Sensors for Monitoring Harmful Algae, Cyanobacteria and Their Toxins

35 • Q2: What ground-truth methods are in use for current technologies? • Q3: What’s needed/feasible to expand on these approaches? • Q4: What contextual data is required for interpretation of HAB detection patterns and alerts? • Q5: What end products are needed/desired? 10:30-10:45 Rep from each group will give 3-5 minute group summary 10:45 – 11:00 BREAK 11:00 – 12:00 Continue Session 5 with Open Discussion 12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH ON SITE 1:00 – 3:00 SESSION 6 : HAB TECHNOLOGY TESTING / ‘CERTIFICATION’ 1:00 – 1:15 T. Johengen – Overview of ACT Performance Verification Process 1:15 - 2:00 Breakout into four groups (groups will be mix of industry/ research/stakeholders) to discuss charge questions • Q1: What level of verification testing is needed? (i. e. what is “good enough” in the context of price versus performance for different data uses ) • Q2: Are there ‘gold standards’ of reference? • Q3: Are there shared metrics to assess performance across systems (eg. marine versus fresh water) and uses (e.g. research versus management)? • Q4: How would performance testing of these technologies ideally be conducted in the field? • Q5: What are end-user QA/QC needs for HAB data? 2:00-2:15 Rep from each group will give 3-5 minute group summary 2:15-3:00 Open discussion 3:00 – 3:15 BREAK 3:15 – 5:00 Continue SESSION 6 – Performance Testing 3:15 – 4:00 Breakout into four groups (groups will be mix of industry/ research/stakeholders) to discuss charge questions • Q1: What opportunities can we utilize to demonstrate newly verified sensors? • Q2: In what ways can we involve other organizations/programs in the verification/demonstration process? 4:00 – 4:15 Rep from each group will give 3-5 minute group summary 4:15 – 5:00 Open discussion 5:00 – Return to Monterey