WMO-IOC Data Buoy Cooperation Panel

DBCP Technical Document No. 32

Presentations at the DBCP Scientific and Technical Workshop

Jeju, Republic of Korea, 15-16 October 2007

   
 

The Workshop is organized in sessions that address the following themes:

  1. Applications of Collected Data – research and operational data applications; case studies.

  2. Technological Demands and  Developments – demands for enhanced observations collection technology; innovations or developments in related marine observation systems; developments in buoys/instruments (e.g. wave measurements).

  3. Operational Practices and Enhancements – evaluation or analysis of operational performance or trials; data communications and data assimilation; performance and efficiency benchmarking; new systems and practices.

  4. National Practices– national practices regarding partnerships, instrument quality assurance, data processing and observation quality control, metadata standards, data dissemination and satellite data telecommunications.

Session 1: Applications of Collected Data

1.

Applications of Collected Data from Argos Drifter, NOAA Satellite Tracked Buoy in the East Sea of Korea

Young-Sang Suh (NFRDI, Republic of Korea)

Abstract Presentation

2.

Observation of Hurricanes from Air-Deployed Drifters

Peter Niiler (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, USA), Rick Lumpkin (NOAA/AOML, USA)

Abstract Presentation

3., 4.

Long-term comparison of drifters from four manufacturers deployed in 2006

Mayra Pazos and Shaun Dolk (NOAA/AOML, USA)

Abstract Presentation
Animation

5.

Partnerships for New GEOSS Applications for the Indian Ocean Region

Sidney Thurston (NOAA, Office of Global Programs, USA)

Abstract Presentation


Session 2: Technological Demands and Developments

6.

Iridium Location Quality: Is it Good Enough for Drifters?

David Meldrum (Scottish Association for Marine Science, United Kingdom)

Abstract Presentation

7.

Evaluation of SVP-B Drifters Reporting Through Iridium

Jean Rolland (Météo-France, France)

Abstract Presentation

8.

Iridium at CLS

Bill Woodward (CLS America, USA)

Abstract Presentation

9.

New Generations of Iridium and Argos Drifters

Sergei Motyzhev (Marine Hydrophysical Institute NASU, Ukraine)

Abstract Presentation

10.

Putting Argos-3, Two Way High Data Rate Capabilities into Practice

Christian Ortega (CLS, France)

Abstract Presentation

11.

Developments in Telemetry, Data Display, Buoy Configurations and Sensors at Axys Technologies

Mark Blaseckie (Axys Technologies Inc., Canada)

Abstract Presentation

12.

Drifting Instrumented Chains. New Technical Development and Applications

Luca Centurioni (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, USA)

Abstract Presentation

13.

Recent Developments in Tsunami R&D and Forecast Systems

Paul Freitag (NOAA/PMEL, USA) (on behalf of Chris Meinig)

Abstract Presentation

14.

Operational Forecasting of Marine Meteorology by Model and Observation in KMA

Dr. Jang-Won Seo (Korea Meteorological Association, Republic of Korea)

Abstract Presentation

15.

Preconditioning of Arctic Sea Ice for Summer Minima

Ignatius Rigor (Polar Science Center, University of Washington, USA)

Abstract Presentation
Animation


Session 3: Operational Practices and Enhancements

16.

Tsunameter Equipment Standards

Ken Jarrott (Bureau of Meteorology, Australia)

Abstract Presentation

17.

Mooring Modifications for Reduced Losses to Vandalism

H. Paul Freitag (NOAA/PMEL, USA)

Abstract Presentation

18.

Enhancements of the Arctic Buoys for the International Polar Year

Ignatius Rigor (Polar Science Center, University of Washington)

Abstract Presentation

19.

Operation of Storm Surge Monitoring System of NORI for Coastal Disaster Prevention

Mr. Kwan-Chang LIM (National Oceanographic Research Institute, Republic of Korea)

Abstract Presentation


Session 4: National Practices

20.

NESDIS Satellites and the Argos DCS Instruments

Chris O’Connor (NOAA/NESDIS, USA)

Abstract Presentation

21.

The Data Assembly Center at the U.S. National Data Buoy Center

Bill Burnett (NOAA/NDBC, USA)

Abstract Presentation