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Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association
SECOORA is the regional solution to integrating coastal and ocean observing in the Southeast United States. SECOORA coordinates coastal and ocean observing activities and facilitates dialogue among stakeholders so that the benefits from the sustained operation of a coastal and ocean observing system can be realized. SECOORA is one of 11 Regional Associations established nationwide through the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®). IOOS is a multi-agency, cooperative effort based on a continuously operating network of buoys, ships, satellites, underwater vehicles, and other platforms that routinely collect real-time data and manage historical information. These data are needed for rapid detection and timely prediction of changes in our nation’s ocean and coastal waters.
SECOORA Observations
The SECOORA Near Real-time Observations Maps are created hourly from SECOORA member data and ancillary regional datasets. Data include In-situ sea surface temperature, water level, and winds; radar-sensed surface currents; drifter trajectories; and satellite-sensed sea surface temperature, winds, and color.
SECOORA Asset Inventory
The SECOORA Asset Inventory is an overview map application of known observation stations monitoring the coastal ocean of the Southeast US. The map and dataset were created as an improvement to the previous SECOORA Asset Inventory completed in Fall 2005. The data were further supplemented and organized into a single dataset containing 543 stations which can be explored and downloaded as a spreadsheet or shapefile.
SECOORA is one of eleven Regional Associations comprising the coastal component of the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).
BOARD meeting agenda now available
The SECOORA Board is meeting via teleconference on February 10, 2010. The agenda and other meeting materials are available here. Please contact Susannah Sheldon with any questions.
SECOORA's February 2010 Quarterly Newsletter Released
The latest Coastal and Ocean Observing News for the Southeast from SECOORA is now available. This newsletter includes examples of ongoing work in the region, issues of significance for coastal and ocean observing, coming events, and announcements concerning budgets, staff, workshops, publications, and many other items of interest. Click to view newsletter.
SECOORA Staff Updates
Welcome Robert McGuinn, SECOORA's new Program Support Contractor. He has 12 years of experience in the environmental sciences with the last 7 focused on coastal and ocean sciences, extension, and leadership.
Welcome Charlton Galvarino, SECOORA's new Data Management and Communication Support Contractor. Galvarino has spent much of his professional career applying his software development and database design expertise to create end-to-end, web-accessible GIS applications for a variety of clients and users.
2010 SECOORA Board and Members Meeting Schedule Available
SECOORA Board and Member meetings are held four times a year. The schedule for 2010 follows:
(1) February 10 8AM-12:00PM Board conference call
(2) May 11 Board meeting; May 12-13 Members meeting
(3) June 28 Board conference call
(4) Sept. 29-30 or Oct. 4-5 in-person Board meeting
CODAR EQUIPMENT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
CODAR Ocean Sensors, Ltd. is offering several RiverSonde equipment loan grants for graduate students in 2010. CODAR is seeking proposals outlining novel applications of RiverSonde in river, lake, estuarine, harbor, or ocean environment. Novel applications could be (but not limited to) measurement of near-shore ocean rip currents or flows at river intersection with ocean or lake, integration of RiverSonde data with other data sets collected inside of a regional ocean observing system, and use of RiverSonde data to improve or validate coastal or river hydrodynamic models, etc. Motivated graduate students interested in hydrology, oceanography or other related subjects are encouraged to apply. All the details are posted on the company Web site.
MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE RELEASES BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Minerals Management Service recently released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA): Developing Environmental Protocols and Monitoring to Support Ocean Renewable Energy and Stewardship. Approximately $6.5 M over three to five years may be available for this BAA, subject to availability and final approval by the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Partnerships (IWG-OP). View the announcement.
IN THE NEWS: IOOS DATA INTEGRATION FRAMEWORK
The IOOS DIF implementation/standardization efforts received national attention this week on NOAA's News in an article entitled Nation’s Ocean Observing System Completes Year-Long Data Standardization, Water & Weather Data Clear and Consistent Across All U.S. Regions.
MODEL SPOTLIGHT: SABGOM
The South Atlantic Bight and Gulf of Mexico Circulation Nowcast/Forecast (SABGOM N/F) Modeling System is developed, operated and maintained by Ocean Observing and Modeling Group of Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University. There is an archive of runs going back more than a year and the 3D model can be displayed in many different ways. Visit the project Web site.
New SECOORA Online Calendar
Keep up to date on the SECOORA schedule with our new online calendar. This Google Calendar includes key events in the region, Board and Committee meetings, and staff meetings and travel. Please contact Susannah Sheldon if you would like to suggest any events to include.
Organizational Chart
An organization chart visualizes the relationships of the SECOORA Board of Directors, Stakeholders' Advisory Council, Executive Director, Staff, and various standing and program committees, as established by the Board of Directors in accordance with the SECOORA by-laws. The chart is available for browsing online or may be downloaded in a variety of formats.
SECOORA Members
View the current List of SECOORA Members. A letter from the Treasurer, Cliff Merz, and invoice may be downloaded here for further information. Please contact Susannah Sheldon at Susannah@secoora.org with any questions.
Business Plan
A Business Plan specifying the framework for the development of the Regional Association was reviewed at the 2007 Annual Membership Meeting. The plan includes a business concept and mission, an operations plan, a marketing plan, a research and development plan, a products and services plan, a governance plan, and an RCOOS design plan.
By-laws
The SECOORA By-Laws were approved the SECOORA Members on May 13, 2009.
SECOORA Newsletter
SECOORA distributes a quarterly newsletter via email that focuses on regional, sub regional, and national ocean observation topics, events, and success stories. Please send your comments or suggested new items to SECOORA Communications.
Consider Joining SECOORA
Are you interested in ocean observations, ecosystem management, marine operations, or coastal hazards? Then you should know about SECOORA, the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association. SECOORA is the regional solution to integrating coastal and ocean observing in the Southeast United States. Commitment to ocean observing technologies in our region is critical. Your input, guidance, support, and membership will insure that SECOORA continues to develop the products and services that you need. Join SECOORA and be a part of the Southeast's future. Contact Executive Director Debra Hernandez (debra@secoora.org) for more information.
