TASK-DI-09-03A: Tsunami Early Warning System of Systems

Task Description

Task Definition

Support the establishment and continuation of a multi-hazard fully-operational global tsunami early warning and mitigation system of systems. Promote full and open exchange of publicly-funded, unclassified data relevant to tsunami warning/mitigation systems and enhancement/development of mechanisms for real-time data sharing, including seismic and sea level (deep ocean and tide gauge) data. Contribute to the operationalization of comprehensive observing networks (in-situ sea level, seismic stations and remote monitoring) and data management systems (including integration of the global ocean observing system (GOOS), international seismic networks, and related global telecommunication systems). Define and promote standards/protocols for operating observing systems, and managing data exchange/transmission for multiple observing systems relevant to tsunami detection, early warning and mitigation. Build upon GMES projects in the area of emergency response and marine aspects.

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Motivation/Background

(Why should this Task or sub-task be implemented? What relevance to society? What is the state of the art?)

Current Status

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Cross-cutting Components

Architecture and Data

1) Please briefly describe any task-related Earth observation resources (data set, system, website/portal) and any related Web Service interfaces that are contributed to GEOSS. State whether these items are or will be registered with the GEOSS Component and Service Registry for access via the GEO Web Portals, and whether any associated standards or other interoperability arrangements will be registered in the Standards and Interoperability Registry.

2) Please also describe what data and information your activity/system needs that you would request to be accessible through the GEOSS Common Infrastructure.

Capacity Building

(capacity building is defined to include the development of capacity related to: (i) Infrastructure and technology transfer (Hardware, Software and other technology required to develop, access and use EO); (ii) Individuals (education and training of individuals to be aware of, access, use and develop EO) and (iii) Institutions – building policies, programs & organizational structures to enhance the value of EO data and products).

1) In accordance with the above definition does this Task have a capacity-building component? If so, please provide a short description of this component including a description of end users.

2) Have any additional CB needs for this Task been identified? Please provide a short description.

Science and Technology

1. Please briefly describe the elements of scientific research or technological development contained in this Task

2. In relation to the S&T component(s) of this Task, please describe gaps, priorities, continuity needs, barriers, scientific expertise and additional resource needs (this information will be used for developing a gaps and needs assessment in Task ST-09-01)

User Engagement

Please briefly describe to what extent end users are engaged in this Task and influence the nature of the outputs produced

Contribution to Outputs and Activities Above

Germany

DLR DFD-US: German-Indonesion Tsunami Early Warning System (GITEWS).

Greece

Centre of Technological Research: Efficient algorithms for tsunami detection fromr real-time data.

Japan

JAMSTEC: Exchange of the real-time earthquake information is promoted by using land and marine earthquake observation network of West Pacific Ocean region operated by JAMSTEC.

NICT: To research Tsunami detection with developing of ocean radars.

ISPRS

ISPRS WGVIII-1: Contribute to preparation of reports.

Participation