By the end of 2015, the Ocean Observing Initiative (OOI) infrastructure will be fully commissioned. Ocean scientists can now integrate OOI observations into their research proposals and programs. To effectively use the OOI, researchers will have to learn how to effectively access the OOI observing assets. This workshop will provide a forum for potential users to further their understanding of the capabilities of OOI, and to learn possible approaches for accessing the data.
The goal of the OOI Coastal Arrays Workshop is to introduce the research community to the science capabilities of the coastal arrays, the data access protocols, and to identify additional cyber-infrastructure (CI) applications. The workshop will also review the key scientific questions that motivated the building of the observatories. Participants will be provided with a hands-on opportunity to explore the capabilities offered by the CI to access OOI data. NSF Program Officers will attend and offer guidance on the use of OOI assets. Potential users will be provided with the information required to plan to carryout research projects that utilize the observational capabilities of the coastal arrays.
Important message to those who cannot attend the workshop in-person: If you cannot attend, but would like to be placed on a mailing list for information about web-conferencing access to the workshop, we encourage you to complete the application form. Your feedback is important.
Please Note: The application information submitted by you in this form will help in developing the workshop agenda and may be reported on at the workshop.
Please submit all forms no later than November 16, 2015.