US Arctic Observing Network (US AON) Community of Practice
The US Arctic Observing Network (US AON) aims to improve Arctic-wide observing and data management activities through assessment, planning, and partnership activities. This community of practice supports conversations that include the US AON board and the broader Arctic research community. It will also serve as a coordination point for engagement in international observing and data initiatives.
Scope of Activities
Team Leaders
Sandy Starkweather
University of Colorado, CIRES
Lauren Culler
NSF (Website)
Hazel Shapiro
IARPC and US AON
Deliverables from the Arctic Research Plan
MOMP 2 Support assessment, gaps analysis, and intercomparisons to understand observational and modeling needs in Arctic research.
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MOMP 2.1 Conduct observational gap analysis case studies using the Benefit Assessment methodology to inform understanding of the capabilities, opportunities, and gaps in Arctic observing and data systems, with an initial focus on risk management and hazard mitigation.
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MOMP 2.4 The US AON Board will build on the 2022 Report to Congress by recommending clear parameters for agencies to identify existing AON investments for inclusion in future budget cross-cut efforts; advancing technological capacity building by inviting more participation from groups focused on data management and technology in US AON Board discussions; and evaluating agency policies and programs, interagency efforts, and community protocols.
MOMP 3 Support coordination and engagement with Federal, State, international, and non-Federal partners who are conducting monitoring, observing, modeling, and prediction in the Arctic.
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MOMP 3.4 Support participation of U.S. researchers in international Arctic observing and observational planning efforts to evaluate and improve the Arctic Observing Network. Progress will be tracked in relevant scientific papers, presentations, international arrangements, and/or meeting sessions.
Accomplishments
To be added in 2023.