Global Ocean Observing System

GOOS is a permanent global system for observations, modeling, and analysis of marine and ocean data.

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

Read more »
To top