2011 Symposium Information
4th Symposium on the Impacts of an
Ice-Diminishing Arctic on Naval and Maritime Operations
June 20 - 22, 2011
Navy Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Program & Agenda
Monday, June 20, 2011
| Time |
Presentations / Topics |
Speaker |
| 0800 - 0900 |
Registration |
|
| 0900 - 0910 |
Opening and Welcoming Remarks |
CDR John W. Simms, Director and Commanding Officer, National / Naval Ice Center (NIC) |
| 0910 - 0915 |
Navy Memorial Greetings |
Ms. Cindy Collins, Vice President for Operations, United States Navy Memorial |
| 0915 - 0930 |
Symposium Logistics and Information |
Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colón, Chief Scientist, NIC |
| 0930 - 1000 |
Changing Conditions in the Arctic and the U.S. National Ocean Policy's Strategic Action Plan, (PDF, 2.88 MB) |
Dr. John Farrell, Executive Director, USARC |
| 1000 - 1025 |
Symposium Opening Address, (PDF, 109 KB) |
ADM Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) |
| 1025 - 1045 |
Morning Break and News Conference |
|
| 1045 - 1110 |
USCG Keynote Address, (PDF, 134 KB) |
ADM Robert J. Papp, Jr., Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) |
| 1110 - 1135 |
NOAA Keynote Address |
Hon. Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator |
| 1135 - 1200 |
Navy Keynote Address, (PDF, 9.93 MB) |
Dr. Frank L. Herr, Head, Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department, Office of Naval Research (ONR) for RADM Nevin P. Carr, Jr., Chief of Naval Research |
| 1200 - 1330 |
Lunch Break |
|
| 1330 - 1350 |
An Update on NRL and ONR Arctic Research Initiatives, (PDF, 5.64 MB) |
CAPT Paul C. Stewart, Commander, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) |
| 1350 - 1410 |
US Navy Task Force Climate Change and the Navy's Arctic Roadmap, (PDF, 2.36 MB) |
CAPT Tim Gallaudet, Deputy Director, Task Force Climate Change, Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy |
| 1410 - 1430 |
The U.S. National/Naval Ice Center (NIC): Increasing Arctic Requirements with a Diminishing Ice Cover, (PDF, 1.41 MB) |
CDR John W. Simms, Director and Commanding Officer, NIC and Co-Director, NAIS |
| 1430 - 1450 |
The North American Ice Service (NAIS): U.S-Canada Coordinated Ice Monitoring and Forecast in the Arctic, (PDF, 1.01 MB) |
Mr. David Jackson, Director (Actg.), Canadian Ice Service (CIS) and Co-Director, NAIS |
| 1450 - 1520 |
Afternoon Break |
|
| 1520 - 1540 |
IIP Future Path for Iceberg Reconnaissance and Tracking, (PDF, 2.33 MB) |
CDR Lisa Mack, Commander, International Ice Patrol (IIP) and Co-Director, NAIS |
| 1540 - 1600 |
Challenges of Climate Change: Climate and Energy Imperatives for Future Naval Forces, (PDF, 767 KB) |
Dr. Ronald J. Filadelfo, Director, Environment & Energy Research Group, Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) |
| 1600 - 1620 |
Arctic Views from the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) , (PDF, 676 KB) |
Dr. Kathryn (Kate) Moran, Assistant Director, OSTP |
| 1620 - 1640 |
NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Arctic Spotlight, (PDF, 1.52 MB) |
Dr. Steven Fine, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) |
| 1640 - 1700 |
1st Day Closing Discussion/Remarks |
Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colón, Chief Scientist, NIC |
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
| Time |
Presentations / Topics |
Speaker |
| 0800 - 0850 |
Registration |
|
| 0850 - 0900 |
Symposium Logistics and Information |
Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colón, Chief Scientist, NIC |
| 0900 - 0920 |
NOAA's Arctic Vision & Strategy, (PDF, 3.31 MB) |
Ms. Monica Medina, Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and U.S. Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission |
| 0920 - 0940 |
Remarks from the Alaska Congressional Delegation |
Hon. Lisa A. Murkowski, U.S. Senator for the State of Alaska |
| 0940 - 1000 |
A Report Card on the State of the Arctic, (PDF, 1.61 MB) |
Dr. Martin O. Jeffries, Program Officer & Arctic Science Advisor, ONR |
| 1000 - 1020 |
Arctic Climate and Ice Projections: What has Changed?, (PDF, 2.23 MB) |
Dr. Jim Overland, Oceanographer, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) |
| 1020 - 1040 |
Morning Break |
|
| 1040 - 1100 |
U.S. Senate Keynote Address, (PDF, 161 KB) |
Hon. Mark P. Begich, U.S. Senator for the State of Alaska and Chair, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation |
| 1100 - 1120 |
Enhancements to the NWS Alaska Region Sea Ice Program, (PDF, 1.28 MB) |
Dr. Francis (Frank) P. Kelly, Director, Alaska Region, NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) |
| 1120 - 1140 |
Arctic Focus of the NOAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program, (PDF, 1.86 MB) |
Ms. Robbie E. Hood, NOAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Director, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory |
| 1140 - 1200 |
Status of Arctic Science at NASA |
Dr. Thomas Wagner, Manager, NASA Cryospheric Sciences Program |
| 1200 - 1330 |
Lunch Break |
|
| 1330 - 1350 |
Near-Real Time Imagery and Navigation Support for Vessels Operating in Arctic Waters, (PDF, 1.97 MB) |
Mr. Richard Hall, Business Development Manager, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) |
| 1350 - 1410 |
Challenges for Marine Civil Infrastructure in the Arctic, (PDF, 2.66 MB) |
Dr. Andrew T. Metzger, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Mines, University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) |
| 1410 - 1430 |
State and Outlook of the U.S. Icebreaker Fleet, (PDF, 1.63 MB) |
LCDR Michael Krause, Manager, USCG Mobility and Ice Operations Program |
| 1430 - 1450 |
State and Outlook of the Canadian Icebreaker Fleet, (PDF, 1.34 MB) |
Mr. Brian LeBlanc: Director, Fleet, Central & Arctic Region, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) |
| 1450 - 1510 |
Afternoon Break |
|
| 1510 - 1530 |
The U.S. Position on Recent Arctic Council Activities, (PDF, 864 KB) |
Ms. Julia (Julie) L. Gourley, U.S. Senior Arctic Official, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OPA), Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific Affairs (OES), U.S. Department of State (DOS) |
| 1530 - 1550 |
Activities in the Arctic Maritime Region: The Russian View, (PDF, 625 KB) |
Mr. George E. Fedoroff, Senior Intelligence Officer - Russia/Eurasia, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) |
| 1550 - 1650 |
Arctic Search and Rescue (SAR) Panel and Q&A Session, (PDF, 1.2 MB) |
Lead, Mr. Victor Santos-Pedro, Director Design, Equipment and Boating Safety,Transport Canada (TC) |
| 1550 - 1650 |
Panelists:
- Mr. Brian LeBlanc, Director, Fleet,Central & Arctic Region, CCG
- Mr. George E. Fedoroff, Senior Intelligence Officer - Russia/Eurasia, ONI
- Ms. Julia (Julie) L. Gourley, U.S. Senior Arctic Official, OES/OPA, DOS
- LCDR Michael Krause, Manager, USCG Mobility and Ice Operations Program
|
|
| 1650 - 1700 |
2nd Day Closing Remarks |
Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colón, Chief Scientist, NIC |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
| Time |
Presentations / Topics |
Speaker |
| 0800 - 0850 |
Registration |
|
| 0850 - 0900 |
Symposium Logistics and Information |
Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colón, Chief Scientist, NIC |
| 0900 - 0920 |
NOAA Arctic Research Program: Observations in Support of NOAA's Arctic Vision & Strategy, (PDF, 3.25 MB) |
Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Crane, Senior Researcher, NOAA Arctic Research Office, Climate Program Office (CPO), NOAA/OAR |
| 0920 - 0940 |
Observed Changes in Surface Conditions of the Arctic Ocean based on Buoy Observations, (PDF, 5.22 MB) |
Dr. Ignatius Rigor, Coordinator, International Arctic Buoy Program (IABP), University of Washington Polar Science Center (PSC) |
| 0920 - 0940 |
• Video - Sea Ice, 1979-2010, (avi, 130MB) |
|
| 0940 - 1000 |
Linking Arctic Sea Ice Retreat to Changes in Weather, (PDF, 1.57 MB) |
Dr. John Walsh, Chief Scientist, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment & Policy, and Chief Scientist, International Arctic Research Center (IARC), UAF |
| 1000 - 1020 |
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Investments in Arctic Ocean and Sea Ice Modeling and Climate Prediction, (PDF, 2.85 MB) |
Dr. Gerald (Gary) L. Geernaert, Director, Climate and Environmental Sciences Division, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, DOE |
| 1020 - 1040 |
Morning Break |
|
| 1040 - 1100 |
Update on SNAP: Scenarios Network for Alaska Planning, (PDF, 1.57 MB) |
Dr. John Walsh, Chief Scientist, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment & Policy, and Chief Scientist, IARC, UAF for Dr. Michael Sfraga, Associate Dean, School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences and Director, University of Alaska Geography Program, UAF |
| 1100 - 1120 |
Impacts of Sea Ice Changes on Coastal Populations in Alaska, (PDF, 2.61 MB) |
Dr. Hajo Eicken, Professor, Geophysical Institute (GI), UAF |
| 1120 - 1140 |
Status of the Joint U.S.-Canada Mapping of the Extended Continental Shelf in the Arctic, (PDF, 60.97 MB) |
Mr. Andrew (Andy) A. Armstrong, Co-Director, NOAA/University of New Hampshire (UNH) Joint Hydrographic Center (JHC) |
| 1140 - 1200 |
Status of U.S. Energy Exploration on the Arctic Continental Shelf, (PDF, 9 KB) |
Mr. Jeffery Loman, Deputy Director for the Alaska Region, Department of Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Alaska Region |
| 1200 - 1330 |
Lunch |
|
| 1330 - 1350 |
Shell Oceans and Sea Ice Science Program in the Arctic [Tentative], (PDF, 4.47 MB) |
Dr. Michael Macrander, Science Lead for Alaska, Shell Global Solutions |
| 1350 - 1410 |
Present State of Preparedness for Oil Spill Response in Arctic Waters, (PDF, 2.09 MB) |
Dr. Nancy E. Kinner, Co-Director, NOAA Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), NOAA Office of Response & Restoration (ORR) |
| 1410 - 1430 |
Status of Mammal Populations in the Arctic Ocean, (PDF, 1.73 MB) |
Dr. Anthony DeGange, Chief, Alaska Science Center (ASC) Biology Office, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) |
| 1430 - 1450 |
Arctic Fisheries Status and Response to Climate Change, (PDF, 2.38 MB) |
Dr. Mike F. Sigler, Program Leader, Habitat and Ecological Processes Research (HEPR) Program, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center |
| 1450 - 1510 |
Afternoon Break |
|
| 1510 - 1610 |
Oil Spill Research and Response in the Arctic Panel and Q&A Session, (PDF, 682 KB) |
Lead, Mr. David Jackson, Director (Actg.), CIS and Co-Director, NAIS |
| 1510 - 1610 |
Panelists:
- Dr. Michael Macrander, Science Lead for Alaska, Shell Global Solutions
- Dr. Nancy E. Kinner, Co-Director, CRRC, UNH
- Mr. Larry Trigatti, Superintendent of Environmental Response, CCG
- CDR Eric J. Miller, USCG Coordination and Outreach Division and Executive Director of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research (ICCOPR)
|
|
| 1610 - 1630 |
Symposium Summary & Closing Remarks |
Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colón, Chief Scientist, NIC |
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