Description
This initiative focuses on refining the design of multi-platform experiments by integrating a myriad of in-situ observation tools, like CTD, ADCP, gliders, uCTD, drifters, and more, with advanced remote sensing technologies, such as nadir altimetry and wide-swath altimetry from SWOT. The integration is further optimized through Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs), ensuring that the observational setups are maximally effective and efficient.
Impact During the Project
Optimized Data Collection:
Traditional State: Historically, in-situ and remote sensing observational tools might have been deployed in isolation or without comprehensive integration strategies.
Advancement: By improving the design and coordination of multi-platform experiments, this initiative ensures a seamless and enhanced data collection process, minimizing redundancies and maximizing data accuracy and relevance.
Enhanced Understanding through Simulation:
Traditional State: Without OSSEs, observational strategies could be based on previous experiments or heuristic understanding, potentially leading to inefficiencies or data gaps.
Advancement: OSSEs provide a simulated environment to test the efficiency and efficacy of different observational tools and strategies before actual deployment, ensuring the best observational design is selected.
Impact Post Project
Holistic Understanding of Marine Systems:
Traditional State: Independent or poorly integrated observation systems might provide fragmented insights into marine systems, leaving potential knowledge gaps.
Advancement: The synergistic approach of combining various in-situ and remote sensing tools offers a holistic view of marine systems, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of oceanic processes.
Resource Efficiency:
Traditional State: Deploying observational tools without an optimized strategy could result in resource wastage and suboptimal data collection.
Advancement: Through OSSE-driven design improvements, resources are utilized efficiently, ensuring that every deployment provides maximum value in terms of data and insights.
Advancement over and above State of the Art
The refined design of multi-platform experiments signifies a paradigm shift in marine observational methodologies. By integrating a plethora of observational tools and leveraging the power of OSSEs, the initiative promises a more efficient, comprehensive, and resource-effective approach to marine data collection. This advancement is not just about collecting more data but about ensuring that the data collected is of the highest relevance and quality.
In essence, it represents a move towards a future where marine observations are driven by a combination of state-of-the-art tools and sophisticated simulations, ensuring that our understanding of the oceans is both deep and wide.
Links and References
Link to D2.1 – Design of OOOEs: https://eurosea.eu/download/eurosea_d2-1_design_osses/?wpdmdl=5512&refresh=650197c4a43901694603204
Link to D2.3 – OSSE Analysis: https://eurosea.eu/download/eurosea_d2-3_analysis_of_the_osses_revised_resubmitted/?wpdmdl=5516&refresh=650197c4f00b31694603204
