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JCOMM in situ Observing Platform Support Centre

• Most developments now achieved– Infrastructure in place

• Database, GIS, application servers

– Software developments

⇒ Centre is operational

• Developments are ongoing• Excellent synergy between DBCP&SOOP, Argo TCs

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• Presently fully supported:– DBCP– SOOP– Argo

• Marginal support to:– GLOSS– SOT

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Developments during intersessional period

• New web site– Apple Xserve G5 2.3 GHz server– Graphic design– Ergonomics– Compatibility with AIC– DBCP & SOOP web site directory structure integrated– Comprehensive information available– Buoy metadata collection system– New monitoring tools

• Platforms, ships, WMO numbers, GTS stats• Buoy monit. Stats, last GTS obs.• Life-time stats.• Map of barometer drifters by country

– Quick search (platforms, contacts, news, documents)

• New mapping system– Global equal cylindrical projection– Universal polar stereographic projection (N. & S.)

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Web site structure

• Implementation• Monitoring• Map room• Instrumentation• Data

Plus quick links– News

– Platforms

– Contacts

– Documents

– Meetings

– Gallery

– Links

– Help

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Web site structure

• Implementation– DBCP, SOOP, Argo

– Requirements (e.g. WWW, GCOS-92)

– GTS

– Deployment opportunities

– Manufacturers

– Satellite data telecommunication

• Monitoring– Status

– Platform query

– GTS monitoring

– Quality information

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Web site structure

…• Map room

– Dynamic

– Static

– Lists of typical maps

• Instrumentation– Manufacturers

– Metadata

– Standards

– Instrument evaluation

• Data– How to get data

– GTS

– List of data centres

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Universal Polar Stereographic Projection (S)

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Monitoring system for Argo

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Integration of observing systems

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• Much discussion on SOT coordination since JCOMM-I

– SOT-I, II, II

– OCG-I, II, III

– DBCP-20

– JCOMM/MAN-IV, Paris, Feb. 2005

– JCOMM-II, Halifax, September 2005

• Outcome

– JCOMMOPS potential recognized

– JCOMMOPS or Member states providing services

– Additional resources might be needed

– Identified activities and functions for JCOMMOPS itself

• Monitoring tools, e.g. VOS global distribution

• Metrics on ship performances for AP, SST

• Performance indicators on timeliness of ship reports

– New ToR proposed by OCG for JCOMMOPS

Support to Ship Observation Team (SOT)

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new Terms of Referencesfor JCOMMOPS

(endorsed by JCOMM-II)

Under guidance of OCG;Following direction of DBCP, SOT, AST, and ET/SDR*:

(i) Act as a focal point for implementation & operation of obs. systems, and provide assistance to platform operators for free and unrestricted data exchange (telecom. systems, formats, clarifying & resolve issues);

(ii) Maintain information on data requirements (GOOS, GCOS, WWW);

(iii) Gateway for information on instrument deployment, servicing opportunities, contact information;

(iv) Provide information on observational programmes, e.g. instrumentation, instr. Evaluation, data quality.

* JCOMM-II required to add support ot ET on Satellite Data Requirements

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Future funding for JCOMMOPS

• Goal: Secure long term funding and widen participation

• JCOMM-II recommendation

– OCG to investigate establishing budget line under JCOMM trust

fund for

• JCOMMOPS development & operations

– Secretariats to investigate with funding Members/Member

States

• DBCP, SOOP & Argo contributions made through JCOMM trust fund ?

– Decision by MAN during intersessional period