An Integrated And Sustained Ocean Observing System Ioos For The United States

The First IOOS Development Plan addresses many recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, including those for establishing an IOOS with an emphasis on regional development, developing the capacity for ecosystem-based management, and linking IOOS data and information to applications. The First IOOS Development Plan has three parts: (I) Structure and Governance, (II) Integrating Existing Operational Assets, and (III) Improving the Initial IOOS through Enhancements and Research.

"This annual progress report reflects the status of the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), which is the U.S. contribution to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), five years into the 21st century. The design plan for the initial IOOS, which includes both global ocean and coastal components, was transmitted to Congress in 2003. Implementation of the initial global ocean component began in the late 1990s and is now approximately 50% completed. Plans for the initial national network (or "backbone") and regional coastal ocean observing systems have been completed The implementation plan for the national network is nearing completion and will be submitted to the National Ocean Research Leadership Council before the end of 2006."

Coastal Ocean Observing Systems provides state-of-the-art scientific and technological knowledge in coastal ocean observing systems, along with guidance on establishing, restructuring, and improving similar systems. The book is intended to help oceanographers understand, identify, and recognize how oceanographic research feeds into the various designs of ocean observing systems. In addition, readers will learn how ocean observing systems are defined and how each system operates in relation to its geographical, environmental, and political region. The book provides further insights into all of these problem areas, offering lessons learned and results from the types of research sponsored and utilized by ocean observing systems and the types of research design and experiments conducted by professionals specializing in ocean research and affiliated with observing systems. Includes international contributions from individuals working in academia, management, and industry Showcases the application of science and technology in coastal observing systems Highlights lessons learned on partnerships, governance structure, data management, and stakeholder relationships required for successful implementation Provides insight into how ocean research transfers to application and societal benefit