An open source software project is much more than just picking the right license, hosting
modular code and providing effective documentation. Success in advancing in an open …

An ocean observing system could be defined as a set of independent elements that interact
to form a whole for the purpose of observing ocean data. But, what is a system? Is a sensor a …

The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) will provide information about open oceans
and US coastal waters and Great Lakes to scientists, managers, businesses, governments …

Climate change and variability are major societal challenges, and the ocean is an integral
part of this complex and variable system. Key to the understanding of the ocean's role in the …

Observing is the foundation of understanding. With increased understanding of our oceans
and coasts comes an increased ability to keep nations safe, economies secure, and the …

The use of OGC Sensor Web Enablement (SWE) standards in oceanology is increasing.
Several projects are developing SWE-based infrastructures to ease the sharing of marine …

The Oceans of Tomorrow (OoT) projects, funded by the European Commission's FP7
program, are developing a new generation of sensors supporting physical, biogeochemical …

The Marine Technology Society Journal makes a point of covering timely subjects in a
multidisciplinary manner. This special issue concerning the Integrated Ocean Observing …

The Earth-and ocean-science communities are developing the concept of a" system of
systems"(www. epa. gov/geoss) for observing the Earth and oceans. Related initiatives in …

The development and deployment of best practices are playing increasingly important roles
in supporting ocean observing. By their nature, well-adopted and reviewed best practices …