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GODAE Program Overview
The Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) is a program of the joint IOC/WMO Ocean Observation Panel for Climate (OPPC) with the objectives, as quoted on the GODAE home page, to:
- Apply state-of-the art ocean models and assimilation methods to produce short-range open-ocean forecasts, boundary conditions to extend predictability of coastal and regional subsystems, and initial conditions for climate forecast models.
- Provide global ocean analyses for developing improved understanding of the oceans, improved assessments of the predictability of ocean variability, and as a basis for improving the design and effectiveness of a global ocean observing system.
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Program Management
In early 1997, the concept of the Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) was developed in the belief that attracting the resources necessary for an adequate long-term global ocean observing system for monitoring the ocean depends upon a clear demonstration of the feasibility and value of such a system. GODAE aims to make ocean monitoring and prediction routine in a manner similar to weather forecasting.
The anticipated outcomes for GODAE include improved coastal, open ocean and climate forecasts; a more responsive efficient and sustainable system for data assembly and distribution; an improved foundation for oceanic research with enhanced partnerships between the operational and research communities; and an enhanced, but cost-effective and sustainable ocean observing system.
The GODAE projects are:
- Argo
- High Resolution SST - Pilot Project (GHRSST-PP)
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Implementation Phases
GODAE will evolve through phased development from 1998 to 2007. The main phases are:
1998-1999: Concept Development. Refine scope, promote the experiment, develop international cooperation and participation and set up an organization for GODAE. The ARGO project - an essential component of GODAE- is being successfully implemented through international cooperation.
2000-2002: Development Phase. Development and test of GODAE national and international components with main focus on data, information and coordination of national activities.
2003-2005: Demonstration Phase. Real-time demonstrations of the viability of candidate systems.
2006-2007: Consolidation and Transition Phase. Final phase. Consolidation and establishment of permanent systems. Transition of technology to operational systems.
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