Oil Spill Modeling for Improved Response to Arctic Maritime Spills: The Path Forward
Overview:
The Arctic region is projected to experience an increase in maritime shipping and natural resource development. As a result, the probability of more and larger spills, particularly of petroleum, is increasing the need for response-relevant computer modeling. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Response & Restoration (ORR) provides scientific support (including modeling) to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) during oil spill response. This workshop provides a structured approach to gather expert advice in order to improve Arctic spill response and address USCG and FOSC core needs.
Goals of this workshop:
The workshop will be a mix of presentations on the different models available for oil spill response in the Arctic by a range of spill and ice modeling experts. It will focus on critical elements associated with Arctic oil spill modeling such as oil fate and transport, subsea blowout modeling, and operational considerations. All discussions will be mindful of the ultimate goal of having useful oil spill response modeling for the Arctic that will inform decision-making during spills and will be conducted considering guidepost needs and questions developed by the project’s Core Advisory Team and key agency stakeholders. The outcome of the workshop will result in the formation of 3-4 Working Groups on key topics that need to be resolved to improve oil spill response modeling.
Venue:
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK, 99580
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Parking instructions: If necessary, please park in Willow Visitor lot off of Bragaw Street near Gorsuch Commons. This is a metered parking area and will cost $10/day. It is highly recommended to park at Spring Hill Suites and use the shuttle to come to the workshop venue.
Our meeting room is in Gorsuch Commons (room 107) on the campus of UAA
Agenda (pending)
Lodging:
SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake
4050 University Lake Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
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Participants (by invitation only):
Planning Committee:
Nancy Kinner, CRRC
Sarah Allan, NOAA OR&R ARD
Chris Barker, NOAA OR&R ERD
MST1 Gary Barnum, USCG, PacArea MST1
CJ Beegle-Krause, SINTEF
Catherine Berg, NOAA OR&R ERD SSC
Rick Bernhardt, Alaska DEC
LT Omar Borges, USCG MER
Lisa DiPinto, NOAA OR&R
Amy MacFadyen, NOAA OR&R ERD
Guillaume Marcotte, Met Canada
Dr. Phillip McGillivary, USCG PacArea
Scott Socolofsky, Texas A&M University
Questions? Please contact Kathy Mandsager or ADAC Fellow Megan Verfaillie
