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.
Funding
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)