ORAP Ocean Observing Sub-panel
The Ocean Observing Sub-panel is convened to provide a forum for expert input to ORAP on issues relating to interagency federal ocean observing initiatives. These include, but are not limited to: (1) the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), both global and U.S. coastal components, as addressed through cooperative and collaborative international, national and regional programs and initiatives; (2) the U.S. Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and its relationship as the U.S. contribution to the Global Earth Observing System of Systems (GEOSS); (3) the National Science Foundation’s Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) and the Arctic Observing Network (AON); (4) the nation’s satellite ocean observation initiatives; and (5) education activities and programs related to ocean observing.
Relevant Documents:
7 December 2010 Meeting Documents
Ocean Observing Presentations:
18 February 2009 Meeting Documents
Remote Sensing presentations:
Land-Sea Interface / National Water Quality Monitoring Network presentations:
Other Ocean Observing presentations:
- Status of IOOS Development (Zdenka Willis, NOAA)
- Legislative Priorities (Nina Young)
- IOOS and OOI Collaboration (Shelby Walker, NSF)
17 June 2008 Meeting Documents
