Info Sheets and Booklet

This document presents an overview of the results from INTAROS as a set of 1-page Info Sheets provided by the partners. The INTAROS project has demonstrated how an integrated Arctic observation system is built on many observing sensors and platforms. For land-based observations, a number of in situ systems are operated from stations around the Arctic. For ocean-based observations, there is a significant difference between ice-free and ice-covered areas. In open ocean, ships, floats, moorings and various surface platforms are commonly used, but in the ice-covered areas it is required to use icebreakers which can deploy ice-based platforms and underwater moorings.

The data from the observing systems represent the first step in the data value-chain from raw data to higher-level information products. The data is the basis for scientific analysis including modelling, development of remote sensing algorithms, and as validation data for models and satellite products. In addition to scientific observing systems, there are Community-Based Monitoring (CBM) systems where data are collected by local communities to support their requirements for information about climate change, natural resources, and other Arctic topics.

The Info sheets are compiled into a booklet to be published as promotion and outreach document.