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Enabling ocean research in the 21st century : implementation of a network of ocean observatories /

The report evaluates the scientific and technical readiness to move ahead with the establishment of a research-driven ocean observatory network, and to highlight the outstanding issues. These issues include the status of planning and development, factors that affect the timing of construction and in...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Implementation of a Seafloor Observatory Network for Oceanographic Research, National Research Council (U.S.). Ocean Studies Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2003.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The report evaluates the scientific and technical readiness to move ahead with the establishment of a research-driven ocean observatory network, and to highlight the 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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xv, 220 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0309526450
9780309526456
1280179503
9781280179501