Competency 1: Analyse and Routinely Monitor the Ice Conditions and Parameters
Integrate
multiple remote sensing sources, meteorological and oceanographic data, and
auxiliary data sources, to continually monitor the ice conditions. Use
applicable geographical information systems and local standard operating
procedures to produce timely and accurate sea ice analyses. Determine the need
for issuance, cancellation or amendment/update of forecasts and warnings
according to documented thresholds and regulations.
Competency 2: Forecast Ice Conditions and Parameters
Integrate
multiple remote sensing sources, meteorological and oceanographic data, and
auxiliary data sources, to continually monitor the ice conditions. Use
applicable geographical information systems and local standard operating
procedures to produce timely and accurate sea ice analyses. Determine the need
for issuance, cancellation or amendment/update of forecasts and warnings
according to documented thresholds and regulations.
Competency 3: Warn of Hazardous Ice Conditions and Parameters
Warnings
are issued in a timely manner when hazardous conditions are expected to reach
documented threshold values and updated, amended or cancelled, as appropriate,
according to documented criteria. These conditions and parameters are in
general prone to damage vessels and equipment and pose threats to the safety of
marine navigation and fishing activities.
Competency 5: Communicate Ice Information to Internal and External Users
Ice forecasts and warnings are communicated in a
timely and clear manner to meet user community needs. Participate in
professional consultations and seek to understand user needs.
