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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Ocean observation is fundamental to Canada's ocean science community. The federal
government, academia, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and other research …

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

ABSTRACT The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI)
will implement the construction and operation of an interactive, integrated ocean observing …

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and its partners have worked together over
the past decade to break down barriers between open-ocean and coastal observing …

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 …

As we continue to expand our activities on and beneath the surface of our oceans, there is
an ever-expanding requirement to monitor and collect oce? anographie and meteorological …