Global Ocean Observations:
AOML is contributing to the Global Observing system by collecting
Global Ocean observations for weather and climate forecast as well
as for scientific research. The main sustained observational projects
conducted and managed at AOML are:
- Upper ocean and surface marine meteoroglogical measurements made
by the
VOS/XBT and surface drifter
Global Arrays. AOML manages data collection, quality control of the
data, real-time data access, and distribution of products that characterize
the upper ocean. In addition, AOML developes new observational and data
management systems.
- ARGO: AOML developed, implemented and maintain data management for the US
component of the ARGO global array. AOML deploys the Atlantic ARGO. More
information available at the
AOML/ARGO project page.
- High Density lines: AOML maintain 3 High density XBT lines (AX7, AX10, and AX8)
in the Atlantic. AOML is involved in data collection, quality control and distribution.
A new line (AX18) will be started in 2002. More information available at the
High Density XBT project page
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