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Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 3 NOAA 5-Year Research Plan Emphasizes the integration of the observational, experimental, and analytical tools that are at the core of NOAA’s research NOAA Mission Support Goal Satellite Fleet Modeling and Observations Infrastructure NOAA Goals What improvements to observing systems and analysis approaches will lead us to better predictions?
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Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 1
Observing Systems & Advanced Technology
Steve Ruberg
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 2Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 2
GLERL Research Themes
Ecological Modeling and Forecasting
Observing Systems and
Advanced Technology
Ecosystem Dynamics
Information Services and
Products
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 3
NOAA 5-Year Research Plan• Emphasizes the integration of the
observational, experimental, and analytical tools that are at the core of NOAA’s research
NOAA Mission Support Goal • Satellite• Fleet• Modeling and Observations Infrastructure
NOAA Goals
What improvements to observing systems and analysis approaches will lead us to better predictions?
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 4Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 4
Observation Systems and Advanced Technology: Overview
• Theme Overview
– Laboratories
– Observation Platforms
– Sensor Development
– Real-time Observations
– Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association
• Satellite Remote Sensing
• Great Lakes Vessel Operations
• Data Acquisition and Data Management
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Observing Systems and Advanced Technology Objectives
• In pursuit of the most advanced scientific tools
• Enabling Model/Forecast Validation and Verification
• Enabling Satellite and In Situ Sensor Calibration
• Working towards an integrated observation system
At GLERL, we will strengthen and integrate our observing system infrastructure by connecting engineering and science:
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Marine Instrumentation
Limnology
Genetics
Micro-Cinematography
Overview of Ann Arbor Laboratories
Micro-cinematography
GeneticsLimnology
Marine Instrumentation Lab (MIL)
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Overview of Ann Arbor Laboratories
AcousticsRemote Sensing Benthos
Remote Sensing Acoustics Benthos
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010 Page 8
Muskegon Laboratories
Observation Platforms: Plankton Survey System
GLERL designed vessel-towed platform
15
15
0
15
Depth(m)
RelativeFish
biomass(dB)
Zooplankton biomass
(mg/l)
Dissolved Oxygen(mg/l)
Temperature( C)
Night DayLake Erie - Sept 3, 2005
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Benthic Mapping
Observation Platforms: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
Pump Sampling
CTD System
Acoustic Positioning
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SAW
FPW
$300,000 to SynkeraPolychlorinated Biphenyl tests
Pressure, Temp,
Conductivity
Dissolved Oxygen Arrays
5 mm
Application to gliders, sediment oxygen measurements, fish
Advancing Sensor DevelopmentNOAA Small Business Innovative Research derived from GLERL sensor requirements
Collaboration with industry partners
Completed Phase I Completed Phase I & II
Page 13
Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON)
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ReCON System Drivers
• Model/forecast input for GLERL and collaborator researchers
• Observations affecting water quality to regional managers
• Storm and rip current verification to NWS marine forecasters
• Telepresence outreach tools for NMS and GLERL partners
ReCON: Buoy and Fixed Observation Sites
University of Toledo (2)
Cleveland NASA Glenn
Thunder Bay National Marine
Sanctuary (3)
NOAA Field Station (2)
Saginaw Bay Multi-Stress (2)
Page 16
Advanced Forecasting Tools
• Ecosystem Observations• Expert system based forecasting• Transition plan submitted in 2009
Page 17
In-Situ Data Collection Platforms Future Directions
• Sensor Development and Feasibility Demonstrations
• Autonomous Vehicle Evaluations
• Cabled Observatory for Year-Round Observations
Page 18
Applications and Users
Drinking Water QualityMarine SafetyHarmful Algal Bloom Forecasts Episodic Hypoxia Ice StudiesRip Current Warnings Beach Quality ForecastingOutreach and EducationSensor/System ResearchSensor Interoperability
Water DepartmentsNational Weather ServiceUnited States Coast GuardNational Marine SanctuariesEducatorsEcosystem Modeling and Forecasting ThemeEcosystem Dynamics Theme
Page 19
ReCON Products• Model/forecast input observations to GLERL and collaborating
researchers• Observations affecting water quality to regional managers• Storm and rip current verification to National Weather Service
marine forecasters• Telepresence outreach tools for National Marine Sanctuaries
and GLERL partners
Telecast at Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
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Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association
• GLERL is leading the design of the operational component of Great Lakes observing system
• Industry led enterprise approach to deploy the operational component of GLOS
• A nine month contract awarded to LimnoTech on Sept. 21st, 2010
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Observation Systems and Advanced Technology
• Theme Overview– GLERL Labs
– Observation Platforms
– Sensor Development
– GLERL Real-time Observations
– GLOS RA and Near-Term Design Study
• Satellite Remote Sensing• Vessel Operations• Data Acquisition and Data Management
Page 22
Questions
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Ocean Policy Task Force Priority Objective Team #9
Recommendation for Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Observations, Mapping, and Infrastructure:
Strengthen and integrate Federal and non-Federal ocean observing systems, sensors, data collection platforms, data management, and mapping capabilities into a national system and integrate that system
Observing Systems and Advanced Technology Wrap up
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Marine Instrumentation
Limnology
Genetics
Micro-Cinematography
GLERL Laboratories
Micro-cinemotography
GeneticsLimnology
Marine Instrumentation Lab (MIL)
Page 25
Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON)
Page 26
Prototype of QuikSCAT Ice Cover Product for the
Great Lakes
Support internal research projects and operational mandates in addition to distribution to the regional user community via the NOAA CoastWatch Great Lakes Node in support of environmental science, decision making, and supporting research as well as educational and recreational activities.
Great Lakes CoastWatch
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Data Management
MET
NDBC•
Dissemination
• Archive
AWIPS
NOAAPORT
GLOS:•
Dissemination• Archive
ReCONDat
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anag
emen
t&
Arc
hive
THREDDS
Custom
ers
Page 28
5002 – “Storm”Remote Sensing Platform
Multi-beam SonarRemotely Operated Vehicles
5501Fast Response Buoy Tender
Real-Time Coastal Obs NetworkMoored Instrumentation
8001 – “Laurentian”Small Research Vessel
Lake Michigan Offshore MonitoringLake-wide Benthic Survey
GLERL Vessels
Page 29
Conclusions
Observing Systems and Advanced Technology theme both supports and leads science directions
GLERL is working towards an operational, multi-stage Great Lakes observing system to enable transformational science
GLERL’s analytical laboratories provide a process-level understanding of ecosystems and support calibration/validation/verification
Questions?