Supersite as a common platform for multi-observations in Alaska for a collaborative framework between JAMSTEC and IARC

Abstract

A supersite has been established and is operated under the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) and the International Arctic Research Center (IARC) Collaboration Study (JICS), with special emphasis on activities in Research Area 2 (Terrestrial Processes and Variation), which aims understanding multi-scale interactions in the Arctic system, quantifying the impact of observing system components, and utilizing observations in tests and validation experiments for modeling and remote sensing. We have shown that the formation of a supersite under JICS can promote the effective integration of observational studies, modeling, and satellite remote sensing research targeting various components of the processes occurring in the Arctic system. Through the study of these processes, we can enhance our understanding of the nature of the Arctic and the regional aspects of global environmental change, and improve the predictability of climatic fluctuations. We plan to maintain the supersite for the five years of JICS between 2009 JFY and 2013 JFY, as well as to improve the operation of the supersite.