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Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Review – Ann Arbor, MI November 15-18, 2010

Observing Systems & Advanced Technology

Steve Ruberg

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GLERL Research Themes

Ecological Modeling and Forecasting

Observing Systems and

Advanced Technology

Ecosystem Dynamics

Information Services and

Products


NOAA 5-Year Research Plan• Emphasizes the integration of the

observational, experimental, and analytical tools that are at the core of NOAA’s research

NOAA Mission Support Goal • Satellite• Fleet• Modeling and Observations Infrastructure

NOAA Goals

What improvements to observing systems and analysis approaches will lead us to better predictions?


Observation Systems and Advanced Technology: Overview

• Theme Overview

– Laboratories

– Observation Platforms

– Sensor Development

– Real-time Observations

– Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association

• Satellite Remote Sensing

• Great Lakes Vessel Operations

• Data Acquisition and Data Management


Observing Systems and Advanced Technology Objectives

• In pursuit of the most advanced scientific tools

• Enabling Model/Forecast Validation and Verification

• Enabling Satellite and In Situ Sensor Calibration

• Working towards an integrated observation system

At GLERL, we will strengthen and integrate our observing system infrastructure by connecting engineering and science:


Marine Instrumentation

Limnology

Genetics

Micro-Cinematography

Overview of Ann Arbor Laboratories

Micro-cinematography

GeneticsLimnology

Marine Instrumentation Lab (MIL)


Overview of Ann Arbor Laboratories

AcousticsRemote Sensing Benthos

Remote Sensing Acoustics Benthos


Muskegon Laboratories

Observation Platforms: Plankton Survey System

GLERL designed vessel-towed platform

15

15

0

15

Depth(m)

RelativeFish

biomass(dB)

Zooplankton biomass

(mg/l)

Dissolved Oxygen(mg/l)

Temperature( C)

Night DayLake Erie - Sept 3, 2005


Benthic Mapping

Observation Platforms: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)

Pump Sampling

CTD System

Acoustic Positioning


SAW

FPW

$300,000 to SynkeraPolychlorinated Biphenyl tests

Pressure, Temp,

Conductivity

Dissolved Oxygen Arrays

5 mm

Application to gliders, sediment oxygen measurements, fish

Advancing Sensor DevelopmentNOAA Small Business Innovative Research derived from GLERL sensor requirements

Collaboration with industry partners

Completed Phase I Completed Phase I & II

Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON)


ReCON System Drivers

• Model/forecast input for GLERL and collaborator researchers

• Observations affecting water quality to regional managers

• Storm and rip current verification to NWS marine forecasters

• Telepresence outreach tools for NMS and GLERL partners

ReCON: Buoy and Fixed Observation Sites

University of Toledo (2)

Cleveland NASA Glenn

Thunder Bay National Marine

Sanctuary (3)

NOAA Field Station (2)

Saginaw Bay Multi-Stress (2)

Advanced Forecasting Tools

• Ecosystem Observations• Expert system based forecasting• Transition plan submitted in 2009

In-Situ Data Collection Platforms Future Directions

• Sensor Development and Feasibility Demonstrations

• Autonomous Vehicle Evaluations

• Cabled Observatory for Year-Round Observations

Applications and Users

Drinking Water QualityMarine SafetyHarmful Algal Bloom Forecasts Episodic Hypoxia Ice StudiesRip Current Warnings Beach Quality ForecastingOutreach and EducationSensor/System ResearchSensor Interoperability

Water DepartmentsNational Weather ServiceUnited States Coast GuardNational Marine SanctuariesEducatorsEcosystem Modeling and Forecasting ThemeEcosystem Dynamics Theme

ReCON Products• Model/forecast input observations to GLERL and collaborating

researchers• Observations affecting water quality to regional managers• Storm and rip current verification to National Weather Service

marine forecasters• Telepresence outreach tools for National Marine Sanctuaries

and GLERL partners

Telecast at Ann Arbor Hands on Museum


Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association

• GLERL is leading the design of the operational component of Great Lakes observing system

• Industry led enterprise approach to deploy the operational component of GLOS

• A nine month contract awarded to LimnoTech on Sept. 21st, 2010


Observation Systems and Advanced Technology

• Theme Overview– GLERL Labs

– Observation Platforms

– Sensor Development

– GLERL Real-time Observations

– GLOS RA and Near-Term Design Study

• Satellite Remote Sensing• Vessel Operations• Data Acquisition and Data Management

Questions


Ocean Policy Task Force Priority Objective Team #9

Recommendation for Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Observations, Mapping, and Infrastructure:

Strengthen and integrate Federal and non-Federal ocean observing systems, sensors, data collection platforms, data management, and mapping capabilities into a national system and integrate that system

Observing Systems and Advanced Technology Wrap up


Marine Instrumentation

Limnology

Genetics

Micro-Cinematography

GLERL Laboratories

Micro-cinemotography

GeneticsLimnology

Marine Instrumentation Lab (MIL)

Real-time Coastal Observation Network (ReCON)

Prototype of QuikSCAT Ice Cover Product for the

Great Lakes

Support internal research projects and operational mandates in addition to distribution to the regional user community via the NOAA CoastWatch Great Lakes Node in support of environmental science, decision making, and supporting research as well as educational and recreational activities.

Great Lakes CoastWatch


Data Management

MET

NDBC•

Dissemination

• Archive

AWIPS

NOAAPORT

GLOS:•

Dissemination• Archive

ReCONDat

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t&

Arc

hive

THREDDS

Custom

ers

5002 – “Storm”Remote Sensing Platform

Multi-beam SonarRemotely Operated Vehicles

5501Fast Response Buoy Tender

Real-Time Coastal Obs NetworkMoored Instrumentation

8001 – “Laurentian”Small Research Vessel

Lake Michigan Offshore MonitoringLake-wide Benthic Survey

GLERL Vessels

Conclusions

Observing Systems and Advanced Technology theme both supports and leads science directions

GLERL is working towards an operational, multi-stage Great Lakes observing system to enable transformational science

GLERL’s analytical laboratories provide a process-level understanding of ecosystems and support calibration/validation/verification

Questions?

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