INTAROS

INTAROS aimed to develop an integrated Arctic Observation System (iAOS) by extending, improving and unifying existing systems in the different regions of the Arctic. INTAROS has a strong multidisciplinary focus, with tools for integration of data from atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and terrestrial sciences, provided by institutions in Europe, North America and Asia. INTAROS is assessing strengths and weaknesses of existing observing systems – both satellite and in-situ – and contributes with innovative solutions to fill some of the critical gaps in the in situ observing network.

INTAROS is developing a platform, iAOS, to search for and access data from distributed databases. INTAROS includes development of community-based observing systems, where local knowledge is merged with scientific data. An integrated, sustainable and long-term Arctic Observation System will enable better-informed decisions and better-documented processes within key sectors (e.g. local communities, shipping, tourism, fishing), in order to strengthen the societal and economic role of the Arctic region and support the EU strategy for the Arctic and related maritime and environmental policies.

Website:

www.intaros.eu

Social Media:

twitter@IntarosProject facebookfacebook.com/intaros

 

Contacts:

Head and Shoulder 5 

Stein Sandven 

Coordinator, Data Management 

and Policy Advice Task Groups

Nansen Environmental and 

Remnote Sensing Center

Ruth Higgins 2 

Ruth Higgins

Communications and Dissemination & 

Training and Education Task Groups

EurOcean

 

 

Eric Buch 2 

Erik Buch

Policy Advice Task Group

EuroGoos

twitter@ebu180150

 Head and Shoulder 5

Hanne Sagen 

Data Management and 

Policy Advice Task Groups

NERSC

hanne.sagen@nersc.no

 Head and Shoulder 5

Torrill Hamre

Data Management Task Group

NERSC

 

 

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