Global Ocean Observing System
GOOS is a permanent global system for observations, modeling, and analysis of marine and ocean data.
Understanding Sea Level Rise and Variability
The book, an outcome of the World Climate Research Programme workshop in 2006, identifies the research and observations required to reduce uncertainties in our understanding of sea-level rise so that more reliable future projections can be made. More information about the WCRP workshop and book http://wcrp.ipsl.jussieu.fr/Workshops/SeaLevel/index.html Download Policy Brief English PDF
Read more »Sea Level Rise and Variability: A Summary for Policy Makers
This IOC policy brief builds on the book “Understanding Sea Level Rise and Variability”, now available from Wiley-Blackwell publishers. The Policy Brief has now been made available in English, Spanish and French:
Read more »GOOS Gorick Poster Explained
This booklet describes the GOOS poster designed by Glynn Gorick. The poster is a vivid depiction of dozens of technologies and systems which comprise the GOOS. The booklet breaks down the poster and explains each system in a short summary, with web links to the major GOOS programmes. Copies of the booklet are available from […]
Read more »GOOS – A Summary for Policy Makers
The Need for Sustained Observations of the Oceans and Coastal Seas by the GOOS Project Office, IOC/UNESCO This booklet, which will be of use to policy makers, describes the purpose, value and products of the GOOS system. IOC/BRO/2009/5 – November 2009 Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish Download PDF Available in Arabic, Chinese, […]
Read more »Filling the Gaps in GOOS
by Keith Alverson, Director, GOOS Project Office, and Head, Ocean Observations & Services, IOC/UNESCO The Journal of Ocean Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, pages 19-23, 2008 Download PDF
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