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The phases of Argo

The phases of Argo. 1998-2000 Planning - Design the array - Sell the concept - Obtain funding - Endorse (OceanObs’99). 2000 -2007 Build - up - Improve technology - Address intergovernmental issues - Build and test data system - Broaden participation

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The phases of Argo

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  1. The phases of Argo 1998-2000 Planning - Design the array - Sell the concept - Obtain funding - Endorse (OceanObs’99) 2000 -2007 Build - up - Improve technology - Address intergovernmental issues - Build and test data system - Broaden participation - Build and refine infrastructure 2007 - Global array - Data system operating - User community exists - Broaden participation - Necessary infrastructure

  2. Sustained maintenance phase 2007 - 2012 Challenges (International but with national consequences) • Extend float lifetime in order to achieve and maintain the 3000 float array within budgets. • Eliminate the Northern Hemisphere bias and develop effective means to maintain integrity of the array when floats reach the end of their operating life. • Improve the effectiveness and throughput of DMQC • Learn through scientific analysis how to improve data quality. • Improve the delivery of a high quality real-time data to meet the evolving needs of the user community. • Continue and complete initial steps taken to produce high quality subsurface velocity data. • Stabilize funding

  3. Technology and infrastructure • Monitor array performance and improve it through careful adjustments to the network design • Deploy and evaluate new sensors, communication systems and float designs and incorporate in array when appropriate. • Maintain GDACs and an appropriate network of ARCs. • Maintain effective Argo oversight structure within the existing intergovernmental and international framework. • Maintain an effective dialogue with international and intergovernmental bodies (JCOMM, OOPC, GOOS/GCOS, GEOSS) so as to ensure that the central role of Argo is recognized. • Maintain effective national and international outreach activities (web sites, lectures, meetings, publications and educational applications).

  4. When will the phase end? • • When we have maintained an unbiassed array at a level of 3000±250 floats for 5 years. • • When we have reached a point where float technical capabilities and survival rates have stabilized. • • When there has been an evaluation of the array's design as an integral part of the global observing system • • When users have shown their need for Argo and this helps to justify funding . • • When we have established the means (funding, operations) that allow us to maintain the array and its support structures effectively and efficiently in the long term.

  5. Actions to mark the transition to Sustained maintenanace phase • • Statement • - Achievements (practical (array, technology, data), science)) • - Caution re use of RT for climate (ref • - Challenges remaining • • Set a date for announcement (Perugia - IGY+50)? • • How to publicise?

  6. Today, ParisTomorrow,the World

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