10th Meeting of the GOOS Scientific Steering Committee
GSSC-X
Meeting
13 - 16 March 2007
Location
Organiser(s) & Staff
Participation
Seoul Olympic Parktel, 88 Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Organiser(s) & Staff
Participation
By invitation only.
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- 1 - OPENING AND WELCOME
The Tenth Session of the Global Ocean Observing System Scientific Steering Committee (GSSC-X) will be opened by the Chairperson, Dr John Field, at 09.00 hours on Tuesday, 13 March 2007, at the Seoul Olympic Parktel, Seoul, Republic of Korea. The working language of the Session will be English only. - 1,2 - Formation of Sessional Working Groups
Under this agenda item, the Committee will agree on the focused topics of the session, and formation of a sessional working group for each topic. Those working groups will be convened in parallel during afternoons of second and third days of the session, and will report to the Committee under the relevant agenda items or at the morning session of the fourth day. - 1.1 - Adoption of Agenda
The Committee will be invited to adopt the agenda for the session on the basis of the provisional agenda. The Committee then will agree its hours of work and other practical session arrangements. The documentation will be introduced by the Secretariat. The Chairperson or any other members of the Committee may request the consideration of additional issues. In that case, they would be requested to prepare the relevant documentation and submit it to the Secretariat in due time.
GSSC-X/1.1(3) GSSC-X Provisional Timetable - 10 - DATE AND PLACE OF THE NEXT SESSION The Committee will decide on the dates and place of its eleventh session.
- 11 - CLOSURE OF THE SESSION
The Tenth Session of the Global Ocean Observing System Scientific Steering Committee (GSSC-X) is expected to close on Friday, 16 March 2007. - 2 - INTRODUCTION
- 2.1 - Role of GSSC, I-GOOS, and GOOS Project Office in GOOS
The Committee will firstly review the role of GSSC, I-GOOS, and GOOS Project Office, particularly based on its amended Terms of Reference at the 23rd Session of the IOC Assembly (June 2005). The Committee is invited to advise on its future commitment, in particular, on prioritization of issues that the Committee should focus on during the next intersessional period. The Committee is also invited to recall its role toward I-GOOS, GOOS Project Office, and sponsor organizations (ICSU, IOC, UNEP, and WMO). - 2.2 - Review of GSSC-IX actions and I-GOOS VII recommendations to GSSC
Under this agenda item, the Committee will review the work undertaken during the intersessional period, to follow up the action plans made by its previous Session, as well as the status against the recommendations to the Committee from 7th session of I-GOOS (April 2005). The Committee is then invited to advise I-GOOS IX and further the IOC Assembly on the official approval of the regional alliances. The Committee is invited to advise on its plans for the pending actions during the next intersessional period, in conjunction with the agenda items within this session. The Committee is then invited to advise I-GOOS IX and further the IOC Assembly on the official approval of the regional alliances.
GSSC-X/2.2 Review of Actions from GSSC-IX - 3 - GLOBAL GOOS
- 3.1 - Global Climate Change: Gaps in Our Understanding
The Committee will be presented with reports by the chairperson of the Ocean Observations Panel for Climate (OOPC), on the progress in phased implementation of the sustained global ocean observing system for climate and relevant development in strategy. The Committee is invited to consider future GSSC contribution on this topic, and in particular, further steps needed.
GSSC-X/3.1 OOPC report - 4 - COASTAL GOOS
- 4.1 - Recommendations of Joint JCOMM-GSSC-GRA ad hoc Task Team
The Committee will be presented with reports by Dr. Tom Malone, on the recommendations made by the Joint JCOMM-GSSC-GRA ad hoc Task Team on Implementing the Coastal Module of GOOS, which had its meeting in June 2006. The Committee is invited to review and advise on the report of this meeting and recommendations, and consider it in the discussion on future plans and actions for next intersessional period.
GSSC-X/4.1 Summary Report of the Joint JCOMM-GSSC-GRA ad hoc Task Team on Implementing the Coastal Module of GOOS - 4.2 - Recommendations from the Third GOOS Regional Forum
The Committee will review the recommendation made during the 3rd Forum of the GOOS Regional Alliances (November 2006), particularly on the coastal issues in regions, and advise on its actions to follow-up during next intersessional period.
GSSC-X/4.2 Summary Report on Third GOOS Regional Alliance Forum - 4.3 - Coastal Hazards and Ocean Observations: gaps
Based on the reports and presentations above, the Committee will discuss on the current capabilities, plans and gaps in the area of coastal observations and hazard warning. The Committee is invited to identify the immediate actions to be made during the intersessional period, to facilitate and enhance ongoing efforts for Coastal observations.
GSSC-X/4.3 Coastal Hazard Reduction and a Strategy for Regional Ocean Observing Systems for Developing Countries - 5 - GOOS IMPLEMENTATION
- 5.1 - Pilot Projects
- 5.1.1 - Ocean Chlorophyll Pilot Project
Under this agenda item, the Committee will be presented with reports by the Chairperson on the progress of the Ocean Chlorophyll Pilot Project initiated by GOOS and POGO. The Committee is invited to review and advise on the future implementation of the project.
GSSC-X/5.1 ChlorOGIN (Chlorophyll Ocean Global Integrated Network) - 5.1.2 - Planning Other Pilot Projects
Under this agenda item, the Committee will be reported on the status of Ocean Tracking Network (OTN). It will then review and advise on other pilot projects, if any. The Committee is then invited to consider formalizing an intersessional review mechanism for proposals. The Committee is also invited to consider its future role in coordination of various pilot projects within GOOS framework. - 5.2 - Coastal GOOS Implementation
In conjunction with agenda item 4, the Committee will discuss on actions to be made during the next intersessional period for coastal GOOS implementations, particularly with clear priorities. The Committee is invited to draw a list of prioritized actions and recommendations for coastal GOOS implementation. In particular, the Committee will review discussions regarding the establishment of PICO and links with IGOS and GTOS, and consolidate a recommendation to I-GOOS on this issue.
GSSC-X/5.2 Report on Coastal GOOS Implementation - 5.3 - Role of JCOMM
In conjunction with agenda item 3, the Committee will discuss on JCOMM role in terms of the implementing arms of GOOS. Recognizing JCOMM’s essential role in coordination of the global ocean observations, the Committee will review and discuss on the possible roles of and contributions by JCOMM to coastal observations; how can JCOMM make a difference, what can it take on, criteria for taking on observations (also to be discussed/recalled agenda item 4.1). The Committee is invited to set recommendations to JCOMM and to I-GOOS on these issues.
GSSC-X/5.3 JCOMM report to GSSC-X - 5.4 - Role of industry and interest in ocean observations and products
Under this agenda item, the Committee is invited to review and discuss on needs and requirements of the private sector toward ocean observations and products. It will further review the ongoing and planned activities for ocean observations and relevant research initiated by the industrial sector. The committee is invited to consider ways and set recommendations to enhance private sector involvement in the full implementation of a sustained global ocean observing system. - 5.5 - Data Management: Coordination with IODE and GOSIC
Under this agenda item, the Committee will be presented with IODE report which contains proposals on implementing GOOS data management in cooperation with IODE and JCOMM Data Management programme area. The Committee will then be presented a report by Dr Christina Lief on the Global Observing Systems Information Center (GOSIC), which provides access to data and information, and overviews of the structure and programs for the GCOS, GOOS, and GTOS. The Committe is invited to consider the proposals by IODE in line with GSSC short/medium/long term plans and priorities. The Committee is also invited to review the GOSIC activities (http://www.gosic.org), and carefully consider what GOSIC is doing and whether there is any overlap in the GOOS community in activities and bring feedback to GOSIC on its future implementation – particularly in development/improvement of the GOOS matrix. The Committee is also invited to consider how the GOOS community use / will use this resource in GOOS implementation.
GSSC-X/5.5.2 GOSIC report
GSSC-X/5.5.1 Cooperation with IODE - 5.6 - Support for research activities in GOOS framework
The Committee will review the needs and existing restrictions to sustain research activities such as underway measurements by thermosalinographs, acoustic doppler current profiler, and eco sounders. The Committee will also be reported on the Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT), aiming to to foster the development and use of effective and reliable in situ sensors and platforms. The Committee will be invited to consider and seek for ways to support such activities, in view of the benefit and necessity of research activities as part of GOOS.
GSSC-X/5.6.2 The Alliance for Coastal Technologies
GSSC-X/5.6.1 Enhancing Efficiency of the Research Fleet for Underway measurements - 5.7 - Role of Regional Programmes
The Committee will review the activities of regional programmes such as ICES and PICES, and advise on their further implementation from GOOS perspectives.
GSSC-X/5.7.1 PICES Report
GSSC-X/5.7.2 ICES report - 5.8 - GOOS and GEO
Under this agenda item, the Committee will be presented with report on the GEO-related activities by the ocean community as a whole; particularly on the establishment of GEO Coastal Zone Community of Practice under the GEO User Interface Committee. It will review the participation of GOOS in GEO/GEOSS process in general. The Committee is invited to consolidate recommendations/actions to GOOS community on future activities regarding GEO/GEOSS, particularly on communication within ocean community and with GEO Secretariat.
GSSC-X/5.8 GEO Coastal Zone Community of Practice - 6 - REPORTS OF THE SESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC WORKING GROUPS
- 6.1 - Rgional Issues: East Asia
Under this agenda item, the Committee will review briefly the results of the Scientific Workshop which is to be held on 13 March 2007, particularly the conclusions of each session in view of regional perceptive. The Committee is invited to decide on the theme and structure for a similar workshop with its next session. - 6.2 - Reports of the parallel Working Groups
The Committee will be reported by the chairs of sessional work groups on the conclusions and recommendations from each working group session. The Committee is invited to make decisions based on sessional working groups reports, with amendment as necessary, and complement its action plans and recommendations at the end of the session. - 7 - GSSC SHORT, MEDIUM TO LONG-TERM PRIORITIES AND ACTIONS The Committee will consolidate a set of actions for itself during the next inter-sessional period, and prioritize among those actions, considering its short, medium and long-term vision
- 8 - INPUT TO I-GOOS VIII Under this agenda item, the Committee will consolidate a set of recommendations arising during the session and working groups to the I-GOOS VIII.
- 9 - MEMBERSHIP The Committee will decide on its membership, and make decisions if required.
Report
| Code | Name | Updated on | Action |
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| GOOS-161 | GSSC-X Report | 11/04/2008 |
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Presentation
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Background Documents
| Agenda | Code | Name | Updated on | Action |
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| Agenda | Code | Name | Updated on | Action |
| 2.1 | GSSC-X/B2.1 | IOC Resolution XXIII-5 | 11/02/2009 |
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| 2.2 | GOOS-145 | I-GOOS-VII and I-GOOS-X1 Report | 25/09/2006 |
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| 2.2 | GOOS-151 | GSSC-IX Report | 28/08/2006 |
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| 4.1 | GSSC-X/B4.1(1) | Joint JCOMM-GSSC-GRA Report 30 Aug 2006 (Draft) - Comments from GSSC Member 26 Oct 2006 | 07/03/2007 |
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| 4.1 | GSSC-X/B4.1(4) | Review from 3rd GRA Forum on on ad hoc Task Team recommendations on Coastal GOOS | 08/02/2007 |
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| 4.1 | GSSC-X/B4.1(3) | IOGOOS comment on comment on ad hoc Task Team recommendations on Coastal GOOS | 02/03/2007 |
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| 4.1 | GSSC-X/B4.1(2) | Response/Comment by the JCOMM Management Committee on the Joint JCOMM-GSSC-GRA ad hoc Task Team recommendations | 02/03/2007 |
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| 4.2 | GSSC-X/B/4.2 | Draft report of the 3rd GOOS Regional Alliance Forum | 20/02/2007 |
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| 4.3 | IGOS Coastal Theme Report | 18/06/2014 |
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There are 24 participants associated with 10th Meeting of the GOOS Scientific Steering Committee .
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Participant Stats:
Total Invited: 33
Confirmed: 24
Not confirmed: 0
Unapproved: 0
Not-participating: 9
Rejected: 0
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Participant Stats:
Total Invited: 33
Confirmed: 24
Not confirmed: 0
Unapproved: 0
Not-participating: 9
Rejected: 0
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Created at 12:03 on 12 Sep 2006 by Candyce Clark
Last Updated at 14:30 on 23 Nov 2010 by Sungmin O