Fifth Session of the JCOMM Observations Coordination Group (OCG)
OCG-5

Meeting

05 - 07 September 2013

Location

Silver Spring, MD
United States


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Participation

Open attendance.

Fifth Session of the JCOMM Observations Coordination Group (OCG)
Summary

PLEASE NOTE Venue for Thursday 5 September 2013 (Joint with OOPC): Thursday 5 September: Maryland Room, Doubletree by Hilton, 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring MD 20910 map » Friday-Saturday 6-7 September: NOAA CPO, Climate Observation Division, 1100 Wayne Avenue, 12th Floor, Silver Spring MD 20910 map » Meeting Attendees:

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Final R eport
Presentations: 34
Agenda Documents: 20
Other Documents: 1
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  • J0 - Open, Introductions and Welcome: Joint OOPC/OCG Day Thursday 08.30-08.40. Chairs OOPC and OCG, local host (Wayne Higgins, NOAA)
  • J1 - Framework for Ocean Observing / Requirements
    Purpose: identify activities for reviewing requirements (led by OOPC and others) where OCG role as the observing community/network voice is required in negotiations of feasibility vs impact.
  • J1.1 - Update on GOOS including idea of GOOS Projects
    Document to follow 08.40-09.20. Presentation by Albert Fischer and Eric Lindstrom + Discussion
  • J1.2 - Report on OOPC plans and approaches
    Update on OOPC Draft Work Plan, and quantitative approaches to observing system design and assessment. 09.20-10.40. Presentation by Toshio Suga and Mark Bourassa + Discussion
  • J1.3 - Reminder JCOMM-4 charge to OCG; observing system missions: GOOS, GCOS, WMO RRR 11.10-11.30. Presentation by Candyce Clark
  • J1.4 - WMO Rolling Review of Requirements/ Global Framework for Climate Services 11.30-12.00. Presentation by Etienne Charpentier
    OCG-5/Doc. J1.4(1) WMO Rolling Review of Requirements
    OCG-5/Doc. J1.4(2) Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)
  • J1.5 - Observing System Review workshops and activities
    Tropical Pacific Observing System, Deep Ocean Observing System, Discussion OOPC/OCG Roles and Contributions 12.00-13.00. Presentations by Toshio Suga and Eric Lindstrom + Discussion
  • J2 - Framework for Ocean Observing / Evaluation of the observing system
    Purpose: improve JCOMM metrics and to involve synthesis/product community in observing system evaluation.
  • J2.1 - Platform based metrics and implementation progress
    Have networks implemented metrics from OCG-4? (OSMC document to follow) 14.00-15.00. Presentation by Candyce Clark.
  • J2.2 - Towards an EOVs/ECVs based evaluation of the overall system, satellite and in situ
    Document to follow 15.00-16.00. Presentation by Bob Keeley + Discussion led by Mark Bourassa and Toshio Suga
  • J2.3 - Connections to Synthesis and product development
    GODAE OceanView, CLIVAR GSOP, JCOMM ETOOFS, JCOMM TT SAT, JCOMM SFSPA, GHRSST 16.30-17.30. Discussion led by Eric Lindstrom and Eric Dombrowsky
  • J3 - OOPC/OCG Links and Wrap Up 17.30-18.00. Candyce Clark, Mark Bourassa, Toshio Suga.
  • 1 - Introduction/Recap. Friday 6 Sep, 9:00-9:30. Presentation by Candyce Clark (10 min), remarks by Nadia Pinardi and Johan Stander
    JCOMM OPA 'dashboard' work plan
  • 2 - Framework for Ocean Observing: systems approach (continued from J2)
    Purpose: identify key connections and actions at the OCG level to improve data flow, and improve the promotion of observing standards and best practice
  • 2.1 - Data flow and interoperability
    Assessing the architecture and proposing improvements. 9:30-10:15. Report by Bob Keeley (10 min), discussion, presentation of proposed JCOMM TT-data flow by N. Pinardi (5 min), discussion
    OCG-5/Doc. 2.1 JCOMM-GOOS-IODE Data Flow Architecture Assessment
    OCG-5/Doc. 2.1(2) Proposed (draft) Terms of Reference for a JCOMM Cross-cutting Task Team on integrated data flows in oceanographic services for WIGOS and WIS (TT-Data Flow)
  • 2.2 - Promoting standards and best practice
    Review of JCOMM catalogue, technical reports, need to have a variable lens across observing systems. Proposal for maintenance of guides and manuals. 10:15-10:45. Presentation by David Meldrum (10 min), discussion. Please note that item 4.3 will be taken out of order directly after this item.
    JCOMM list of manuals, guides, standards and best practice documents
  • 3 - Issues and challenges faced by the observing networks of OCG
    Purpose: to identify common challenges and potential solutions, including those between existing global in situ networks and emerging ones
  • 3.1 - Quick review from each observing network of issues and challenges faced
    Quick review from each observing network of issues and challenges faced (Documents to follow) 11:45-12:45 and 14:00-15:20. Presentation by each observing network (max 10 min), discussion.
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(1) DBCP Report
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(2) Ship Observations Team (SOT)
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(4) Report of the Argo Programme
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(5) OceanSITES Report
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(6) GO-SHIP Report
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(1a) Tropical Moored Buoy Implementation Panel (DBCP-TIP)
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(3) Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS)
  • 3.2 - and same from groups new to OCG, with particular eye to developing common actions
    GROOM/Gliders, Global Alliance for CPR Surveys (GACS), Cabled observations for Tsunami and Deep climate obs (Joint ITU-IOC-WMO Task Force). 15:50-17:00 with 30 min break. Presentation by each group (10 min), discussion.
    OCG-5/Doc. 3.2(1) Global Alliance of CPR Surveys (GACS)
    doi:10.5270/OceanObs09.cwp.89 Gliders as a component of future observing systems
  • 4 - Technology and Observing Frontiers
    Purpose: OCG role in the evolution of observing systems and sensors
  • 4.1 - Contributing to JCOMM work around improving surface vector wind products 17:00-17:d0. Presentation by Mark Bourassa (10 min), discussion.
    JCOMM TT-SAT Terms of Reference
  • 4.2 - Sensors: emerging technology and potential for pilot projects 17:30-18:00. Presentation by David Meldrum (10 min), discussion.
  • 4.3 - Industry cooperation on Ships and Platforms 11:15-11:45 (note this item will be taken out of order). Presentation by E. Lindstrom (10 min). Discussion with particular input from P. Ortner, G. Ball, S. North, G. Goni
  • 5 - Technical Coordination / JCOMMOPS
    Purpose: to improve investment in and management of JCOMMOPS Saturday 7 Sep, 09:00-11:00
  • 5.1 - Activities report from JCOMMOPS
    document to follow Presentation by M. Belbeoch and K. Stroker.
    OCG-5/Doc. 5.1 JCOMMOPS: activity update and transition to Brest
  • 5.2 - Overview of Budget/Management
    document to follow Presentation by C. Clark and A. Fischer
    OCG-5/Doc. 5.2 JCOMMOPS: budget, management, and staff overview
  • 5.3 - Move to Brest
    document to follow Mathieu Belbeoch and Albert Fischer
  • 5.4 - Discussion on broadening support from networks and from countries
  • 6 - Regional and coastal activities
  • 6.1 - Regional Marine Information Centres (RMICs) 11:30-12:00. Presentation by E. Charpentier (10 min), discussion.
    OCG-5/Doc. 6.1(1) Proposal for JCOMM Global and Regional Intercomparisons of Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Instruments
    OCG-5/Doc. 6.1(2) Proposal for JCOMM Intercomparison of Seawater Salinity Measurements
  • 6.2 - Coastal Observations and extending towards the coast
    OOPC: strategy for marginal seas, boundary currents, upwelling regions ; Engaging with GOOS Regional Alliances and capacity development activities ; Encouraging Communities of Practice around observing technology (links with OCG?) 12:00-12:30.
  • 7 - Review of decision, recommendations and actions 12:30-13:00. Expected end of meeting Sat 7 Sep 13:00.
Report
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JCOMM-MR-107, OCG-5-final-report Fifth Session of the JCOMM Observations Coordination Group (OCG), Final Report 02/03/2015
Presentation
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1 OCG-5 OCG Introduction 09/09/2013
1 OCG-5 JCOMM goals 09/09/2013
1 OCG-5 OCG work plan 09/09/2013
2.1 OCG-5 Access to JCOMM data - data flow and interoperability 09/09/2013
2.1 OCG-5 Task team on satellite requirements 09/09/2013
2.2 OCG-5 JCOMM Best practices 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - Argo 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - GACS 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - Submarine cables 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - OSVW 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - EGO 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - GLOSS 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - XBT Network 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - GO-SHIP 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - OceanSITES 09/09/2013
3 OCG-5 Observing network status update - RAMA/PIRATA 09/09/2013
4.1 OCG-5 OOPC Satellite Example 09/09/2013
4.2 OCG-5 Sensors - emerging technology and potential for pilot projects 09/09/2013
5.1 OCG-5 JCOMM in-situ observations programmes support centre 09/09/2013
5.2 OCG-5 JCOMM OPS budget 09/09/2013
6.1 OCG-5 Regional Marine Information Centres (RMICs) 09/09/2013
6.2 OCG-5 Contributing to JCOMM work regarding surface vector wind products 09/09/2013
J1.1 The Global Ocean Observing System 05/09/2013
J1.2 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Report on OOPC plans and approaches 09/09/2013
J1.2 OOPC-16, OCG-5 OOPC draft work plan 09/09/2013
J1.3 OOPC-16, OCG-5 JCOMM-4 charge to OCG 09/09/2013
J1.4 OOPC-16, OCG-5 WMO Rolling Review of Requirements 09/09/2013
J1.4 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) 09/09/2013
J1.5 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Review workshops and activities 09/09/2013
J1.5 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Deep Ocean Observing System 09/09/2013
J2.1 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Platform based metrics/implementation progress 09/09/2013
J2.2 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Access to JCOMM data 09/09/2013
J2.2 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Access to satellite systems 09/09/2013
J2.3 OOPC-16, OCG-5 Connections to synthesis and product development 09/09/2013
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Agenda Documents
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1 JCOMM OPA 'dashboard' work plan 06/05/13
2.1 OCG-5/Doc. 2.1 JCOMM-GOOS-IODE Data Flow Architecture Assessment 29/08/13
2.1 OCG-5/Doc. 2.1(2) Proposed (draft) Terms of Reference for a JCOMM Cross-cutting Task Team on integrated data flows in oceanographic services for WIGOS and WIS (TT-Data Flow) 31/08/13
2.2 JCOMM list of manuals, guides, standards and best practice documents 29/08/13
3.1 OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(1) DBCP Report 29/08/13
3.1 OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(2) Ship Observations Team (SOT) 29/08/13
3.1 OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(4) Report of the Argo Programme 29/08/13
3.1 OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(5) OceanSITES Report 29/08/13
3.1 OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(6) GO-SHIP Report 29/08/13
3.1 OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(1a) Tropical Moored Buoy Implementation Panel (DBCP-TIP) 30/08/13
3.1 OCG-5/Doc. 3.1(3) Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) 05/09/13
3.2 OCG-5/Doc. 3.2(1) Global Alliance of CPR Surveys (GACS) 29/08/13
3.2 doi:10.5270/OceanObs09.cwp.89 Gliders as a component of future observing systems 31/08/13
4.1 JCOMM TT-SAT Terms of Reference 28/01/14
5.1 OCG-5/Doc. 5.1 JCOMMOPS: activity update and transition to Brest 07/09/13
5.2 OCG-5/Doc. 5.2 JCOMMOPS: budget, management, and staff overview 17/04/14
6.1 OCG-5/Doc. 6.1(1) Proposal for JCOMM Global and Regional Intercomparisons of Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Instruments 29/08/13
6.1 OCG-5/Doc. 6.1(2) Proposal for JCOMM Intercomparison of Seawater Salinity Measurements 29/08/13
J1.4 OCG-5/Doc. J1.4(1) WMO Rolling Review of Requirements 29/08/13
J1.4 OCG-5/Doc. J1.4(2) Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) 29/08/13
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Other Documents
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OCG-5-INF1-Logisitics Logistics information 15/07/2013
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There are 31 participants associated with Fifth Session of the JCOMM Observations Coordination Group (OCG) .

OCG members
Invited guests
JCOMMOPS
JCOMM Co-Presidents and Coordinators
Secretariat
Other
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Participant Stats:
Total Invited: 36
Confirmed: 31
Not confirmed: 0
Unapproved: 0
Not-participating: 5
Rejected: 0
Group(s): GOOS, IOC, JCOMM, OOS.
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Created at 08:25 on 18 Sep 2012 by OceanExpert Manager
Last Updated at 16:04 on 14 Jul 2015 by OceanExpert Manager