9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
[O07-02] SynObs: UN Ocean Decade Project for demonstrating the importance of the ocean observation network in ocean predictions
★Invited Papers
Keywords:UN Ocean Decade, Ocean Observing Network, Ocean Prediction, Observing System Evaluation, SynObs
“Synergistic Observing Network for Ocean Prediction” (SynObs) is a United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Project that aims to demonstrate how ocean observations play an important role in ocean and weather/climate prediction. SynObs is a subproject of UN Ocean Decade Program ForeSea, which aims to enhance the ocean prediction value chain, and is coordinated by Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)/ Meteorological Research Institute. SynObs is also closely collaborating with the Ocean Observing Codesign, the UN Ocean Decade Program led by the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), which is jointly managed by the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). SynObs is currently working with JMA, National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (ECMWF), UK Met Office, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and others to conduct a coordinated observing system experiment to assess the impact of ocean observation data on multiple ocean prediction systems, in order to clarify the importance of ocean observations. The results of SynObs have been disseminated at scientific meetings such as the WMO Observational Impact Workshop, and have been shared with GOOS through the Ocean Observing Codesign activity. JMA contributes to SynObs by coordinating its activities and conducting observation system experiments. In particular, JMA is planning to enhance observations for predicting typhoons and torrential rains using mid-ocean floats and underwater gliders, and will, therefore, encourage SynObs activity to evaluate impacts of ocean observations on typhoon prediction, and plans to utilize the results.