ADAC Arctic Spill Modeling (AMSM)

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to Thursday, December 5, 2019
Anchorage, Alaska

Oil Spill Modeling for Improved Response to Arctic Maritime Spills: The Path Forward

The Workshop Report

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.

ADAC Arctic Spill Modeling (AMSM) group

Agenda

Resources

Presentations

Venue

University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK, 99580

Campus map 

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

Lodging

SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake
4050 University Lake Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

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Reception

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
6:00 pm

Glacier Brewhouse
737 West 5th Ave, #110
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 274-2739

Participants (by invitation only)

 

Planning Committee

 

Questions? Please contact Kathy Mandsager or ADAC Fellow Megan Verfaillie

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