noaa’s alaska region collaboration team (arctic)
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NOAA’s Alaska Region Collaboration Team (ARCTic). Laura Furgione Alaska Regional Team Lead January 25, 2007. Alaska Region. Unique Alaska Statistics 54% U.S. coast 66% U.S. continental shelf 47,300 miles tidal shoreline Population: 664,000 Commerce - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NOAA’s Alaska Region Collaboration Team
(ARCTic)
Laura FurgioneAlaska Regional Team Lead
January 25, 2007
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Alaska RegionUnique Alaska Statistics
54% U.S. coast66% U.S. continental shelf47,300 miles tidal shorelinePopulation: 664,000
CommerceMore than 3,000 ships a year utilize Unimak Pass (Aleutian Islands) Alaska waters provide half of all U.S. seafoodAlaska has the leading air cargo hub and commercial fishery port
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ARCTic: Key PartnersNOAA Supported Partnerships (IOOS & RISA)
Alaska Ocean Observing System, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment & Policy, Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research, International Arctic Research Center,
Academic/Extramural ResearchUniversity of Alaska, North Pacific Research Board, U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Pacific Region Integrated Data Enterprise
StateAlaska State Departments (i.e., Governor’s Office, Fish and Game, Military and Veterans Affairs, Public Safety, Alaska Marine Highway)
TribesAlaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, Various Alaska Native Corporations
InteragencyNSF, International Polar Year, MMS, USCG, FAA, EPA, ACOE, USGS, and DOE
Non-profitAlaska SeaLife Center, Imaginarium Science Discovery Center
IndustryFairweather Inc., Oil and Gas Exploration Entities, Fishing Associations via the North Pacific Fishery Management Council
InternationalEnvironment Canada, Japan Meteorological Agency, Intl. Pacific Halibut Commission, U.S.-Canada Salmon Commission, North Pacific Marine Science Commission, Tokyo and Montreal Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers
Special Regional EffortsAlaska Marine Ecosystem Forum
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NOAA’s Alaska Challenges
Limited Hydrographic SurveysCompile complete inventory of existing data and prioritize assessment
No Consistent Geodetic DatumNOS National Geodetic Survey support needed for Geoid model
Limited Observations for Management/Safety
River Observations – only 100 sites (6,000 sq. miles each on average)Coastal Marine Observations - only 9 sites for entire coastEcosystem Observations - no forage fish surveys
Backlog of Electronic Navigation Charts
Need complete set of vector data charts in large scale
Limited Atmospheric Emission Monitoring
CO2 & Methane—only one monitoring site at Barrow (methane released from permafrost melt)
Consequences of Climate ChangeSea Ice Loss—erosion, fisheries management, marine mammals, shipping increaseWarming—permafrost loss, land transportation, floodingEcosystem change—resource management, invasive species, human health impacts
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NOAA’s Alaska Opportunities
Leverage Existing ResourcesImprove data availability (issue of national vs. regional access)Connect research and operational groupsSeek data sharing partnerships (federal, state, local, industry)
Enhance and Digitize Sea Ice Historical DatabaseArctic Observing Network (AON)
NAS Study: “Build from existing and planned efforts”Pan-Arctic Observational Infrastructure
Satellites, terrestrial observations, ocean buoys/moorings, weather stations, hydrologic monitoring stations, ecological sampling networks
NOAA Fleet Outreach and Data ShareNOS and NWS Service Enhancement SurveyExpand Cooperative Programs for Real Time Data Collection
NMAO - Miller Freeman, Oscar Dyson, Rainier, Fairweather, John CobbChartered fishing vessels, Alaska Marine Highway System
Backup Material
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Alaska Region
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ARCTic MembershipName Line Position/Title
Laura Furgione NWS Team Lead and Director, Alaska RegionEddie Bernard OAR Director, Pacific Marine Environmental Lab
Steven K. Davis NMFS Regional NEPA Coordinator
Dave Hofmann OAR Director, Global Monitoring Division, Earth System Research Laboratory
Kris Holderied NOS Acting Director, Kasitsna Bay Laboratory
John Jensen NESDIS Strategic Planning Officer, National Climatic Data Center
Peter Jones NMFS Alaska Regional Planner
Lance Seman NESDIS
Station Manager, Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station
Mike Sigler NMFS Habitat and Ecological Processes Research Program Leader, Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Chris Strager NWS Deputy Director, Alaska RegionJohn Whitney NOS Scientific Support Coordinator for AlaskaDave Zezula NOS Alaska Region Navigation Manager, Office of Coast Survey
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ARCTic Operational Model—
1Assess, define, and prioritize on-going collaborative activities in support of:
Enhancing customer serviceNurturing internal and national external partnershipsExercising global leadershipPromoting organizational excellenceStriving for leadership excellence and accountability
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ARCTic Operational Model—
2Engage and collaborate with the other regional team members to ensure consistency & efficiency.Improve 2-Way Internal Communication Flow
Consistency of information flowMechanisms, development, and utilization
Regional Web-based Portal
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ARCTic: Key PartnersNOAA Supported Partnerships (RISA & IOOS)
Alaska Ocean Observation SystemAlaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)Arctic Observing Network (AON)Cooperative Institute For Arctic Research (CIFAR) and International Arctic Research Center (IARC) - UAF
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NOAA’s Alaska Challenges—
1Limited Observations
River Observations 100 sites representing 6,000 square miles (size of Connecticut)
Needed to assist in water resource servicesCoastal Marine Observations
9 sites primarily in Cook Inlet or Prince William SoundNeeded to assist in climate monitoring, improving hazard resilient coastal communities, and improve maritime safety
Ecosystem ObservationsNo forage fish surveys
Need habitat, oceanographic, and lower trophic level information to support ecosystem-based management of fish, marine mammals and the coastal zone
Limited Atmospheric Emission MonitoringCarbon Dioxide and Methane
Only one site at Barrow and potentially Toolik Lake (NSF)Methane is released by melting permafrost
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NOAA’sAlaska Challenges—
2Consequences of Climate Change
Changes in Sea Ice (extent and duration)Coastal ErosionFisheries ManagementCo-Management of Marine MammalsIncreased Shipping
Navigation HazardsNautical charting requirementsPotential increase in HAZMAT incidents
Changes in Atmospheric Temperature (warming)Permafrost degradationOverland transportationGlacial melt - flooding
Changing EcosystemsResource ManagementInvasive SpeciesHuman Health Threats
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NOAA’s Alaska Opportunities—1
Leverage Established ResourcesStructure Data Management
National versus regional versus local availabilityEngage Researchers and Operational Groups
NSF, NPRB, IPY, U.S. Arctic Research Commission, etc.Seek Data Share Partnerships
National Snow & Ice Data CenterUSGS, ACOE, MMS, EPA, BLMState and Local Entities
Seabulk Nevada taking ground truth sea ice photos in Cook Inlet.
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NOAA Alaska Opportunities—2
Enhancement of Hydrographic SurveysCompile complete inventory of existing data and developed digitized database
NOS, NESDIS, NMFS, ACOE, USGS, MMS, etc.Coastal Inundation TeamData archived at NGDC
Prioritize inventory assessment Update and expand current geodetic datum
NGS support needed for Geoid modelWorking international aspects
Enhance Sea Ice Historical DatabaseAssemble complete inventory of existing data and develop digitized database
NOAA/NESDIS/NSIDCAOOS Sea Ice Working Group
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NOAA’s Alaska Opportunities—3
Arctic Observing Network (AON)Pan-Arctic Observational Infrastructure
Satellites (and ground truth validation)e.g., Alaska Climate Reference Network
Terrestrial ObservationsOcean Buoys and MooringsWeather StationsHydrologic Monitoring StationsEcological Sampling NetworksArctic Residents and Other Data Sources
NAS Study recommendation: “Build from existing and planned efforts.”
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NOAA’s Alaska Opportunities—4
NOAA Fleet Outreach and Data ShareNOS and NWS Service Enhancement SurveyExpand Cooperative Programs for Real Time DataCollection
NMAO: Miller Freeman, voluntary ship obs leader (1,519)Oscar Dyson, fisheries and oceanography vessel Rainier and Fairweather, primary hydrographic vesselsJohn Cobb
Chartered fishing vessels and Alaska ferry system