PACNW Workshop – USER CASE-STUDIES Part 1

February 2, 2012
Peter Lawson, Joe Schumacker, Alan Pazar, Michael Kosro, Allan Barton, Andy Suhbier, Benoir Eudeline, Belinda Batten, and Brian Polagye | National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Quinault Indian Nation, Oregon State University, Whiskey Creek Hatchery, Pacific Shellfish Institute, Taylor Fisheries, OSU, UW

2:05 to 2:45Case Study Example – Fisheries
Peter Lawson, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Joe Schumacker, Quinault Indian Nation

This case study will detail the local fisheries use of observations and derived products for improved decision-making and opportunities for enhanced observing.

2:45 to 2:55Discussion – Linking needs to capabilities

2:55 to 3:10Case Study Example – Aquaculture

(invited), Allan Barton, Whiskey Creek Hatchery
Andy Suhbier, Pacific Shellfish Institute

This case study will provide an understanding of how measurements play a role in operational decision-making for the aquaculture industry.

3:10 to 3:20Discussion – Linking needs to capabilities

3:20 to 3:35Case Study Example – Alternative Energy

Belinda Batten, OSU, Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center
Brian Polagye, UW, Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center

This presentation will look at how observations are used in support of selecting wave and tidal locations and operations.

3:35 to 3:45Discussion – Linking needs to capabilities