Arctic PASSION
Pan-Arctic observing System of Systems: Implementing Observations for societal Needs
Funding: Horizon2020
Period: June 2021 - June 2025
Total project budget: ---
Total budget CNR IIA: ---
Scientific Responsible: Antonello Pasini
Management Manager: Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung (Germany): PI: Dr. Michael J. Karcher
Abstract of the project
The Arctic is the region of the planet that more than any other is affected by global warming and associated climate change. Arctic PASSION aims to respond to the urgent need for coordinated and accessible Earth observation and information services for the Arctic region. Despite significant international efforts in the past, the elements of the current pan-Arctic observation network remain fragmented and disconnected, or have other critical issues. The aim of the project is to overcome these pain points and move towards a fully integrated pan-Arctic Observing System of Systems (pan-AOSS). In doing so, observations and models will be integrated to provide a more detailed view of the current situation and future scenarios, as well as to enable those living in the Arctic to respond effectively to the challenges of global change.
The activities and methodologies to achieve the objectives specified below are the most varied: from the analysis and use of satellite data, to that of in situ data, up to the most advanced modeling, which makes use of all available data, with particular reference to those of Copernicus for all terrestrial, marine, cryospheric and atmospheric matrices. From the point of view of data analysis and modeling, particular importance is given to the development and use of artificial intelligence methods.
Arctic PASSION's overall goal is to respond to the growing scientific and social challenges of global change in the Arctic through the creation of an Arctic Observing System of Systems. A system that allows quick access to interoperable data and that allows informed and effective decision-making activities, with particular emphasis on actions that allow sustainable development.
In this framework, the specific objectives are the following:
O1 - Enhance and integrate Arctic Observations (WP1);
O2 - Improve Arctic Data Management (WP2);
O3 - Optimize Arctic Observing Networks through Modeling Techniques (WP3);
O4 - Deliver New EuroGeo Pilot Services (WP4);
O5 - Quantify the Societal and Economic Benefit of the pan-AOSS (WP5);
O6 - Enhance International Collaboration and Clustering (WP6);
O7 - Provide Decision Making and Policy Support (WP7);
O8 - Co-develop an integrated pan-AOSS and Upgrade an Arctic-GEOSS in GEO (WP8);
O9 - Link Arctic Observations and Society (WP9).
In this framework, the specific objectives are the following:
O1 - Enhance and integrate Arctic Observations (WP1);
O2 - Improve Arctic Data Management (WP2);
O3 - Optimize Arctic Observing Networks through Modeling Techniques (WP3);
O4 - Deliver New EuroGeo Pilot Services (WP4);
O5 - Quantify the Societal and Economic Benefit of the pan-AOSS (WP5);
O6 - Enhance International Collaboration and Clustering (WP6);
O7 - Provide Decision Making and Policy Support (WP7);
O8 - Co-develop an integrated pan-AOSS and Upgrade an Arctic-GEOSS in GEO (WP8);
O9 - Link Arctic Observations and Society (WP9).
1 (Coordinator) AWI Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung DE
2 UKRI-BAS United Kingdom Research and Innovation UK
3 DMI Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut DK
4 NPI Norsk Polarinstitutt NO
5 UiT Universitetet i Tromsoe - Norges Arktiske Universitet NO
6 ULUND Lunds Universitet SE
7 MET Meteorologisk Institutt NO
8 OASYS OASys - Ocean Amosphere Systems GmbH DE
9 SNOW Lumimuutos Osuuskunta - Snowchange FI
10 GINR Gronlands Naturinstitut GL
11 JRC JRC - Joint Research Center - European Commission BE
12 IMF Ilmatieteen Laitos - IMF FI
13 SCREAMS Stiftelsen Grid Arendal NO
14 AMAP Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program Secretariat NO
15 CNR National Research Council IT
16 DTU Danmarks Tekniske Universitet DK
17 EPB European Polar Board NL
18 ILAB Kaminski Thomas Herbert - The Inversion Lab Thomas Kaminski Consulting DE
19 INPO INTERACT - International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic - INPO SE
20 SIOS SIOS Svalbard AS NO
21 ON Sorbonne Universite FR
22 SPATINEO Spatineo Oy FI
23 SYKE Suomen Ympariistokeskus - SYKE FI
24 UBristol University of Bristol UK
25 UiB Universitetet i Bergen NO
26 WSL / SLF Eidgenossischen Forschungsanstalt fur Wald, Schnee und Landschaft - Organisationsverordnung WSL CH
27 EWC EWC IT
28 WOA Women of the Arctic ry FI
29 ULAP Lapin Yliopisto FI
30 AINA The Arctic Institute of North America CA
31 UW University of Washington US
32 UMCES University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science US
33 SIO PP Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of Russian Academy of Sciences - SIO RUS
34 TSU Tomskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet - Tomski State University RUS
35 NCPOR National Center for Polar and Ocean Research - NCPOR IN
36 PRIC Polar Research Institute of China - PRIC CN
2 UKRI-BAS United Kingdom Research and Innovation UK
3 DMI Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut DK
4 NPI Norsk Polarinstitutt NO
5 UiT Universitetet i Tromsoe - Norges Arktiske Universitet NO
6 ULUND Lunds Universitet SE
7 MET Meteorologisk Institutt NO
8 OASYS OASys - Ocean Amosphere Systems GmbH DE
9 SNOW Lumimuutos Osuuskunta - Snowchange FI
10 GINR Gronlands Naturinstitut GL
11 JRC JRC - Joint Research Center - European Commission BE
12 IMF Ilmatieteen Laitos - IMF FI
13 SCREAMS Stiftelsen Grid Arendal NO
14 AMAP Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program Secretariat NO
15 CNR National Research Council IT
16 DTU Danmarks Tekniske Universitet DK
17 EPB European Polar Board NL
18 ILAB Kaminski Thomas Herbert - The Inversion Lab Thomas Kaminski Consulting DE
19 INPO INTERACT - International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic - INPO SE
20 SIOS SIOS Svalbard AS NO
21 ON Sorbonne Universite FR
22 SPATINEO Spatineo Oy FI
23 SYKE Suomen Ympariistokeskus - SYKE FI
24 UBristol University of Bristol UK
25 UiB Universitetet i Bergen NO
26 WSL / SLF Eidgenossischen Forschungsanstalt fur Wald, Schnee und Landschaft - Organisationsverordnung WSL CH
27 EWC EWC IT
28 WOA Women of the Arctic ry FI
29 ULAP Lapin Yliopisto FI
30 AINA The Arctic Institute of North America CA
31 UW University of Washington US
32 UMCES University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science US
33 SIO PP Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of Russian Academy of Sciences - SIO RUS
34 TSU Tomskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet - Tomski State University RUS
35 NCPOR National Center for Polar and Ocean Research - NCPOR IN
36 PRIC Polar Research Institute of China - PRIC CN
Antonello Pasini