Observation Facility Catalogue

The Observation Facility Catalogue has been developed to provide an overview of the observation facilities which collect SIOS data. An observation facility can be one instrument or a collection of instruments, e.g. a weather station, and is a term used by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The annotation is standardised following the WMO standards as far as possible, in order to make entries unambiguous and interoperable internationally.

About OFC

The purpose of the catalogue is to make better use of the existing research infrastructure by facilitating the search for given parameters and their location. In this way, duplication can be avoided and new measurements can be co-located with existing ones. The catalogue may also be used to gain a simple overview of collected parameters and how to access the data. The search interface allows users to search for GCMD keywords or to filter by status, type or observatory. The map interface may be used to search in a particular area.

The catalogue was developed by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, with input from a task force consisting of representatives from the Norwegian Polar Institute and the Alfred Wegener Institute. NySMAC members and RICC gave valuable input on the test version.

How to add observation facilities

To enter data in the Observation Facility Catalogue, you must be logged in and have assigned the role "RI responsible" by the administrator. Please contact the Observing Network Infrastructure Officer to have this role assigned to your account.

SUBMIT DATA TO THE OBSERVATION FACILITY CATALOGUE

More information: How to enter data into the Observation Facility Catalogue (pdf)

Integration of GIOS infrastructures

In addition to the SIOS records, this catalogue has the option to display research infrastructures from the Greenland Integrated Observing System (GIOS). The default view displays only SIOS research infrastructures. To see GIOS research infrastructures, use the menu to the right to filter. Records are fetched from the Isaaffik website.

How to use the REST Export endpoint

The REST endpoint (see the right panel below the filters), can be used to query the catalogue in a machine-readable way. See an example on how to query the json endpoint in this notebook:

https://github.com/SIOS-Svalbard/sios-ofc-notebook/

Observation Facility Variables Contact Additional Information
Long-term atmospheric precipitation monitoring in Hornsund region (Ariebreen)
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SNOW/ICE>SNOW/ICE CHEMISTRY
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During the accumulation season, snow samples are collected from the Ariebreen glacier a few times per season. Snow samples are collected to the polyethylene sterile bags and are taken to the Polish Polar Station Hornsund. After melting at room temperature, the pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical
Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences 		Type: not applicable
Status: Operational
Site info: Ariebreen - 0.5 km long glacier between Skoddefjellet and the northern part of Ariekammen, southernmost in Wedel Jarlsberg Land.
Core data: No
Long-term atmospheric precipitation monitoring in Hornsund region (Arieskaret)
ATMOSPHERE>PRECIPITATION>LIQUID PRECIPITATION>RAIN
Totalizer rain gauge
The totalizer rain gauge is controlled every two weeks.
The rain samples are collected every two weeks. Samples are taken to the Polish Polar Station Hornsund. The sum of precipitation is registered. The pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical laboratory.
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TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SNOW/ICE>SNOW/ICE CHEMISTRY
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The snow samples are collected from the ground every two to three weeks. SWE is calculated. Snow samples are taken to the Polish Polar Station Hornsund and melted at room temperature. The pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical laboratory.
 Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences 		Type: not applicable
Status: Operational
Site info: In 2015, the Polish Polar Station Hornsund monitoring programme was expanded to include an additional sample spot – Arieskaret, located at the 390 m a.s.l.
Arieskaret - Pass between Fugleberget and Ariekammen southernmost in Wedel Jarlsberg Land.

Core data: No
Long-term atmospheric precipitation monitoring in Hornsund region (Fuglebekken)
ATMOSPHERE>PRECIPITATION>LIQUID PRECIPITATION>RAIN
rain gauge

The rain gauge is checked approximately once a day.

The rain samples are collected after every rain event.
The pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical laboratory.

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TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SNOW/ICE>SNOW/ICE CHEMISTRY
Rain gauge
The rain gauge is checked approximately once a week.
The snow samples are collected after every snowfall.
The pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical laboratory.
 Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences 		Type: land platform (fixed)
Status: Operational
Site info: Since 2004, snow and rain samples have been collected in the Fuglebekken catchment in close vicinity of the Polish Polar Station Hornsund.

Core data: No
Long-term atmospheric precipitation monitoring in Hornsund region (Hansbreen)
CRYOSPHERE>SNOW/ICE>SNOW/ICE CHEMISTRY
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During the accumulation season, snow samples are collected from the Hansbreen glacier. Few times per season. Snow samples are collected to the polyethylene sterile bags and are taken to the Polish Polar Station Hornsund. After melting at room temperature, the pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical laboratory.
 Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences 		Type: not applicable
Status: Operational
Site info: Hansbreen - major glacier north of Hornsund, south in Wedel Jarlsberg Land.
Core data: No
Long-term atmospheric precipitation monitoring in Hornsund region (summer)
ATMOSPHERE>PRECIPITATION>LIQUID PRECIPITATION>RAIN
The totalizer rain gauges
The totalizer rain gauges are controlled every month (between June and September).
The rain samples are collected every month (between June and September). Samples are taken to the Polish Polar Station Hornsund. The sum of precipitation is registered. The pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical laboratory.
 Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences 		Type: land platform (fixed)
Status: Operational
Site info: Between June and September, rain precipitation samples are collected every month from rain gauges located around the Hornsund fiord. Usually Bogstranda, Lorchbreen valley, Bautabreen valley, Gåshamna and Lisbetdalen. The totalizer rain gauges are located in the seacoast region.
Core data: No
Long-term hydrochemical and hydrological monitoring in Hornsund region (Ariebekken)
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SURFACE WATER>SURFACE WATER PROCESSES/MEASUREMENTS>RUNOFF
OnSet Hobo water level logger; Hanna Instruments HI-98195 Multi-parameter Waterproof Meter (Salt dilution method).
The water level loggers are controlled every month (ablation season). Hanna Instruments HI-98195 Multi-parameter Waterproof Meter - once per week.
Runoff measurements using the salt dilution method - once per week. The water level is recorded in the 10 minutes timestep. The monitoring programme is running only in the ablation season.
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TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SURFACE WATER>SURFACE WATER CHEMISTRY
Autosampler ISCO System 6712; OnSet Hobo CT loggers; Metrohm IC
Autosampler ISCO System 6712 - controlled every few days. OnSet Hobo CT Loggers - controlled once per month. Metrohm IC - every few days
Water samples are collected with the use of an automatic sampler once per week. Their pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station Hornsund chemical laboratory. Besides, water temperature and conductivity are measured automatically in situ in the river channels. CT loggers - read monthly / data recording in the 10 minutes timestep. The monitoring programme is running only in the ablation season.
 Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences 		Type: lake/river platform (fixed)
Status: Operational
Site info: The Polish Polar Station Hornsund (Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences) is running long-term hydrological and hydrochemical monitoring in the Hornsund region. In 2014, the monitoring programme was expanded to the glacierized Ariedalen catchment (Ariebekken river).
Ariebekken - brook from Ariebreen through Ariedalen and debouching in Ariebukta, Hornsund, southernmost in Wedel Jarlsberg Land.
Core data: No
Long-term hydrochemical and hydrological monitoring in Hornsund region (Fuglebekken)
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SURFACE WATER>SURFACE WATER PROCESSES/MEASUREMENTS>RUNOFF
OnSet Hobo water level logger;
Hanna Instruments HI-98195 Multi-parameter Waterproof Meter (Salt dilution method).
The water level loggers are controlled every month (ablation season).
Hanna Instruments HI-98195 Multi-parameter Waterproof Meter - used every few days.
Discharge measurements using the salt dilution method - twice per week. The water level recording in the 10 minutes timestep.

The monitoring programme is running only in the ablation season
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TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SURFACE WATER>SURFACE WATER CHEMISTRY
Autosampler ISCO System 6712;
OnSet Hobo CT loggers;
Metrohm IC

Autosampler ISCO System 6712 - controlled every few days.
OnSet Hobo CT Loggers - controlled once per month.
Metrohm IC - every few days.
Water samples are collected with the use of an automatic sampler once per day. Their pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station Hornsund chemical laboratory. Besides, water temperature and conductivity are measured automatically in situ in the river channels. CT loggers - read monthly / data recording in the 10 minutes timestep. The monitoring programme is running only in the ablation season.
 Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences 		Type: lake/river platform (fixed)
Status: Operational
Site info: The Polish Polar Station Hornsund (Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences) is running long-term hydrological and hydrochemical monitoring in the Hornsund region. Since 2010, monitoring has included water samples collection and discharge measurements within the non-glacierized Fuglebekken catchment (Fuglebekken brook).
Fuglebekken - brook running below Fugleberget along the western marginal moraine of Hansbreen to Isbjørnhamna, southernmost in Wedel Jarlsberg Land.
Core data: No
Low frequency radio receiver
SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING>RADIO WAVE>RADIO WAVE FLUX
continuous observation of narrow band radio transmitter signals in the very low frequency (VLF) and low frequency (LF) ranges. It detects ionization phenomena in the lower ionosphere. The ionization is caused by precipitations of high energy electrons from space.
 Fuminori Tsuchiya
tsuchiya@pparc.gp.tohoku.ac.jp
National Institute for Polar Research 		Type: land platform (fixed)
Status: Operational
RIS ids: 3688
Core data: No
Lunar PFR, Sverdrup Station, Ny-Ålesund
ATMOSPHERE>AEROSOLS>AEROSOL OPTICAL DEPTH/THICKNESS
Lunar Precision Filter Radiometer (Lunar PFR)
Manufacturer: Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos/World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC), Dorfstrasse 33, CH-7260 Davos Dorf, Switzerland
The Lunar PFR is operating automatically after initial set-up. In case of power break the operations routine is restarted automatically. The instrument is operated in Ny-Ålesund only during the polar night months (late October - early March). During the summer half-year the instrument is sent to PMOD/WRC for annual calibrations.
Measurements are performed continuously, following a pre-programmed schedule to track the moon, as long as the moon is above the horizon.
 Kerstin Stebel
kst@nilu.no
Norwegian Institute for Air Research 		Type: land platform (fixed)
Status: Operational
SIOS project: SIOS-InfraNor
RIS ids: 11400, 11222
Core data: Yes
Magnetometer
SOLID EARTH>GEOMAGNETISM>MAGNETIC FIELD
http://flux.phys.uit.no/geomag.html
 Magnar Gullikstad Johnsen
Magnar.G.Johnsen@uit.no
UiT The Arctic University of Norway 		Type: land platform (fixed)
Status: Operational
RIS ids: 6083
Site info: TGO web-pages (http://flux.phys.uit.no/geomag.html); IMAGE network (space.fmi.fi/image/beta/); SuperMAG (http://supermag.uib.no/); World Data Centers for geomagnetism (http://www.wdc.bgs.ac.uk/
Core data: No