As a member of the ICOS network the station operators have access to special training events and support. Here you find information about the support we offer and training events we are supporting at the moment. For information about previous training events please have a look at the training archive.
Contact: Tobias Steinhoff
Please send your suggestions for training and support activities to tost@norceresearch.no
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Reference gases
| Together with the ICOS flask and calibration lab in Jena, Germany, the OTC is providnig calibrated reference gases for CO2 for the ocean stations. The gases are made with real air and are referenced against the established WMO scale. If a station needs reference gases, please follow the link to the right. This will be also the place to find the referenced CO2 values for all reference gases that are distributed in the ocean network. The gas bottles are 20L aluminum tanks with a DIN14 connection for the gas regulator. |
ICOS reference gases |
Sensor calibration
| The OTC is working on an adequate solution to support the fixed ocean station (FOS) in a similar way as the Ship of Opportunity (SOOP) lines with reference gases. A working group is evaluating possible solutions together with the MSA. In the meantime ICOS OTC is paying one CO2 sensor factory calibration per station and year. To learn about the procedure and get your free calibration, please read the instructions via the link on the right. |
Sensor calibration sheet |
Station visits/support
| Based on the station needs but at least every four years the OCT will organize a station visit. During the visit the possible problems and improvements can be discussed witht the OTC personnel and the OTC gains first hand insight into the stations specific measurements. Furhermore additional tests or installations can be done during a station visit. The OTC is also there to assist with problems that occur during normal operations. If you are intersted in OTC visiting your station or you need assistance with a problem, please use the contact given on the right. |
otc-support@icos-ri.EU |
Training: |
Annual workshops
| ICOS OTC is organizing annual workshops about topics that are raised by the station operators. In 2023 we will not organize a dedicated ICOS workshop. INstead we invite you to join a series of workshops about surface ocean pCO2 observations |
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Sumer schools
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IOCCP sensor course |
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| SOLAS summer school ICOS OTC sponsors the SOLAS summer school and will send a lecturer. The SOLAS Summer School series is tailored to multi- and interdisciplinary students and early career marine and atmospheric scientists. |
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| ICOS summer school ICOS OTC is involved in the bi-annual ICOS summer school "Challenges in measurements of greenhouse gases and their interpretation". The summer school is for early-career scientistst working in the ICOS network. The school handles almost all relevant aspects of Carbon Cycle science in the context of global climate change, organized as lectures and practical exercises. |
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