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  • Ice Forecasting Competencies

    • Sea ice at sunset


      Regional Variations

      The national ice centres will typically apply and address regional variations in ice cover and user needs in their production environment. 
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • Competency 4: Ensuring the Quality of Ice Information and Services

      Forecasts, warnings and related products are provided within a quality management framework.
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    • 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.
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