Thursday, December 2nd, 2004
Day Three: What science questions need to be addressed with a Great Lakes observing system?
Presentation on the results of the NOAA meeting with the users of monitoring data for ecosystem forecasting.
Break-out Sessions:
Requirements for physical, chemical, and biological sensors deployed inthe Great Lakes (1/2 day organized by discipline).
Integrating observations and targeting regional concerns - requirements (1/2 day organized by issue/geographic area.)
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Director, NOAA, GLERL |
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Plenary session to discuss fundamental scientific questions that require an integrated observing system. Interdisciplinary group discussion that will be organized and discussion questions reviewed. |
(Director, Ohio Sea Grant); (Senior Scientist, Limno-Tech Inc.)
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3 sessions organized for physical, chemical, and biological sensors deployed in the Great Lakes. Each discipline will address:
- What fundamental science questions most relate to this discipline?
- What parameters should be measured?
- What usable values need to be measured & are these within the limits of technology?
- What critical parameters are not covered by current technology?
- How do these measures correspond to both fundamental research questions and management needs?
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Review findings from morning sessions & provide instructions for afternoon sessions - Introduce session chairs, review discussion questions and select recorders |
(Director, Ohio Sea Grant); (Senior Scientist, Limno-Tech Inc.)
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Taking into account the answers identified during the morning sessions, small groups will consider specific geographical issues and identify special observation needs. In addition, groups will consider what decisions on lake management or lake use need to be based on information from an observing system.
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Wrap Up and Adjourn |
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