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WHAT IS EMODNET? Network of +120 organizations assembling marine data, data products and metadata from diverse sources within Europe in a uniform way Aim = to unlock fragmented/hidden marine data Initiated by the European Commission in response to the EU GP on Future Maritime Policy, launched in June 2006 now core part of Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative
The Central Portal www.emodnet.eu Acts as a gateway to the thematic EMODnet portals Also develops data products combining data from at least 2 thematic data portals
Bathymetry (Dick Schaap) Geology (Alan Stevenson) Human Activities (Alvise Bragadan) Seabed Habitats (Jacques Populus) Chemistry (Alessandra Giorgetti) Biology (Simon Claus) Physics (Antonio Novellino) 6,350,000 spent on preparatory Actions 2008-2010 Seven EMODnet thematic portals www.emodnet-bathymetry.eu www.emodnet-geology.eu www.emodnetseabedhabitats.eu www.emodnet-chemistry.eu www.emodnet-biology.eu www.emodnet-physics.eu www.emodnethumanactivities.eu
The EMODnet Secretariat Overarching goal to develop a more efficient, effective, fit for purpose EMODnet which is better known and more widely used 1. Coordination & internal communication Steering Committee / internal updates / guide entry portal / support MODEG 2. Monitoring Test functionality / implement progress indicators / collect user-feedback / progress reports / report lessons learned / guide portals to improve them 3. Dissemination and Outreach Prepare/give on-line demonstrations / videos / brochure/ posters etc.
Hosting of the Secretariat Hosted by the Flemish Government at the InnovOcean site in Oostende, (Belgium) European Marine Board EMODnet Secretariat UNESCO IOC -IODE Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
Identified new needs More involvement of private sector Convergence of EMODnet, data collection in fisheries and Copernicus marine service Improving availability of fisheries data Improving access to data from environmental reporting Improving access to data from EU research projects Optimising observing networks (Sea basin checkpoints) Calls for tender in June (?) to extend this process to the Atlantic, Arctic, Baltic and Black Sea with three-year projects The Commission will give priority to the Euro Argo Infrastructure. Other observation, sampling or surveying programmes could also be supported provided that they satisfy the same conditions of European added-value. European Commission Roadmap for Marine Knowledge 2020 : http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/txt/?uri=swd:2014:149:fin
Conclusion EMODnet is a long term marine data initiative We are in the middle of development the service is already useful but much has to be done in the coming years to make it Fully operational Provide the best available data Become more user friendly Can only be done together: we need your help!
Preparatory Actions for European Marine Observation and Data Network MARE 2010/02 - Physical Parameters [SI2.579120] - Knowledge base for growth and innovation in ocean economy: assembly and dissemination of marine data for seabed mapping MARE/2012/10 - Lot 6 Physics [SI2.656795] A Novellino G Manzella D Schaap S Pouliquen L Rickards P Gorringe
EMODnet Physics EMODnet Physics objectives: Provide a single point of access to marine near real time and achieved data on physical conditions as monitored by: Fixed Stations 1, Ferrybox 1, (Euro) Argo 2, Gliders 2, HF Radars 2 Parameters: Sea Temperature 1, Sea Level 1, Sea Salinity 1, Winds 1, Waves 1, Sea Currents 1, Light Attenuation 1, Ice Coverage 2, Sea Level trends 2 Build up on existing infrastructures by adding value not complexity Ensure data access to any user Facilitate integration and interoperability with further systems (INSPIRE compliant, WMS, WFS, etc.) Bring together the main European Marine Observation and Data Communities (EuroGOOS ROOSs, MyOcean, SeaDataNet, etc) Attract new data and new data providers Attract new users and stakeholders Full engagement of the EuroGOOS ROOSs* (50% of the budget to empower ROOSs data interoperability infrastructure) 1 MARE/2010/06 (2011-2013) 2 MARE/2012/10 Lot 6 (2013 2016)
EMODnet Physics Interoperability Reinforce WMS WFS Web services socials Sustain
EMODnet Physics INSPIRE Services DISCOVER VIEW DOWNLOAD WMS/WFS Data Policy Open & Free www.emodnet-physics.eu
EMODNET PHYSICS DASHBOARD Available interoperability services http://www.emodnet-physics.eu/map/dashboard/default.aspx Web Service http://www.emodnet-physics.eu/map/service/wsemodnet2.aspx WMS/WFS http://www.emodnet-physics.eu/map/service/defaultwms.aspx Web Catalougue http://www.emodnet-physics.eu/map/service/catalog.aspx
www.emodnet-physics.eu
Additional stations not yet in the current system identified by JERICO, EMODnet Physics and MyO
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ettsolutions.emodnet
ROOS ENGAGEMENT 50% of the EMODnet Physics budget directly to support ROOSs activities Identify and establish links to new data providers and platforms Optimize the links between the different data providers Identify any possible issues in relation to data sharing from potential new data originators Harmonization of platform names, common vocabularies, improve the readiness and functionalities in the current system i.e. Improve the back-end infrastructure Prepare the current regional data portals to handle data from other platforms i.e. gliders, HF Radars etc.(if not already done) Optimize the data flow and visibility of European FerryBox data
ROOS ENGAGEMENT 50% of the EMODnet Physics budget directly to support ROOSs activities Special focus in the Mediterranean to link/sync EMODnet activities to ongoing similar MONGOOS activities Focus on engaging the Northern African countries to enable access to more data from the region Link the EMODnet/EuroGOOS/MONGOOS activities to activities in Africa GOOS IBI-ROOS focus to collect and make available HF radar data from the region via the IBI data portal in a harmonized way to support the activities in the European HF radar group Arctic ROOS, expanding the area by inviting Iceland to join the activities, sharing data, potentially joining Arctic ROOS and EuroGOOS? BOOS and NOOS focus to make additional FerryBox data available
EMODnet Physics approach Build on existing infrastructures and avoid duplication of efforts Improve back office infrastructure for the benefit of the ROOSs and contributing institutes Give visibility and awareness to everyone Crate added value interoperability layers on top of the existing infrastructure Reach new stakeholders and users Increase the amount of available data from additional platforms and platforms types (gliders, HF radars,.) Give feedback and support to contributing institutes Contribute to a stronger community on local, regional, European and global scales EMODnet Physics
European HF Radar Group EMODnet Physics has been asked to: Initiate a coordinated approach to HF radar data in Europe User-driven European Network of HF radar experts
FIRST: MAKE AN INVENTORY OF THE CURRENT SYSTEMS IN EUROPE AND LOOK AT PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES, AT LEAST FROM USA AND AUSTRALIA THEN ADD EUROPEAN SPECIFICITIES. Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System (www.sccoos.org) Australian Coastal Ocean Radar network (ACORN) (http://imos.org.au/acorn.html) What were the main issues during the installation phase? Site Selection and Approvals Radar choice Environmental Concerns electromagnetic Environmental Concerns impacts on ground, plants, animals, views Power Communications Operations, monitoring and maintenance Calibration Power outages and communication failures Air-conditioning Radar system robustness Security JERICO - 22
GEO HF RADAR GLOBAL TASK, WWW.IOOS.NOAA.GOV/GLOBALHFR/WELCOME.HTML
THE IBERIC NETWORK OF HF RADARS, WWW.IBEROREDHF.ES
European HFR Group THREE KEY COMPONENTS FOR IOOS Observing High-Frequency (HF) Radar (operational) Gliders (being developed) Animal Telemetry Network (ATN, planning) JERICO - 25
HF RADAR AS A LEADING COMPONENT FOR COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM (hourly, 1-km) JERICO - 26
CALIFORNIA HIGH-FREQUENCY (HF) RADAR NETWORK In 2005, the California State invested $21 million to install 54 HF radar systems. US IOOS is now providing $1.5M/year to operate the California HF radar network JERICO - 27
SOME OPERATIONAL HF RADAR SYSTEMS OVER EUROPE (non-exhaustive) THERE ARE A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF HFR SYSTEMS ALONG EUROPEAN COAST BUT UNTIL NOW NOT A GLOBAL STRATEGY NEITHER VIEW OF THE COVERAGE (AND GAPS) JERICO - 28
European HFR Group First step, make an inventory of existing networks in Europe on the way Then discuss challenges such as: Data formats, processing, quality & management Produce recommendations in collaboration with the EuroGOOS DATAMEQ WG Data distribution and exchange Data assimilation into operational models Good practices for operating HFR radar; frequency sharing & coordination Applications & innovation Dissemination - Make use of the EuroGOOS ROOSs and ROOS data portals for dissemination of data Explore links to the EuroGOOS TPWG Technology Plan WG
European HFR Group 1st informal meeting as a side event at the MyO Annual Meeting in Athens (27th March) to establish the group, discuss common issues, and presentations from group members ~ 18 attendees A COST proposal was submitted in late March - European Marine Observation and Forecasting High Frequency Radar network (EMOF-HFRnet) Splinter session on EMODnet Physics/HF Radars at EGU, 29 th April, Vienna Introduced at the JERICO general Assembly, 5-7 May, Oslo Next meeting as a side event to the EuroGOOS Conference in Lisbon, Monday 27 th October Working on promoting the HFR activities within DG MARE to enable dedicated funding to support the activities in EMODnet Phase 3 Interested to join? Contact: patrick.gorringe@eurogoos.eu
European HFR Group Many non-eurogoos, non-rooss members raising awareness to our activities GEO HF Radar Global Task inventory HZG and AZTI assisting me with the work