TRANSATLANTIC OCEAN OBSERVATIONS AND FORECASTING SYSTEMS IN BRAZIL

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1 Session 1: Transatlantic Ocean Observations and Forecasting Systems TRANSATLANTIC OCEAN OBSERVATIONS AND FORECASTING SYSTEMS IN BRAZIL Janice R. Trotte-Duhá Special Adviser to the Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation Brazilian Navy EU-Brazil Atlantic Ocean Research Cooperation

2 Transatlantic Ocean Observations and Forecasting Systems in Brazil Historical background Status quo Resources in place Key Questions to be answered 2

3 Transatlantic Ocean Observations and Forecasting Systems in Brazil Historical background 1996: Brazil engages on IOC/UNESCO GOOS Programme; 1997 to 2000: P-5 at GOOS Project Office to develop observing programmes in South America and Africa; 1997: PIRATA Project is created; 1997: Brazilian contribution to GOOS is established (GOOS-Brasil) 2002: Brazil hosts a GOOS Project Office at the Brazilian Hydrographic Service (until 2010) 1997 to nowadays (18 years; 3X Horizon-2020 time span): PIRATA SAMOC GOOS-BRASIL (PNBOIA, GLOSS-BRASIL BESM SimCOSTA OCEAN OBSERVATORIES etc. FROM SOUTH TO NORTH AND WEST TO EAST. 3

4 TRANSATLANTIC connections Why the Tropical Atlantic? The variability of the ocean atmosphere system in the tropical Atlantic, from intraseasonal to multidecadal time scales, strongly influences regional variations in rainfall, and consequently the economies and societies of the adjacent continental regions. For example, variations in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the West African monsoon affect rainfall and droughts in Africa and northeastern Brazil. 4

5 TRANSATLANTIC connections The Atlantic-Indian Supergyre - Regional and Coastal Relevance REMO The circulation along the Brazilian coastal areas can be greatly influenced by the Atlantic-Indian Super-Gyre Changes in the Agulhas Leakage system impacts the Atlantic Ocean and, consequently, the Brazilian coastal zones as well. Courtesy: Edmo Campos

6 TRANSATLANTIC connections Amazon river runoff and the Atlantic Ocean 17 trillion liters of freshwater poured daily, representing approx. 15% of all planet river runoff into the oceans. Source: National Geographic (2011)

7 Transatlantic Ocean Observations and Forecasting Systems in Brazil Historical background Status quo Resources in place Key Questions to be answered 7

8 STATUS QUO OF THE SCIENTIFIC CAPACITY IN BRAZIL Moacyr Araujo will tell you - PIRATA - SAMOC - BESM - OCEAN OBSERVATORIES etc. Mova r Atlas- B SAMOC Basin-wide Array (SAMBA)

9 Transatlantic Ocean Observations and Forecasting Systems in Brazil Historical background Status quo Resources in place Key Questions to be answered 9

10 PIRATA Costs Pirata costs = k /year Vessels R/V Antares ; R/V Cruzeiro do Sul New vessel R/V Vital de Oliveira Shiptime sharing to reduce financial burden 10

11 NPqHo. Vital de Oliveira (H-39)! Good news!

12 NPqHo Vital de Oliveira

13 National Institute for Ocean and Waterways Research - INPOH Researchers, Technicians, Crew Human Resources Oceanographic Research INPOH Laboratories, Technologies, Training Operational Structure Ships, Sensors, Instruments, Platforms FEDERALLY FUNDED R&D INSTITUTION TO SERVE SOCIETAL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. will support and promote interdisciplinary scientific research on the oceans and its interactions with the atmosphere and landmass; will provide the operational and administrative infrastructure necessary to ocean research, observing systems and transnational studies

14 Transatlantic Ocean Observations and Forecasting Systems in Brazil Historical background Status quo Resources in place Key Questions to be answered 14

15 Key Questions to be answered: What are common (Brazil- Europe) knowledge gaps where cooperative research efforts are needed? How can we (Brazil- Europe) better share knowledge on existing activities, projects or systems already in place and how can connectivity between on-going knowledge generation be assured? How to foster joint (Brazil- Europe) access to existing knowledge to maximise its exploitation and impact (e.g. access to data, needs for data exchange and standards, etc)? How to promote Brazil-Europe-Brazil mobility and training so as to establish lasting cooperation partnerships? 15

16 Brazil already participating in several programs in the South Atlantic; There is a number of blockages to integration, but NOT in the scientific arena EXISTING; Having the EU as an underwriter to the existing scientific projects, it sets up an interesting context Infrastructure and human resources signaled out as important elements = GAPS = to make it happen; When it comes to available resources (material, logistics, budgetary) it turns into a highly ambitious project! 16

17 Key Questions to be answered: What are common (Brazil- Europe) knowledge gaps where cooperative research efforts are needed? How can we (Brazil- Europe) better share knowledge on existing activities, projects or systems already in place and how can connectivity between on-going knowledge generation be assured? How to foster joint (Brazil- Europe) access to existing knowledge to maximise its exploitation and impact (e.g. access to data, needs for data exchange and standards, etc)? How to promote Brazil-Europe-Brazil mobility and training so as to establish lasting cooperation partnerships? 17

18 A Horizon 2020 project Horizon 2020 call BG : Developing in-situ Atlantic Ocean Observations for a better management and sustainable exploitation of the maritime resources. Full title: Optimizing and Enhancing the Integrated Atlantic Ocean Observing System Coordinator: GEOMAR

19 AtlantOS Optimizing and Enhancing the Integrated Atlantic Ocean Observing System

20 It is oriented to opean ocean aspects but it is the ecosystem approach that brings the connection with economic and societal aspects! Ocean technology is ESSENTIAL to reduce our sampling gaps. And technology is in Europe! Wave glider robotics etc. We need a Multiplatform approach; Cannot imagine how many gliders we would need to cover the Brazilian EEZ, least the totality of the South Atlantic; Issue is not one s budget but how to integrate budgets, reducing costs and to the benefit of the Atlantic nations. 20

21 A REAL CHALLENGE!! How could the individual set of existing Atlantic Ocean observing systems/activities, across all disciplines, be integrated and SUSTAINED over space and time and on an EQUAL and SHARED basis? A ONE-ATLANTIC concept (Cannot separate out what happens in the South to the impacts and effects in the North )

22 Key Questions to be answered: What are common (Brazil- Europe) knowledge gaps where cooperative research efforts are needed? How can we (Brazil- Europe) better share knowledge on existing activities, projects or systems already in place and how can connectivity between on-going knowledge generation be assured? How to foster joint (Brazil- Europe) access to existing knowledge to maximise its exploitation and impact (e.g. access to data, needs for data exchange and standards, etc)? How to promote Brazil-Europe-Brazil mobility and training so as to establish lasting cooperation partnerships? 22

23 Key Questions to be answered: What are common (Brazil- Europe) knowledge gaps where cooperative research efforts are needed? How can we (Brazil- Europe) better share knowledge on existing activities, projects or systems already in place and how can connectivity between on-going knowledge generation be assured? How to foster joint (Brazil- Europe) access to existing knowledge to maximise its exploitation and impact (e.g. access to data, needs for data exchange and standards, etc)? How to promote Brazil-Europe-Brazil mobility and training so as to establish lasting cooperation partnerships? 23

24 SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS Facilities for travelling to and from Europe; How many Brazilian students engaged in Marine Sciences in European countries? How many European colleagues and students engaged in Marine Sciences in Brazil? Science without Borders tomorrow...!!! 24

25 THE THREE RECOMMENDATIONS... Reduce the technological gap that still separates participating nations through the funding and strengthening of scientific and technological infrastructure in support to oceanographic research in the Tropical and South Atlantic; Seek ways to shipsharing programmes and sustained activities in the South Atlantic; and Foster european ocean technology initiatives in Brazil (technology transfer) with the aid of Science without Borders 25

26 I thank you!!