FOO SURFACE WAVES WORKING GROUP
The Surface Waves Working Group provides input to the FOO Steering Committee on issues relating to:
- wind-wave priorities that are likely to affect the capability;
- productivity of operational oceanographic activities in Australia.
The group also address key questions for FOO.
ACTIVITIES
The Surface Waves Working Group will provide advice and guidance relating to wind-wave research, infrastructure, services and industry based on their relevant expertise, and from a potential user perspective. Specific activities are likely to include:
Providing advice on priorities
to support operational oceanography in Australia
to support operational oceanography in Australia
Making recommendations about potential improvements to Australia’s capability, particularly in response to emerging fields
Acting as liaisons to the broader community through presentations at meetings and conferences.
SURFACE WAVES WORKING GROUP STRUCTURE & MEMBERSHIP
The Surface Waves Working Group is comprised of members from all pillars of FOO.
Membership is open to:
- any person affiliated with a FOO pillar;
- and willing to contribute an appropriate level of effort towards FOO activities.
Prospective members can nominate themselves for membership by contacting the current Group Chair (to be appointed). Appointment of members is made at discretion of the current Chair.
OUTPUTS OF THE SURFACE WAVES WORKING GROUP
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FOO White Paper: 15 priorities for Australian wind-waves research
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Review of National Marine Science Plan White Papers for wave observation requirements and current state of wave observations around Australia
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Working Group Minutes 29 September 2017
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Working Group Minutes 16 March 2018
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Working Group Minutes 21 June 2018