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Current Status and Future Direction of the NIMS/KMA Argo Program

국립기상과학원 Argo 사업의 현황 및 추진 방향

  • Baek-Jo Kim (Observation Research Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Korea Meteorological Administration) ;
  • Hyeong-Jun Jo (Observation Research Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Korea Meteorological Administration) ;
  • KiRyong Kang (Earthquake and Volcano Technology Team, Earthquake and Volcano Bureau, Korea Meteorological Administration) ;
  • Chul-Kyu Lee (Observation Research Department, National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Korea Meteorological Administration)
  • 김백조 (국립기상과학원 관측연구부) ;
  • 조형준 (국립기상과학원 관측연구부) ;
  • 강기룡 (기상청 지진화산국 지진화산기술팀) ;
  • 이철규 (국립기상과학원 관측연구부)
  • Received : 2023.10.13
  • Accepted : 2023.11.13
  • Published : 2023.11.30
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Abstract

In order to improve the predictability of marine high-impacts weather such as typhoon and high waves, the marine observation network is an essential because it could be rapidly changed by strong air-sea interaction. In this regard, the National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Korea Meteorological Administration (NIMS/KMA) has promoted the Argo float observation program since 2001 to participate in the International Argo program. In this study, current status and future direction of the NIMS/KMA Argo program are presented through the internal meeting and external expert forum. To date, a total of 264 Argo floats have been deployed into the offshore around the Korean Peninsula and the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The real-time and delayed modes quality control (QC) system of Argo data was developed, and an official regional data assembling center (call-sign 'KM') was run. In 2002, the Argo homepage was established for the systematic management and dissemination of Argo data for domestic and international users. The future goal of the NIMS/KMA Argo program is to improve response to the marine high-impacts weather through a marine environment monitoring and observing system. The promotion strategy for this is divided into four areas: strengthening policy communication, developing observation strategies, promoting utilization research, and activating international cooperation.

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Acknowledgement

이 연구는 기상청 국립기상과학원 「해양기상 및 차세대 해양예측시스템 개발」(KMA 2018-00420)의 일부 지원으로 수행되었습니다. 이에 감사를 드립니다.

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