The USGODAE Monterey The USGODAE Monterey Data ServerData Server

13 March 200713 March 2007

http://www.usgodae.org

Phil SharfsteinPhil SharfsteinGODAE Project ManagerGODAE Project Manager

phil.sharfstein.ctr@metnet.navy.milphil.sharfstein.ctr@metnet.navy.mil

The Global Ocean Data Assimilation The Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE)Experiment (GODAE)

• Make ocean monitoring and prediction a Make ocean monitoring and prediction a routine activity in a manner similar to routine activity in a manner similar to weather forecasting.weather forecasting.

• GODAE will contribute to an GODAE will contribute to an information information systemsystem for the global ocean that will serve for the global ocean that will serve interests from climate and climate change to interests from climate and climate change to ship routing and fisheries.ship routing and fisheries.

• The USGODAE Server is developed and The USGODAE Server is developed and operated as a prototypical node for this operated as a prototypical node for this global information system.global information system.

The International GODAE Project Time LineThe International GODAE Project Time Line

• 1998-19991998-1999 ConceptConcept• USGODAE Server begins initial development and USGODAE Server begins initial development and

deploymentdeployment• 2000-20022000-2002 DevelopmentDevelopment

• Server brought on-line as a 24x7 operational systemServer brought on-line as a 24x7 operational system• Funding provided by ONR for the duration of GODAEFunding provided by ONR for the duration of GODAE

• 2003-20062003-2006 Operational DemonstrationOperational Demonstration• USGODAE Server sees steady growth in usageUSGODAE Server sees steady growth in usage• Increased involvement in International GODAE ProjectsIncreased involvement in International GODAE Projects• Increased breadth of data holdingsIncreased breadth of data holdings

• 2007-20082007-2008 Consolidation and TransitionConsolidation and Transition• ONR funding ends 2008ONR funding ends 2008• Server Decommissioned (If no additional funding is provided)Server Decommissioned (If no additional funding is provided)• Goal: Seek alternative funding source to ensure that the Goal: Seek alternative funding source to ensure that the

system remains available to support both DoD operations and system remains available to support both DoD operations and research, and the current broad range of R&D users.research, and the current broad range of R&D users.

USGODAE Server ScheduleUSGODAE Server Schedule

• 2006-2007:2006-2007: Full SupportFull Support• ONR has committed to fund server operation through the ONR has committed to fund server operation through the

end of the GODAE Project.end of the GODAE Project.• FNMOC will continue to provide full support for all server FNMOC will continue to provide full support for all server

operations and data management tasks.operations and data management tasks.• 2008: Server Decommissioned (If no additional funding is 2008: Server Decommissioned (If no additional funding is

provided)provided)• Transition Argo GDAC to other funded resource (if Transition Argo GDAC to other funded resource (if

available).available).• Provide PKI data access for all DoD researchers currently Provide PKI data access for all DoD researchers currently

using USGODAE.using USGODAE.• Provide data distribution for FNMOC data sets only served Provide data distribution for FNMOC data sets only served

by USGODAE that are used for DoD research by USGODAE that are used for DoD research (Computational Grid NOGAPS, Ocean QC, High-Resolution (Computational Grid NOGAPS, Ocean QC, High-Resolution Computational Grid Ocean Model/Analysis Products).Computational Grid Ocean Model/Analysis Products).

USGODAE FTP Activity Through the USGODAE FTP Activity Through the Operational Demonstration PhaseOperational Demonstration Phase

Monthly Downloads Monthly Sessions

GODAE ServerGODAE Server• Hosted in the FNMOC operational data centerHosted in the FNMOC operational data center

• Provides 24x7 system support. Provides 24x7 system support. • Development through a partnership of FNMOC and NOAA's Development through a partnership of FNMOC and NOAA's

Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL)Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL)• The server hosts:The server hosts:

• In-situIn-situ oceanographic data oceanographic data• Atmospheric forcing fields suitable for driving ocean modelsAtmospheric forcing fields suitable for driving ocean models• Unique GODAE data sets, including demonstration ocean Unique GODAE data sets, including demonstration ocean

model productsmodel products• Primary Server users include:Primary Server users include:

• GODAE participantsGODAE participants• IOOS communityIOOS community• DoD activitiesDoD activities• General earth and ocean science research communityGeneral earth and ocean science research community

• The GODAE Server has played a significant role in the The GODAE Server has played a significant role in the international GODAE program and the ongoing development of international GODAE program and the ongoing development of ocean modelsocean models

USGODAE HardwareUSGODAE Hardware• ONR support for the final phase of GODAE included ONR support for the final phase of GODAE included

funding for a complete hardware upgrade.funding for a complete hardware upgrade.• High reliability/high availability architecture (ATOS2)High reliability/high availability architecture (ATOS2)• Scaled to meet the increasing server usageScaled to meet the increasing server usage• Provides the resources to run the latest data serving Provides the resources to run the latest data serving

applicationsapplications

Adaptec Snap 18000 6TB

godae-snap1

Adaptec Snap 18000 6TB

godae-snap2

Load Balanced/FailoverWeb and application

servers

Mirrored 6TB Network AttachedStorage (NAS) - Expandable to 30TB

IBM x-346usgodae1

IBM x-346usgodae2

IBM x-346usgodae3

Private Back-End Network

Front-EndNetwork

Development/Utillity

CISCOSYSTEMS CISCO 6509 switches

USGODAE Data Serving GoalsUSGODAE Data Serving Goals

• DoD Users:• Reliable, easy access to real-time and short-term

archives of FNMOC public data sets• Operational access to unique GODAE data sets for

NAVO and FNMOC• General Users:• Flexible access to data: users can quickly find and

start using the data they need. • Provide well documented, standard Web interfaces by

adhering to community data serving standards: • National Virtual Ocean Data System (NVODS)• Integrated Ocean Observing System Data Management

and Communications (IOOS DMAC)

USGODAE Data Server ApplicationsUSGODAE Data Server Applications

• All Server data are available through anonymous FTP All Server data are available through anonymous FTP and HTTP downloadand HTTP download

• Custom Web ApplicationsCustom Web Applications• Data Catalog – access and documentation linksData Catalog – access and documentation links• Preview Generator – non-gridded dataPreview Generator – non-gridded data

• THREDDS - Data discovery and catalog for NVODSTHREDDS - Data discovery and catalog for NVODS • Local Data Manager (LDM) - Data push for large model Local Data Manager (LDM) - Data push for large model

outputoutput• OPeNDAP - A Protocol that facilitates access to data and OPeNDAP - A Protocol that facilitates access to data and

data products via the Internetdata products via the Internet• Including GrADS/Data, Aggregation, and CGI serversIncluding GrADS/Data, Aggregation, and CGI servers

• Live Access Server (LAS) - Human-intelligible, geo-Live Access Server (LAS) - Human-intelligible, geo-referenced browsing for all NVODS datareferenced browsing for all NVODS data

USGODAE Data Discovery and CatalogUSGODAE Data Discovery and Catalog

NASA Global Change Master Directory Unidata

THREDDS Catalog

Custom USGODAE Data Discovery

Application

USGODAE Data Serving Example:USGODAE Data Serving Example:Argo Global Data Assembly Center (GDAC)Argo Global Data Assembly Center (GDAC)

• Transition Goal: Continue to provide the complete archive of Transition Goal: Continue to provide the complete archive of quality-controlled Argo data on a Navy hosted serverquality-controlled Argo data on a Navy hosted server• Allow operational access for NAVO and FNMOC to one of the most Allow operational access for NAVO and FNMOC to one of the most

important important in-situ in-situ oceanographic data setsoceanographic data sets • Argo is a major project under GODAE and the Global Ocean Argo is a major project under GODAE and the Global Ocean

Observing System (GOOS)Observing System (GOOS)• Will have a global array of ~3,000 drifting temp./salinity profiling Will have a global array of ~3,000 drifting temp./salinity profiling

floats sending data in real-timefloats sending data in real-time• USGODAE is one of two Argo GDACsUSGODAE is one of two Argo GDACs

• Hosts the complete set of quality controlled T/S profilesHosts the complete set of quality controlled T/S profiles• Over 300,000 profiles on-line from 9 national/regional centersOver 300,000 profiles on-line from 9 national/regional centers

• Delayed Mode (Scientific QC’d data) on-lineDelayed Mode (Scientific QC’d data) on-line• Currently 90,000 delayed mode profilesCurrently 90,000 delayed mode profiles

• USGODAE Argo Data served through LAS and OPeNDAPUSGODAE Argo Data served through LAS and OPeNDAP• Provides complete integration of Argo data with NVODS and IOOSProvides complete integration of Argo data with NVODS and IOOS

Monthly Argo Coverage (Aug. 2005)Monthly Argo Coverage (Aug. 2005)Image from USGODAE Argo Data BrowserImage from USGODAE Argo Data Browser

Data Browser provides fast access to data previews and easy download for Argo data files

Constrain By: Time, Region, DAC, Float ID, Delayed Mode

Argo GDAC Web Interface OutputArgo GDAC Web Interface OutputFile Retrieval and Preview

Options

Argo Data Served Through Argo Data Served Through OPeNDAP (A.K.A DODS)OPeNDAP (A.K.A DODS)

• A Protocol that facilitates access to A Protocol that facilitates access to oceanographic data and data oceanographic data and data products via the Internetproducts via the Internet

• Regardless of: Regardless of: • data typedata type• where the data are storedwhere the data are stored• the format in which they are storedthe format in which they are stored• the user's visualization packagethe user's visualization package• the user's level of expertise. the user's level of expertise.

OPeNDAP Server for Argo DataOPeNDAP Server for Argo Data

• All NetCDF files on the All NetCDF files on the GDAC are available GDAC are available through OPeNDAPthrough OPeNDAP

• OPeNDAP functionalityOPeNDAP functionality• Export to binary or ASCIIExport to binary or ASCII• SubsetSubset• SubsampleSubsample• BrowseBrowse

• Standard Interfaces and Standard Interfaces and APIsAPIs

OPeNDAP Aggregation Server for Argo OPeNDAP Aggregation Server for Argo Data (and THREDDS Catalog)Data (and THREDDS Catalog)

• Create virtual Create virtual collections of Argo collections of Argo data without hosting data without hosting multiple copies of each multiple copies of each profile.profile.

• FUTURE: THREDDS FUTURE: THREDDS will provide an will provide an OpenGIS compliant OpenGIS compliant interface to Argo datainterface to Argo data

Argo Data Served Through Argo Data Served Through Live Access ServerLive Access Server

Data Products

Analysis Tools

““human-intelligible, geo-referenced browsing human-intelligible, geo-referenced browsing for all NVODS data”for all NVODS data”

• Basic graphicsBasic graphics• Well annotatedWell annotated• All possible viewing planes and axesAll possible viewing planes and axes• Readable tables of valuesReadable tables of values

• Formatted subsets of dataFormatted subsets of data• NetCDF, tab-delimited, GIS formats, others…NetCDF, tab-delimited, GIS formats, others…

• ComparisonsComparisons• OverlaysOverlays• Side-by-side plotsSide-by-side plots• Difference plots (with regridding)Difference plots (with regridding)

• and basic transformationsand basic transformations

LAS Interface for Argo DataLAS Interface for Argo Data

• Select profile data by:Select profile data by:• Time PeriodTime Period• RegionRegion• Depth RangeDepth Range

• Additionally Additionally constrain byconstrain by• Float IDFloat ID• DACDAC• Real-Time/Delayed Real-Time/Delayed

ModeMode• QC ValuesQC Values

Standard LAS Output Options for Argo DataStandard LAS Output Options for Argo Data

Gaussian

Metadata

Pie

Waterfall

Comma Separated

HTML Text

Custom LAS Argo Data ProductsCustom LAS Argo Data ProductsColor coded legends list location, time, and float/profile IDColor coded legends list location, time, and float/profile ID

T/S Composite

Profile

Track/Location

LAS Single/Multiple Profile SelectionLAS Single/Multiple Profile Selection

Select one or more profiles

Select product and variables

Unique USGODAE Data Sets: Unique USGODAE Data Sets: FNMOC Model ForcingFNMOC Model Forcing

• Transition Goal: Provide public access to FNMOC data sets for Transition Goal: Provide public access to FNMOC data sets for non-operational Navy/DoD usenon-operational Navy/DoD use

• Reduces work load on FNMOC staff fulfilling custom archived data requests Reduces work load on FNMOC staff fulfilling custom archived data requests and new account requests from non DoD usersand new account requests from non DoD users

• Academic and industry partners have instant access to data needed for their Academic and industry partners have instant access to data needed for their projectsprojects

• Data available through FTP, HTTP, LDM, LAS, and OPeNDAPData available through FTP, HTTP, LDM, LAS, and OPeNDAP• Global NOGAPSGlobal NOGAPS

• Data on 1Data on 1° application grids sufficient to force the regional COAMPS model ° application grids sufficient to force the regional COAMPS model (~5500 files/watch)(~5500 files/watch)

• Surface forcing fields, boundary conditions and fluxes on ½° Gaussian Surface forcing fields, boundary conditions and fluxes on ½° Gaussian computational grids custom tailored to force ocean modelscomputational grids custom tailored to force ocean models

• Regional COAMPS – Three Regions Surrounding CONUSRegional COAMPS – Three Regions Surrounding CONUS• WW3 – Complete Wave Watch 3 144 Hr. forecastWW3 – Complete Wave Watch 3 144 Hr. forecast• NCODA – Global 3D Ocean Temperature, Salinity, and Surface Height NCODA – Global 3D Ocean Temperature, Salinity, and Surface Height

AnalysisAnalysis• GHRSST – High Resolution 6 hr. SST/Sea Ice AnalysisGHRSST – High Resolution 6 hr. SST/Sea Ice Analysis

NOGAPS Surface Pressure Data NOGAPS Surface Pressure Data through LASthrough LAS

GRIB → GDS → LAS

• Transition Goal: Provide DoD and public access to data not generally Transition Goal: Provide DoD and public access to data not generally distributed through the operational data feedsdistributed through the operational data feeds

• Quality controlled internal model initialization dataQuality controlled internal model initialization data

• Used by NRL, NPS, and NASA researchersUsed by NRL, NPS, and NASA researchers

• Observational data from the FNMOC Ocean QCObservational data from the FNMOC Ocean QC• Contains all non-classified data used to initialize NOGAPSContains all non-classified data used to initialize NOGAPS

• Data files contain all background fields used in QC processData files contain all background fields used in QC process

• PROFILE:PROFILE: Fixed/drifting buoy, bathy, and PALACE float data, including Fixed/drifting buoy, bathy, and PALACE float data, including real-time Argo profilesreal-time Argo profiles

• SURFACE:SURFACE: Ship, fixed/drifting buoy, and CMAN Ship, fixed/drifting buoy, and CMAN in-situin-situ SST SST

• ALTIMETRY:ALTIMETRY: Level 2B TOPEX, GFO, and ERS altimeter SSH Level 2B TOPEX, GFO, and ERS altimeter SSH

• MCSST:MCSST: Level 2B AVHRR SST retrievals Level 2B AVHRR SST retrievals

• SSM/I:SSM/I: Level 2B DMSP sea ice concentration retrievals Level 2B DMSP sea ice concentration retrievals

• Meteorological (MET):Meteorological (MET): Three week archive of the latest 4x daily MET Three week archive of the latest 4x daily MET

• NAVOCEANO Level 2B Satellite DataNAVOCEANO Level 2B Satellite Data• SST and SSH:SST and SSH: Including high resolution LAC SST Including high resolution LAC SST

Unique USGODAE Data Sets: Near Unique USGODAE Data Sets: Near Real-Time Real-Time In-SituIn-Situ

In-SituIn-Situ Data Access Data Access

LAS: Custom Database

Thumbnail Generator(From Files)

The USGODAE Server User The USGODAE Server User CommunitiesCommunities

•GODAEGODAE

•DoDDoD

•Non-DoD Research/CommercialNon-DoD Research/Commercial

•IOOSIOOS

Server User Community: GODAE Server User Community: GODAE

The Server acts as a focal point for US and international The Server acts as a focal point for US and international GODAE projects, data, and information.GODAE projects, data, and information.

•Data for GODAEData for GODAE• Custom tailored model forcing fieldsCustom tailored model forcing fields

• Near real-time Near real-time In-situ In-situ atmospheric and oceanographic dataatmospheric and oceanographic data

• Operational high-resolution model and analysis fields for Operational high-resolution model and analysis fields for GHRSSTGHRSST

•GODAE Project HostingGODAE Project Hosting• Ocean QC Intercomparison, Equatorial Intercomparison, Model Ocean QC Intercomparison, Equatorial Intercomparison, Model

Forcing Intercomparison, LAS GODAE Modelers Output Site.Forcing Intercomparison, LAS GODAE Modelers Output Site.

•GODAE InformationGODAE Information• Meeting agendas and presentations, project documentationMeeting agendas and presentations, project documentation

DoD Usage of the USGODAE ServerDoD Usage of the USGODAE Server• The DoD community is one of the largest server users.The DoD community is one of the largest server users.

• 56.5% of HTTP Downloads (5,213,704 files/year)56.5% of HTTP Downloads (5,213,704 files/year)

• 10.8% of FTP Downloads (3,690,638 files/year)10.8% of FTP Downloads (3,690,638 files/year)

• Top DoD Users:Top DoD Users:

1.1. Navy Operational CentersNavy Operational Centers: Naval Pacific Meteorology and : Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center, NAS Point Mugu, Sasebo Naval Oceanography Center, NAS Point Mugu, Sasebo Naval Base, US Pacific Command, Naval Oceanographic OfficeBase, US Pacific Command, Naval Oceanographic Office

2.2. Navy R&DNavy R&D: NRL Monterey, NRL Stennis, Naval : NRL Monterey, NRL Stennis, Naval Postgraduate SchoolPostgraduate School

3.3. Other DoDOther DoD: Air Force Weather Agency, US Coast Guard, : Air Force Weather Agency, US Coast Guard, Army Research LabsArmy Research Labs

4.4. DoD Industry PartnersDoD Industry Partners: Applied Science Associates (Coast : Applied Science Associates (Coast Guard), Lockheed Martin (Air Force), Barrodale Guard), Lockheed Martin (Air Force), Barrodale Consulting Services (Navy), SAIC (Army)Consulting Services (Navy), SAIC (Army)

Server User Community: General Server User Community: General R&D R&D

• The USGODAE Server is the primary source of The USGODAE Server is the primary source of FNMOC model and observational data for a broad FNMOC model and observational data for a broad range of research projects and institutions.range of research projects and institutions.

• Many funded research projects that will continue Many funded research projects that will continue beyond the GODAE transition period rely on beyond the GODAE transition period rely on USGODAE as their principal data source.USGODAE as their principal data source.

• The Server provides a framework and data archive The Server provides a framework and data archive for DoD R&D that will need to be replicated at for DoD R&D that will need to be replicated at each new (or existing) project.each new (or existing) project.

Non-DoD R&D and Commercial UsersNon-DoD R&D and Commercial Users

• .gov.gov• NOAANOAA: FSL, NODC, NDBC, AOML, PMEL, GFDL: FSL, NODC, NDBC, AOML, PMEL, GFDL• NASANASA: JPL, GSFC: JPL, GSFC

• .org.org• UNESCO, Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS), Southeastern UNESCO, Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS), Southeastern

Universities Research Association Coastal Ocean Observing and Universities Research Association Coastal Ocean Observing and Prediction Project (SURA/SCOOP), Gulf of Maine Ocean Observing Prediction Project (SURA/SCOOP), Gulf of Maine Ocean Observing System (GOMOOS), Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, System (GOMOOS), Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, Seaturtle.orgSeaturtle.org

• .edu.edu• Several hundred institutions retrieving over 150,000,000 files each Several hundred institutions retrieving over 150,000,000 files each

year through FTP, HTTP, and LDM.year through FTP, HTTP, and LDM.• Partnered with Unidata/UCAR to provide data for educational Partnered with Unidata/UCAR to provide data for educational

research.research.• .com (Excluding DoD Partners).com (Excluding DoD Partners)

• Orbimage, Accuweather, Weather3000, Surfline, Ocens, WeathernewsOrbimage, Accuweather, Weather3000, Surfline, Ocens, Weathernews

Server User Community: IOOSServer User Community: IOOSThe bridge between GODAE and IOOSThe bridge between GODAE and IOOS

• The USGODAE Server currently provides a wide range The USGODAE Server currently provides a wide range of real-time data, and oceanic/atmospheric models that of real-time data, and oceanic/atmospheric models that are essential to the success of several IOOS projects.are essential to the success of several IOOS projects.

• The Server is one of the primary real-time data servers The Server is one of the primary real-time data servers for global for global in-situin-situ oceanographic data. oceanographic data.

• The USGODAE Server is designed and operated to The USGODAE Server is designed and operated to adhere to the data serving standards specified by the adhere to the data serving standards specified by the IOOS/DMAC.IOOS/DMAC.

• As a partner in IOOS, FNMOC can make many of its As a partner in IOOS, FNMOC can make many of its higher-resolution operational model fields covering the higher-resolution operational model fields covering the waters surrounding CONUS available to the IOOS waters surrounding CONUS available to the IOOS community.community.

IOOS Participants Served by the IOOS Participants Served by the USGODAE LDM ServerUSGODAE LDM Server

(Each institution served over 400,000 files/day)(Each institution served over 400,000 files/day)

• SCOOP SCOOP • Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Louisiana State University, University of Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Louisiana State University, University of

Florida, University of Miami, University of North Carolina, Virginia Institute Florida, University of Miami, University of North Carolina, Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Alabama at Huntsvilleof Marine Sciences, University of Alabama at Huntsville

• SEACOOSSEACOOS• North Carolina State University,University of North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina State University,University of North Carolina Charlotte,

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Miami, Florida State University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Miami, Florida State University, University of South Florida (FTP/HTTP only)University, University of South Florida (FTP/HTTP only)

• GoMOOSGoMOOS• Bedford Institute of Oceanography, University of MaineBedford Institute of Oceanography, University of Maine

• GCOOSGCOOS• Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University

• AOOSAOOS• AOOS LDM/Data Server, University of Alaska Fairbanks AOOS LDM/Data Server, University of Alaska Fairbanks

IOOS Products from USGODAE Server Data

AOOS imagery from USGODAE satellite data collection

Wave models for GoMOOS, SCOOP, and SEACOOS forced by COAMPS from USGODAE LDM

FNMOC Data and Models Currently FNMOC Data and Models Currently Provided for IOOSProvided for IOOS

• Global Wave Watch 3Global Wave Watch 3• 1 degree resolution, forecast to 144 hours1 degree resolution, forecast to 144 hours

• COAMPS Application GridsCOAMPS Application Grids• Data for the three regions surrounding CONUSData for the three regions surrounding CONUS

• Currently used to force several IOOS wave modelsCurrently used to force several IOOS wave models

• Global NOGAPS Application and Computational GridGlobal NOGAPS Application and Computational Grid• Computational grids provide the most accurate fields for Computational grids provide the most accurate fields for

forcing models in the coastal zone.forcing models in the coastal zone.

• Daily High Resolution Global Ocean AnalysisDaily High Resolution Global Ocean Analysis• 2161x1051 34 Levels (0-5000m)2161x1051 34 Levels (0-5000m)

• High Resolution Global SST/Sea Ice AnalysisHigh Resolution Global SST/Sea Ice Analysis• 3241x2441 6 hourly3241x2441 6 hourly

FNMOC Models Available for IOOSFNMOC Models Available for IOOS(all pending FNMOC approval for public release)(all pending FNMOC approval for public release)

• High Resolution Regional Wave Watch 3High Resolution Regional Wave Watch 3• Covers East Pacific, West Atlantic, and Central America Covers East Pacific, West Atlantic, and Central America

(Gulf of Mexico)(Gulf of Mexico)

• Forced by FNMOC Regional COAMPS Models available Forced by FNMOC Regional COAMPS Models available on Serveron Server

• 27 km resolution, forecast to 48 hours27 km resolution, forecast to 48 hours

• COAMPS Computational GridsCOAMPS Computational Grids• Data served on the original computational grids for three Data served on the original computational grids for three

regions surrounding CONUSregions surrounding CONUS

• Provides the most accurate fields for forcing ocean models Provides the most accurate fields for forcing ocean models in the coastal zonein the coastal zone

USGODAE COAMPS and WW3 USGODAE COAMPS and WW3 Coverage for IOOSCoverage for IOOS

Regional COAMPS and WW3 are available for the three regions surrounding CONUS: EPAC, CENTAM, and WATL

FNMOC Regional Atmospheric and FNMOC Regional Atmospheric and Ocean Models for IOOSOcean Models for IOOS

COAMPS Comp. GridCOAMPS Comp. GridLambert Projection for EPACLambert Projection for EPAC

EPAC Regional WW3EPAC Regional WW3

SummarySummary• Thanks to ~8 years of funding from ONR, the USGODAE Thanks to ~8 years of funding from ONR, the USGODAE

Monterey Data Server has been developed into an Monterey Data Server has been developed into an invaluable resource for both the R&D community and the invaluable resource for both the R&D community and the Navy operational community.Navy operational community.

• As planned from the outset, ONR funding for the Server As planned from the outset, ONR funding for the Server will end at the beginning of FY08.will end at the beginning of FY08.

• To ensure continued USGODAE Server availability we To ensure continued USGODAE Server availability we must enhance its role as an R&D system, supported under must enhance its role as an R&D system, supported under the projects that have made the Server a key part of their the projects that have made the Server a key part of their data serving infrastructure.data serving infrastructure.

• If no additional funding is provided, the USGODAE Server If no additional funding is provided, the USGODAE Server will be decommissioned in 2008.will be decommissioned in 2008.