMOPS (to secure the activity on the medium run via a dedicated resource, and cover extras)
• Area of operations: ANY(except high piracy zones) including high latitudes.
• Full flexibility for deployment locations
• Promotional/media activities
• Capacity 60 units!
• Autonomy 2 months
• Space for (1-4) crew on board
2012:60 floats deployed for CSIRO45k$ net benefit on the activity for JCOMMOPS
Ship ready for new cruises in December (Indian or Pacific N/S)
Misc. opportunities
• Individuals, sailing races, explorers, tourist cruises, NGOs
• Large range of possibilities that could be exploited (free, non profit,
win/win, private ...)
Þ huge outreach potential
Þ Using green logistics wont hurt
E.g: Voiles Sans Frontières (France – Senegal).
- Logistics (sailing ships recruited every year)
- Educational (adopt a drifter ...)
Synthesis & Proposal:Ship Logistics Coordinator
• See detailed proposal in agenda item 11.2 , Annex C
• JCOMMOPS is documenting the terms of reference for a new technical coordinator position, that would be the international focal point on cruises ( in particular on merchant ships, research vessels, charters, etc) and that will address operations, communication, metadata, cooperation issues with a JCOMM perspective.
• Diverse funding sources have been identified• Part of the activity is self-funded via JCOMMOPS services
• Positive discussions with GDP, key resource for TT-CB
• DBCP is encourage to help us to close the budget so we can run a pilot experiment for a couple of years (CLS or UNESCO)
Conclusion
Ship monitoring is crucial for the global networks implementation
• Anticipation is the challenge• Communication and cooperation will definitely help
• We will need to set up dedicated opportunities for specific areas or ad hoc needs
• JCOMMOPS must improve its monitoring of ship based activities and work closer with PMOs (key focal points).
• We will also need a focal point, tracking existing ships, one by one, identifying new ships, and channelling the information as appropriate within the community, developing cooperation, etc.