GEORGE

GEORGE will advance the global technological competitiveness of European ocean observing research infrastructures (EMSO, ICOS, Euro-Argo) through the development and demonstration of a state-of-the-art biogeochemical, multi-platform observing system for characterisation of the ocean carbon system. GEORGE will advance the technology readiness level of novel sensors enabling for the first time systematic autonomous, in situ seawater CO2 system characterisation, and CO2 fluxes on moving and fixed platforms. These sensors will be integrated on state-of-the-art platforms augmented with the latest in autonomous technology enabling new observing capability. Technologies, methods and SOPs for carbon observing will be harmonised across a framework for multi-platform, cross-ERIC ocean observing, from sensor to data repositories. GEORGE will build capacity in ERICs through the provision of training in the use of new technologies and SOPs on data handling and reporting to staff and member organisations. Technology will be co-developed between industry and ERICs ensuring direct route to market and potential for scalability.

EMSO is involved in WP 1, 3, 4, 5 6, and 7. It mainly participates as Leader of WP 5, which aims at: – Designing and implementing a process and relevant SOPs for the validation of technologies and their TRL progression; – Defining validation requirements and stage-gates for TRL progression of each technology developed through; – Coordinating sea trials for the validation and demonstration of technologies – Evaluating technological developments for integration into the ERIC observing infrastructure EMSO will offer support also for integration and interoperability. Moreover, EMSO is involved in training activities, in activities related to the identification of the legacy of the project’s results and technologies beyond the lifetime of the project and in the exploitation activities.