Ocean Innovation 2008
Ocean Innovation 2008 – “World Summit – Ocean Observing Systems” will bring together a global community of interest in ocean observing systems to discuss and debate lessons learned and paths forward.
Dr. John Delaney
Ocean Innovation 2008 in conjunction with The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce a Sunday Afternoon Public Lecture by Dr. John Delaney, Professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington and the first holder of the Jerome M. Paros Endowed Chair in Sensor Networks.
Please join us, at The Delta Hotel & Conference Centre (Salon A) from 2:30pm until 4:00pm on Sunday October 19th, 2008 and learn more about what is happening in the world of Ocean Observing Systems. Dr. Delaney is renowned for his captivating and thought provoking presentations, with ocean graphics and a voice that is sure to enlighten your senses.
Learn more about Ocean Observatories and Dr. Delaney’s impressive work
To learn more about Dr. John Delaney, click here for his biography.
Understanding international, regional and national ocean observing activities, plans and frameworks in the context of a future global ocean observing system (integrated, interoperable system of systems) is critical to formulating the strategic actions necessary to actively participate in this rapidly emerging global phenomenon.
Download the Backgrounder for Ocean Innovation 2008 - World Summit Ocean Observing Systems
City of St. John’s Ocean Industries Week
OpenIOOS is a demonstration portal for the Southeast Universities Research Alliance (SURA) Coastal Ocean Observing and Prediction Program (SCOOP) testbed infrastructure and related initiatives. The purpose of this initiative is to promote the effective and rapid fusion of observed oceanographic data with numerical models and to facilitate the rapid dissemination of information to operational, scientific, and public or private users.
See what is in store for Ocean Innovation 2008 - World Summit Ocean Observation - Click the Week At A Glance Poster & Schedule below for details.