Enabling Ocean Research in the 21st Century: Implementation of a Network of Ocean Observatories - Couverture souple

National Research Council; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Ocean Studies Board; Committee On The Implementation Of A Seafloor Observatory Network For Oceanographic Research

 
9780309089906: Enabling Ocean Research in the 21st Century: Implementation of a Network of Ocean Observatories
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0309089905 ISBN 13 : 9780309089906
Editeur : National Academies Press, 2003

Synopsis

As the importance of the oceans to society grows, so does the need to understand their variation on many temporal and spatial scales. This need to understand ocean change is compelling scientists to move beyond traditional expeditionary modes of investigation. Observing systems will enable the study of processes in the ocean basins over varying timescales and spatial scales, providing the scientific basis for addressing important societal concerns such as climate change, natural hazards, and the health and viability of living and non-living resources along our coasts and in the open ocean.

The book evaluates the scientific and technical readiness to move ahead with the establishment of a research-driven ocean observatory network, and highlights outstanding issues. These issues include the status of planning and development, factors that affect the timing of construction and installation, the cost and requirements for maintenance and operations, needs for sensor development and data management, the impact on availability of ships and deep submergence facilities, and the role of research-based observatories within national and international operational ocean observing systems being developed and implemented.

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À propos de l?auteur

Committee on the Implementation of a Seafloor Observatory Network for Oceanographic Research, National Research Council

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Éditeur
National Academies Press
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0309089905
ISBN 13 
9780309089906
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
244
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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