Summary and Expectations

We will explore innovation both in furthering the capability of existing platforms as well as new and possible future platforms and shared infrastructure. Of interest are multi-purpose sustainable infrastructure elements that are networked and interconnected to provide system-wide services such as basin scale positioning and navigation and power and communications. The session will develop recommendations for the continuing development and eventual implementation into GOOS.

Expected Outcomes/Recommendations

  • Establish international working groups to address key infrastructure areas and data harmonization across platforms: ASVs, AUVs, Moorings, Cable systems, Acoustic Systems.
  • Pilot a sustained multipurpose acoustic network for passive monitoring, tomography, underwater positioning and communication in an integrated Arctic observing system, with eventual transition to global coverage.
  • Transition telecom+sensing SMART subsea cable systems from present pilots to trans-ocean implementation, to address climate, ocean circulation, sea level, and tsunami and earthquake early warning, ultimately with global coverage.