OOI Where Oceanography is heading

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The discussion centers on the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), which aims to transition oceanography from periodic data collection to continuous, on-demand data acquisition through fixed sensor stations on the ocean floor. This initiative represents a significant advancement in oceanographic research, despite its high costs. The conversation highlights the growing market for oceanographic sensors, driven by the establishment of fixed underwater science observatories globally. Key resources include the NEPTUNE network and Ocean Networks Canada, which provide valuable insights into the types of sensors used in these observatories.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of oceanographic sensor technology
  • Familiarity with the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI)
  • Knowledge of fixed underwater observatories
  • Awareness of data collection methodologies in oceanography
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  • Research the NEPTUNE network of sensors and its applications in oceanography
  • Explore the specific sensors used in the Ocean Observatories Initiative
  • Investigate the role of Ocean Networks Canada in global oceanographic research
  • Learn about advancements in real-time data transmission from underwater sensors
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Oceanographers, marine researchers, sensor manufacturers, and anyone interested in the future of oceanographic data collection and analysis.

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Oceanographers are trying to get away from capturing snapshots of the state of the ocean that is the result of loading up a ship and collecting data once every 6 months.
The goal is to set up sensor stations that live on the bottom and collect data upon demand, or even continuously. OOI is a massive program which will accomplish this, though at a high cost. The attached article covers the idea pretty well.

Since I manufacture oceanographic sensors for a living this is good news! :)
 

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With the world-wide increase of fixed underwater science observatories the market for sensors is growing.

The 19 October 2013 issue of “Science News” published a lengthy article entitled “Deep Network”, mostly about the NEPTUNE network of sensors on the ocean floor just north of the US/Canada border.
https://www.sciencenews.org/search?st=deep+network&=Search

In the article the several sites are referenced:
http://www.interactiveoceans.washington.edu/

At the above site one can navigate to here to find a list of the specific sensors used:
http://www.interactiveoceans.washington.edu/story/Instruments+on+the+Cabled+Observatory

Ocean Networks Canada maintains several observatories installed in three different regions in the world's oceans.
http://www.oceannetworks.ca/installations/overview

Finally, here an undersea live feed should be available (it was not working when I tried): http://www.oceannetworks.ca/
 
Thanks for the links Bobby, they are very nice. I notice that many of the instrument links are dead.

I am looking for a link I have to some live instrumentation.
 

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