Consortium for Ocean Leadership Selects Sea-Bird Electronics to provide Conductivity, Temperature and Depth Instruments for Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI)
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), has selected Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc., of Bellevue, Wash., to provide Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) instruments for the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI).
Yellow Submarines: Oregon State Expands Fleet of Undersea Gliders
Oregon State University oceanographers deployed their first undersea glider in 2005 and in the past five years, their small fleet of data-gathering autonomous vehicles has logged more than 43,000 kilometers – a distance that would more than circumnavigate the globe.
Why We Need a Hubble for the Seas
Billions are being spent for space telescopes that explore the universe. He says a more urgent need is to understand how increasing carbon dioxide affects oceans.
First Underwater Robot to Cross Atlantic Highlighted at Smithsonian Ocean Hall
The first underwater robotic vehicle — or “glider” — to cross an ocean will be the centerpiece of a new exhibit opening in the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on Dec. 9.
Program Update: Ocean Observatories Initiative – November 2010
OOI is actively pursuing qualified job candidates for numerous openings throughout the project.
Science Workshop for Shelf/Slope Processes and OOI Pioneer Array
[ February 22, 2011 to February 24, 2011. ] As part of the planning process for the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Pioneer Array in the Middle Atlantic Bight, a science workshop will be held in Providence, RI on February 22-24, 2011.
Program Update: Ocean Observatories Initiative – October 2010
The OOI Program Advisory Committee (PAC) met at the Ocean Leadership offices from October 12-13. Details are being finalized for the formation of a technical subcommittee to address sampling issues and science scenarios. Solicitation for volunteers and nominations will be announced shortly.
Program Update: Interagency Ocean Observation Committee – October 2010
The Interagency Ocean Observing Committee (IOOC) is continuing to make steady progress on several provisions contained in the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2009 (ICOOS Act).
Program Update: Ocean Observatories Initiative – September 2010
The Ocean Observatories Initiative program has been busy with the design and development aspects of the project.
Program Update: Interagency Ocean Observation Committee – August 2010
The Interagency Ocean Observing Committee (IOOC) held its first official full membership meeting on August 10, 2010.
Program Update: Ocean Observatories Initiative – August 2010
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) successfully completed its first annual Operations & Maintenance Review, conducted by the National Science Foundation, on August 17-18.
Program Update: Ocean Observatories Initiative – July 2010
The Enlighten ’10 research cruise is currently underway on the University of Washington’s R/V Thomas G. Thomson.
