scholarly journals Poseidon: A marine environmental monitoring, forecasting and information system for the Greek seas

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.H. SOUKISSIAN ◽  
G. CHRONIS
Keyword(s):  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Sea Transport ◽  
Marine Research ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
Operational Oceanography ◽  
Monitoring And Forecasting ◽  
Forecasting System ◽  
Marine Environmental

The scope of this work is twofold: i) to discuss and analyze some principles, issues and problems related to the development and advancement of Operational Oceanography in Greece and ii) to present a real-time monitoring and forecasting system for the Aegean Sea, which is currently under implementation. Operational Oceanography in Greece has become a necessity today, since it can provide aid to find solutions on problems related to societal, economic, environmental and scientific issues. Most of the Greek coastal regions are under pressure, susceptible to damages due to the increasing tendency of the population to move from the inland to the coast, marine environmental pollution, competitive development of the coastal market sector, etc. Moreover, the complex geomorphology of the coastal areas and the interdependence between natural processes and human activities causes significant alterations in this delicate environment. A rational treatment of these problems can be based on integrated coastal zone management (ICZM). An absolutely necessary means for establishing ICZM is the operation of marine moni- toring systems. Such a system ("POSEIDON system") is under implementation by the National Centre for Marine Research. POSEIDON is a comprehensive marine monitoring and forecasting system, that aims to improve environmental surveillance and facilitate sea transport, rescue and safety of life at sea, fishing and aquaculture, protection of the marine ecosystem, etc. POSEIDON is expected to enhance considerably the capabilities to manage, protect and develop the marine resources of the Greek Seas and to promote Greek Operational Oceanography.

On the modification of operational oceanography forecasting system for South China Sea in National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center of China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziqing Zu ◽  
Xueming Zhu ◽  
Hui Wang
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
South China ◽  
Optimal Interpolation ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Background Error ◽  
Pass Filter ◽  
China Sea ◽  
Operational Oceanography ◽  
Forecasting System ◽  
Marine Environmental

<p>Based on ROMS and Ensemble Optimal Interpolation (EnOI) method, the South China Sea operational Oceanography Forecasting System (SCSOFS) is implemented in National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (NMEFC), to provide the forecast of the currents, temperature and salinity in South China Sea for the future 5 days. Recently, a systematic modification has been carried out to SCSOFS to improve its forecast skill.</p><p>For the data assimilation system, new methods have been implemented, such as using Increment Analysis Update (IAU) and First Guess at Appropriate Time (FGAT), using a high-pass filter to evaluate the background error, assimilating multi-source observations, using non-uniform localization radius. In addition, the respective contribution of each method will also be discussed.</p><p>An optimization system is implemented for evaluating the values of physical parameters in ROMS, to remove the long-term bias of simulation. Argo temperature profiles is assimilated in the first half of 2017, to obtain the optimal coefficients of horizontal/vertical viscosity/diffusion and linear bottom drag. An independent validation from July of 2017 to December of 2018 shows that the simulation is improved using the optimal values.</p>

Integrated Approach to Coastal Zone Management in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 433-440
Author(s):  
O C A Iriberri
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
Single Fragment ◽  
Human Attitude ◽  
And Migration

Coastal zone management requires an understanding of the complex milieu of interactions and activities taking place in an environmental system. Man is beginning to recognize that the old method of dealing with individual issues and problems as single fragment of a whole ecosystem is not enough. This paper tries to deal with the integrated manner in carrying out effectively the management of the coastal zone in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro by the Man and the Biosphere Interagency Committee on Ecological Studies. To attain the objective of the project, the different agencies monitor, identify, observe, investigate various natural and physical parameters contributing to the ecological balance and study the rational use of the resources along the coastal zone. Result of the study showed that although such factors as land use practices of shifting cultivation (kaingin), human attitude towards forest and its resources, and continuous increase in population and migration of people were observed, such pressure on lands has not greatly affected the Puerto Galera coastal zone resources.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications in coastal zone management—a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 193 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Adade ◽  
Abiodun Musa Aibinu ◽  
Bernard Ekumah ◽  
Jerry Asaana
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Zone Management ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

scholarly journals Beach Certification Schemes in Latin America: Are They Applicable to the Brazilian Context?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 934
Author(s):  
Luidgi Marchese ◽  
Camilo M. Botero ◽  
Seweryn Zielinski ◽  
Giorgio Anfuso ◽  
Marcus Polette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Beach Management ◽  
Zone Management

Beaches are multidimensional ecosystems that develop relevant natural functions and host tourist activities of great economic value. Therefore, they are currently being subjected to severe human pressure and natural impacts often enhanced by climate change. Beach certification schemes (BCSs) were designed to bridge the gap between recreation and conservation uses. The aim of this paper is to assess the compatibility and potential contribution of nine Beach Classification Schemes (BCSs) used in Latin America with the Orla Project implemented in Brazil to optimize land use planning of coastal zones, including beaches. The weaknesses and strengths of each BCSs were assessed according to the criteria for integrated coastal zone management. As a result, four of the nine BCSs were found to be the most compatible with the context of Brazilian beaches (Ecuadorian, Colombian, Cuban, and Argentinean BCSs), indicating that BCSs can contribute to specific aspects of beach management, but they should not be the only management strategy. In conclusion, the strengths of the four BCSs identified in this study can be used to build a new management tool for Brazilian beaches aligned with the Orla Project—the main coastal planning and management instrument currently used.

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