Final FerryBox Results and Reports
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FerryBox Final Results and Final Report CD |
Revision 2.0 April 2006 |
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The final results and reports of the European FerryBox Project are provided below for downloading. These reports are also assembled on a CD-ROM which can be ordered here or by clicking on the image of the CD cover to the right. Please provide your name, delivery address and institutional details together with your order. The CD is free of charge but we may reserve the right to apply a small fee to cover handling and delivery costs. All documents provided for download are secured PDF files (compatible to Adobe® Reader - Vers. 5.0 or later). The newest version of the Adobe® Reader and Browser Plug-in can be downloaded for free here. |
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| Executive Public Summary | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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Executive Summary The executive public summary of the European FerryBox Project depicting in very brief the main objectives, results and achievements. |
Report no. FR-S-5 |
| Ferrybox Systems and Operation | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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This report contains updated descriptions of the 9 ferry lines and ferries together with functionalities and configurations of the installed Ferrybox systems. Furthermore, brief descriptions of applied calibration and maintenance procedures for the different sensors and system arrangements and related recommendations to ensure the quality of Ferrybox measurements and data are provided. |
Deliverable no. D-2-1 |
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Experiences with the Ferrybox Systems This report on operational experiences with the 9 Ferrybox systems running throughout 2 years (the so called "FerryBox Years") contains updated results and experiences achieved during continuous Ferrybox operation acquired by the partners. Also detailed information on the data, metrology topics, applied measures and efforts for operation, maintenance and quality assurance as well as operation histories and data recovery rates is provided. |
Deliverable no. D-2-3 |
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Trials of Non-standard Sensors This report on application of so called "non-standard sensors" installed in Ferrybox systems gives details on applications and achieved experiences with a variety of sensors for instance to measure currents, oxygen, pH, concentrations of different nutrients as well as to demarcate algae groups. This report also illustrates the potential of Ferryboxes when additionally configured with advanced sensors and outlines how new measuring technologies and sensors presently developed to operational stages can be installed in and used with Ferrybox systems. |
Deliverable no. D-2-4 |
| Management of Ferrybox Data | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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Guidelines for Management of Ferrybox Data This document describes the handling, merging and assembly of the Ferrybox data acquired in the project. It also intends to provide guidelines and information on how Ferrybox data can be consistently handled, associated with quality flags and documented with comprehensive meta data. It also intends to provide information on data handling and management to interested users and operators of Ferryboxes. The FerryBox project data will be merged and assembled according to these guidelines in a consistent data set (the so called Final FerryBox Dataset) which will be soon made available to interested users and institutions for non-commercial use upon request. |
Deliverable no. D-3-3/B |
| Applications of Ferrybox Systems and Data | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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This report summarises the application of Ferrybox systems and data for determination and evaluation of eutrophication processes in marine environments. This and the subsequent reports also summarise information which is further refined in an associated publication series which is presently in advanced preparation stage. |
Deliverable no. D-4-2 |
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This report describes the possibilities and experiences for determination of sediment transport processes, rates and morphology changes derived from acoustic current profiling (currents and acoustic backscatter) measured with ADP or ADCP systems) as applied in the project by NIOZ in the hydro- and morphodynamically highly active and variable Dutch Wadden Sea. |
Deliverable no. D-4-3 |
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This report illustrates how Ferrybox data can contribute to identification and assessments of water masses and associated transport processes. It gives examples on how for instance movement of frontal systems and their relation to eutrophication and productivity or mixing and cooling processes during and after storm events can be investigated with the help of Ferrybox data. |
Deliverable no. D-4-4 |
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Process Understanding in Different Dynamical Regimes This report illustrates how Ferrybox data can contribute to the understanding of complex hydro-, thermodynamic and biogeochemical processes in different dynamical regimes and areas. Part I gives examples are given on fresh and estuarine water intrusion and mixing in coastal areas, tidal advection and sediment fluxes, coastal upwelling, air-sea interaction processes and linkage between physical, chemical and biological processes. In Part II further assessments are described which combine Ferrybox data with process investigations conducted with numerical models. These were applied for understanding the role of advection in conjunction with Ferrybox data, spatial extents and representativeness of Ferrybox measurements as well as to investigate spatial and temporal variability. |
Deliverable no. D-5-1 |
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This report describes how Ferrybox measurements can contribute to validate satellite data and to improve in-time availability and quality of satellite remotely sensed data products. Examples are given for AVHRR, MODIS and MERIS satellite data. Calibration measures, relations of Ferrybox and satellite data are described and comparisons are given for the different areas crossed by the 9 ferry routes. |
Deliverable no. D-5-4 |
| Ferrybox Data and Modelling | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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Existing Data Assimilation Schemes This report introduces existing data assimilation schemes for numerical models and how these are suitable and can be used in conjunction with Ferrybox data. Following the introduction and description of different assimilation methods (e.g. Kalman filters, statistical error methods) applications with a model of the Irish Sea operated by NERC.POL and the Greek Poseidon model operated by HCMR are given. |
Deliverable no. D-5-2 |
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Value of Assimilatied FerryBox Data This report quantifies the value of assimilating Ferrybox data into pre-operational models. Therefore case and comparative model studies have been conducted with the aforementioned models of the Irish Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to determine and quantify how the assimilated Ferrybox data contribute to improvements of the quality of model results and forecasts. |
Deliverable no. D-5-3 |
| FerryBox Cost Benefit Estimate (FerryBox CBE) | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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Costs and Benefits of Ferrybox Systems An estimate of costs and benefits of Ferrybox systems for scientific applications and use in operational oceanography. This study provides information on the purchase and operation costs of Ferryboxes as obtained during cumulatively 18 years of routine operation on 9 different ferry routes as well on benefits for scientific applications and in marine environmental monitoring. It also includes a review on 2 commercially available Ferrybox systems and provides foreseeable trends of development and utilisation of Ferrybox systems. The Annex of this study gives further details on Ferrybox applications during the FerryBox project as well as in affiliated and spin-off activities. |
Deliverable no. D-6-2 |
| Public Project Documents | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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Detailed Project Report The detailed report on research activities and developments conducted throughout the European FerryBox Project with achieved results, derived conclusions and recommendations. |
Report no. FR-S-6 |
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Detailed Work Package Report This document describes the work and research conducted in the six work packages of the European FerryBox Project. |
Report no. FR-S-3 |
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Exploitation and Dissemination This report provides complete track records and listings of exploitation and dissemination activities conducted by the partners throughout the European Ferrybox Project. Besides lists of publications, presentations, conference contributions and other published documents it contains an inventory of the FerryBox websites and online information services and illustrates the broad outreach into the marine science and operational oceanography communities the project has gained. We intend to update this document periodically within follow-up and networking activities in the years to come. |
Deliverable D-6-3 |
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Report on the meetings of the FerryBox This document summarises the results and recommendations of the FerryBox Policy Advisory Board (PAB) which has been established to consult the project manager and partners on developments, applications and requirements of the different user communities. |
Deliverable D-1-5 |
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Executive Public Summary and Publications This report is a merger of the already above provided public project summary (FR-S-1) and the lists of publication and presentations as per the end of the project from D-6-3.
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Report no. FR-S-2 |
| FerryBox Summary Brochure | Updated: 2006-04-21 |
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FerryBox Summary Brochure with Selected Results
An illustrative brochure providing a project summary and depicting the main results achieved in the
European FerryBox Project.
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Last update:
2006-04-22
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FerryBox Deliverable No D-3.2/A |