A Canadian contribution to an integrated Atlantic ocean observing system (IAOOS)

Douglas W.R. Wallace, Brad De Young, Sara Iverson, Julie Laroche, Fred Whoriskey, Marlon Lewis, Phillippe Archambault, Fraser Davidson, Denis Gilbert, Blair Greenan, Pierre Pepin, Catherine Johnson, Dave Hebert, Neil Gall, Jim Hanlon, Soeren Rysgaard, Bill Carter, Randy Gillespie, Dwight House, Paul SnelgrovePaul Myers, Marcel Babin, Paul Holthus, Andrew Rae

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Abstract

We review opportunities, impediments, regional scope and principles for a Canadian contribution to an Integrated Atlantic Ocean Observing System (IAOOS) in the context of the Galway Alliance. This contribution should build on what exists, plan ahead for data management and data access, be flexible and sustainable, encourage international involvement, be science-led, foster research aggregation, and have close links to remote sensing, data assimilation and prediction programs. Existing programs that can contribute are described, and new initiatives that will broaden relevance of the Observing System are identified, including biological/ ecosystem observations. Specific platforms and technologies for both near-shore and offshore waters are listed, together with areas where new developments are needed. Finally, we outline a strategy for the development of an Atlantic Canada Regional Ocean Observing System (ACROOS).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Oceans - St. John's, OCEANS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479949182
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 6 2015
Event2014 Oceans - St. John's, OCEANS 2014 - St. John's, Canada
Duration: Sept 14 2014Sept 19 2014

Publication series

Name2014 Oceans - St. John's, OCEANS 2014

Conference

Conference2014 Oceans - St. John's, OCEANS 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CitySt. John's
Period9/14/149/19/14

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2014 IEEE.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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