The Challenges of Supporting NOAA’s Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

1. Consortium for Ocean Leadership Forum on Ocean Research Infrastructure The Challenges of Supporting NOAA’s Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs Scott Rayder Chief of Staff National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration November 7, 2007

2. Outline NOAA’s Funding Trends NOAA’s Commitment to Research Infrastructure Requirements & Challenges • Satellites • Aircraft • Unmanned vehicles • Vessels • Small Boats • Buoys and Sensors • Facilities • IOOS Support from the Ocean Community The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

3. NOAA’s Commitment to Research “Research underpins NOAA’s science-based mission… understanding and predicting changes in the Earth’s environment involves a continually evolving process of discovery, observation, and analysis...”—NOAA’s 5 Year Research Plan … infrastructure underpins NOAA’s ability to conduct research! The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

4. NOAA Funding Trends Spend Plan ($ in Billions) * *In FY’03, the House did not report or pass an SJC appropriations bill. The House-Introduced bill total is used here. The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

5. Budget, Legislative ActionsFY 2007 Constant Dollars The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

6. NOAA’s Satellite Assets GEOS 3 GOES satellites (E. and W. North America and 1 over South America) POES 5 satellites (primary, secondary and backup). NOAA also gets data from 2 DOD DMSP satellites. Partners NOAA receives satellite data from other countries (i.e., ESA, Japan) The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

7. GOES-R: Recently revised management and acquisition strategy to take advantage of NOAA and NASA expertise Addressing development challenges in the geostationary orbit NPOESS: Working with NASA to add OMPS-Limb sensor for climate observations Collaborating with the White House and NASA to address broader climate data needs The Future of Earth Observations: NPOESS & GOES-R Challenges:Cost, Development Time, Technology Continuity of observations is top priority The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

8. NOAA Aircraft NOAA Operates 13 aircraft • Lockheed P-3 Hurricane Hunter (3) • Gulfstream IV jet (1) • Cessna Citation II (1) • DeHavilland Twin Otter (4) • Rockwell Shrike (2) • Gulfstream Jet Prop Commander (1) • Lake Seawolf Amphibious (1) For Multi-Purposes • Hurricane Surveillance • HAZMAT and Damage Assessment • Winter Storm Research • Snow Surveys • Marine Mammal/Sea Turtle Surveys • Coastal Mapping & LIDAR • Enforcement The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

9. Unmanned Vehicles Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) $3M in FY08 Presidents Budget for NOAA • 1 vehicle owned (Manta), several partnerships with NASA (Altair) Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) ~$700 K for FY08 targeted for coast survey • Few vehicles (<10) owned Manta Autonomous Benthic Explorer The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

10. NOAA Marine Operations OSCAR DYSON ALBATROSS IV RONALD H. BROWN JOHN N. COBB DELAWARE II FAIRWEATHER HI’IALAKAI NANCY FOSTER MILLER FREEMAN KA’IMIMOANA GORDON GUNTER THOMAS JEFFERSON MCARTHUR II RUDE DAVID STARR JORDAN OREGON II OSCAR ELTON SETTE FERDINAND R. HASSLER RAINIER OKEANOS EXPLORER HENRY BIGELOW FY2007: 19 vessels. The average fleet age: 27.6 years The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

11. NOAA Small Boat Program • Multi-Purpose Use • Research & Monitoring • Habitat Characterization • Surveys and Mapping • Education & Outreach • Enforcement The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

12. Buoys and Sensors Moored Buoys (197) • Tsunami (34 DART buoys) • Hurricane (12 in Caribbean/Atlantic) • Alaska (19) • TAO Array (55) • MET Data Buoys (74) • Chesapeake Bay “Interpretive buoys” (3) C-MAN Stations (56) Drifters (1000) ARGO Floats (3000) Tide Gauges (200) • National water-level observation network (NWLON) PORTS® (13 systems) • Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (7 planned) HF Radar • Data available from 8 locations The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

13. NOAA IOOS Gulf of AK Ecosystem Monitoring/AOOS GoMOOS OrCOOS COOA Joint Ocean Obs. Tech. Ctr. LISICOS SCOOP ACT CIMT OASIS CI-CORE Ports NWLON Geodesy – CORS Mussel Watch WX Buoys C-MAN Buoys NERR Sites CORMP Caro-COOPS SCCOOS CenGOOS FY 2006 Formed NOAA IOOS Program • Lead and mange NOAA’s IOOS efforts; Leadership in place, now hiring other staff • Support external collaboration with partners NOAA’s FY’08 Budget Request includes IOOS request • $ 14.0 Million (Regional obs., date mgmt., sensors) Completed internal planning for FY10-14 Completed a draft NOAA IOOS Strategic Plan Completed 5 interoperability tests to baseline data flows and conditions for 4 thematic areas. Implemented a merit based competition to support regional IOOS development (FY’07 & ’08) Sample of NOAA’s Operational Observing Capability NOAA Funded Sub-Regional Coastal Ocean Observing System Elements The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

14. NOAA’s Coastal and Ocean Research Facilities

15. Facilities Investments Recently Completed • NESDIS Satellite Operations Facility (Suitland, MD) • NMFS Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (Juneau, AK) • NOS Kasitsna Bay Lab, (Seldovia, AK) • NOS Beaufort Lab, (Beaufort, NC)) – bridge replaced • NWS National Data Buoy Center (Stennis Space Center, MS), expansion • NOS Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Center (Key West, FL) On the Horizon • NMFS Mississippi Lab Replacement (Pascagoula, MS) • NMFS La Jolla Lab Replacement (La Jolla, CA) • Pacific Regional Center – New Facility (Honolulu, HI) • OMAO facilities (Pier in Seattle, Seawall in Norfolk) • NESDIS – enhanced computing capacity and facilities Providing safe, efficient workplaces is a strategic investment for a rich future The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

16. Ocean Community Support NOAA Organic Act National Climate Service GEOSS/IOOS Fleet Facilities Adjustments to Base (people) The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

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19. NOAA Budget Summary by Line Office ($ in millions) The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

20. Ocean Action PlanFY 2008 President Budget Increases over FY 2007 The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

21. NOAA PrioritiesFY’08 Context Sustaining Critical Operations Improving Weather Warnings & Forecasts Enhancing Climate Monitoring and Research Investing in Critical Facilities Supporting the U.S. Ocean Action Plan • Enhancing ocean leadership & coordination • Advancing understanding of oceans, coasts and Great Lakes • Enhancing the use and conservation of oceans, coasts and Great Lakes • Managing coasts and their watersheds • Supporting maritime transportation • Advancing international ocean science and policy HENRY B. BIGELOW Phased Array Radar El Niño Monitoring The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

22. Sustaining Critical Operations People and Infrastructure ($ in millions) Our most productive investment, our people, are the foundation of NOAA’s services The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

23. Sustaining Critical Operations Satellite & Global Operations ($ in millions) NOAA Satellites and Information provide over 90% of the data used in today’s weather forecast models The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

24. Supporting the U.S. Ocean Action Plan Ocean Science and Research ($ in millions) The potential economic benefits from new investments in US regional coastal ocean observing systems range from $500 million to $1 billion annually The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

25. Supporting the U.S. Ocean Action Plan Protecting and Restoring Marine & Coastal Areas ($ in millions) “…a landmark achievement for conservation, protection, and enhancement of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands…” U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez – June 15, 2006 on designation of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

26. Supporting the U.S. Ocean Action Plan Ensuring Sustainable Use of Ocean Resources ($ in millions) Coastal and marine waters generate over $63B annually in goods and services The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs

27. Improving Weather Warnings & Forecasts ($ in millions) NOAA’s forecasts, warnings & associated emergency responses result in a $3 billion savings in a typical hurricane season D The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs H

28. Climate Monitoring & Research ($ in millions) America is on the verge of technological breakthroughs that will…. help us to confront the serious challenge of global climate change.President George W. Bush - 2007 State of the Union Address The Challenges of Supporting NOAA's Ocean Research Infrastructure Needs