Operational Unit
Oceanography & Sea-Level Rise Physical Tracking Lab
Geological & Earth Sciences
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Tracks ocean physical parameters and sea-level rise dynamics using in-situ and satellite observations, providing the scientific foundation for coastal hazard assessment, climate adaptation planning, and ocean governance advocacy.
Doctrine
IPCC Sea Level Rise Assessment Standards · IOC-UNESCO Ocean Observation Guidelines
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Tide gauge and satellite altimetry data analysis for sea-level monitoring
Ocean heat content measurement and thermal expansion quantification
Ice sheet and glacier contribution to sea-level rise assessment
Coastal inundation modeling and flood risk mapping
Ocean circulation monitoring via Argo float and mooring networks
Sea-level rise projection development for coastal planning
Division V
Geological & Earth Sciences