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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2018 In the field of ocean observing, the term of “observatory” is often used without a unique meaning. A clear and unified definition of observatory is needed in order to facilitate the communication in a multidisciplinary community, to capitalize on future ...
Alessandro Crise +8 more
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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023 Ocean monitoring and forecasting systems combine information from ocean observations and numerical models through advanced data assimilation techniques. They are essential to monitor and report on past, present and future oceanic conditions.
Florent Gasparin +8 more
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Global in situ Observations of Essential Climate and Ocean Variables at the Air–Sea Interface
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019 The air–sea interface is a key gateway in the Earth system. It is where the atmosphere sets the ocean in motion, climate/weather-relevant air–sea processes occur, and pollutants (i.e., plastic, anthropogenic carbon dioxide, radioactive/chemical waste ...
Luca R. Centurioni +34 more
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Satellite Lidar Measurements as a Critical New Global Ocean Climate Record
Remote Sensing, 2023 The year 2023 marked the tenth anniversary of the first published description of global ocean plankton stocks based on measurements from a satellite lidar.
Michael J. Behrenfeld +8 more
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The Challenge of Sustaining Ocean Observations
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019 Sustained ocean observations benefit many users and societal goals but could benefit many more. Such information is critical for using ocean resources responsibly and sustainably as the ocean becomes increasingly important to society.
Robert A. Weller +6 more
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Global Perspectives on Observing Ocean Boundary Current Systems
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019 Ocean boundary current systems are key components of the climate system, are home to highly productive ecosystems, and have numerous societal impacts. Establishment of a global network of boundary current observing systems is a critical part of ongoing ...
Robert E. Todd +78 more
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Towards a sustained and fit-for-purpose European ocean observing and forecasting system
Frontiers in Marine ScienceThe EU funded project EuroSea brought together key actors of the European ocean observing and forecasting communities with key users of the ocean observing products and services in order to better integrate existing ocean observation systems and tools ...
Toste Tanhua +28 more
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An Overview of Global Observing Systems Relevant to GODAE [PDF]
Oceanography, 2009 A global ocean observing system for the physical climate system, comprising both in situ and satellite components, was conceived largely at the Ocean Observations conference in St. Raphael, France, in October 1999.
Mike Johnson +25 more
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Future Ocean Observations to Connect Climate, Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019 Advances in ocean observing technologies and modeling provide the capacity to revolutionize the management of living marine resources. While traditional fisheries management approaches like single-species stock assessments are still common, a global ...
Jörn O. Schmidt +33 more
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Ocean Observation Technologies: A Review
Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2020 Covering about three quarters of the surface area of the earth, the ocean is a critical source of sustenance, medicine, and commerce. However, such vast expanse in both surface area and depth, presents myriad observing challenges for researchers, such as
Mingwei Lin, Canjun Yang
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