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From research to end-users, tracing the path of ocean observations in Australia

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posted on 2023-05-20, 10:42 authored by Ana Lara-LopezAna Lara-Lopez, Indiah Hodgson-JohnstonIndiah Hodgson-Johnston, Cahill, M, Sebastien Mancini, Blain, P, Tim MoltmannTim Moltmann
The mission of Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS), established under the Federal Government’s national collaborative research infrastructure program, is to deliver ocean observations to the marine and climate science community. However, the observations have many uses, ranging from real-time operational forecasting to understanding of processes and policy decision making. Observations need to be provided in a format that fits the purpose of the intended application. Turning observations into usable data, time series, gridded products and analyses broadens the use of such observations. Value adding by developing products that are relevant to end-user needs and easily accessible to non-scientists is also required as a strategic response to new and emerging socioeconomic, legal and policy priorities. This paper describes some of the pathways on which IMOS observations are being delivered and used in Australia, demonstrating the value that ocean observations have for society.

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Department of Education, Skills and Employment

History

Publication title

Marine and Freshwater Research

Volume

70

Issue

7

Pagination

925-935

ISSN

1323-1650

Department/School

Integrated Marine Observing System

Publisher

C S I R O Publishing

Place of publication

150 Oxford St, Po Box 1139, Collingwood, Australia, Victoria, 3066

Rights statement

Copyright 2019 CSIRO

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Ecosystem adaptation to climate change; Climate variability (excl. social impacts); Effects of climate change on Australia (excl. social impacts)

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