PML questionnaire: marine monitoring systems

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The UK project CAMPUS has been developing new methods to bring together models and observations for monitoring the marine environment and enabling ecosystem-based management (www.campus-marine.org). This project is focussed on the North East Atlantic, but we would like to explore how the methods and technologies could be applied elsewhere, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. We would be grateful if you could complete this short questionnaire about your current use of marine models and observations and your priorities for future development. If you have any questions or comments please contact Susan Kay, suka@pml.ac.uk.

1a. Please give your name

1b. Your organisation and role

1c. What country do you work in?

1d. Which of these best describes your interest in marine monitoring and management?

manager of the marine environment

user of the marine environment

researcher

decision maker

Other:

Clear selection

2a. Which of the following are used for routine, operational monitoring in your seas?

models

satellite observations

in situ sampling

data from measuring systems such as buoys, Argo floats, ships of opportunity

data from autonomous vehicles such as gliders

Other:

2b. Do your current systems make any use of data assimilation to integrate observational data into models?

Yes

Don't know

Clear selection

2c. If data assimilation is used, what observations are assimilated (e.g. satellite sea surface temperature, Argo profiles)?

3a. CAMPUS is developing the following methods and technologies. Which of them could be useful in your seas?

Improved modelling of fine-scale and short-term events such as phytoplankton blooms and oxygen depletion.

The ability to assimilate data from both satellites and gliders into models.

Methods for optimising the design of cost-effective monitoring networks.

Methods for smart sampling, where a glider track is determined by model-based assessment of where interesting features can be found.

A method for cost effective monitoring of eutrophication parameters.

A model-based system for early warning of harmful algal blooms (www.habreports.org).

3b. Which of them would be your highest priorities? Please choose up to 3.

Improved modelling of fine-scale and short-term events such as phytoplankton blooms and oxygen depletion.

The ability to assimilate data from both satellites and gliders into models.

Methods for optimising the design of cost-effective monitoring networks.

Methods for smart sampling, where a glider track is determined by model-based assessment of where interesting features can be found.

A method for cost effective monitoring of eutrophication parameters.

A model-based system for early warning of harmful algal blooms (www.habreports.org).

3c. What barriers do you see to adopting these innovations?

Set-up costs

Running costs

Lack of skills for developing the system

Lack of skills for operating the system once established

Other:

4. Could we contact you for further information about any of your answers? If so, please give your email address.

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