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Ocean Observing Systems

Technology has opened many new doors that are admitting a literal flood of observations from the ocean. Exciting new technologies include novel moorings and gliders, as well as better-known, satellite remote-sensing methods. SMS, through the Gulf of Maine Ocean Observing System (GoMOOS), is at the forefront of observing-system development nationally. SMS is involved in an unusual diversity of such sensors and platforms, and benefits immensely from a world-renowned University of Maine graduate program in geographic information systems (GIS). Although the observing systems are diverse, they share many problems. A single, short observing program can yield a shopping bag of CDs filled with data. The grand challenge in ocean observing is to develop and implement means of converting this flood of data into a controlled flow of meaningful information.

Participating Faculty

Michael PetersonMichael Peterson

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Interests: Biological-Physical Interactions, Elastic waves and dynamics, experimental and analytical solutions, applications in biomechanics
michael.peterson@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-2129

Collin RoeslerCollin Roesler

Interests: Biological-Physical Interactions, Ocean Observing Systems, Marine Optics, Biological Oceanography
collin.roesler@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-3321 x249

Emmanuel BossEmmanuel Boss

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Interests: biological-physical interactions, geophysical fluid dynamics, Lagrangian and Eulerian dynamics and kinematics, marine optics
emmanuel.boss@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-4378

Peter A. JumarsPeter A. Jumars

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Interests: Benthos, Benthic Oceanography, Biological-Physical Interactions, Bioacoustics
jumars@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-4381

Henry PerkinsHenry Perkins

Interests: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Ocean Observing Systems, Physical Oceanography
hperkins@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-3321 x342

Mary Jane PerryMary Jane Perry

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Interests: Biological-Physical Interactions, Phycology, Ocean Observing Systems, Marine Physiological Ecology
perrymj@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-3321 x245

Neal PettigrewNeal Pettigrew

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Interests: Coastal Physical Oceanography, Ocean Observing Systems, Gulf of Maine, autonomous vehicles
nealp@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-4384

Mark WellsMark Wells

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Interests: Phytoplankton Physiology, Trace Metals, Iron, Marine Biogeochemistry
mlwells@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-4322

Michael SauerMichael Sauer

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Interests: Coastal primary productivity, DOM, Optics, Ocean Observing Systems
michael.sauer@umit.maine.edu
Phone: (207) 563-3146 x275

 
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