A National Glider Network for Sustained Observation of the Coastal Ocean

Daniel L. Rudnick, Rebecca Baltes, Michael Crowley, Oscar Schofield, Craig M. Lee, Chad Lembke

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Abstract

A national glider network is essential to provide baseline ocean observations to connect the coastal and global ocean, and to address such issues as natural climate variability, ecosystem health, and water quality. The development of gliders is briefly reviewed. Requirements for a national network are presented, and the capabilities of gliders are shown to be suited for the task. The needs of a data management system tuned to gliders are outlined. A workshop to outline a strategy towards creating this network was held in August 2012, with a planning document to follow.

Original languageAmerican English
Journal2012 Oceans
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2012

Keywords

  • Sea measurements
  • Ocean temperature
  • Sensors
  • Temperature measurement
  • Sea surface

Disciplines

  • Life Sciences
  • Marine Biology

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