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Global Ocean Observing System [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Oceanography
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

The number 3 in subscripted position stands for ozone.

OBS

The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is a scientifically-based, long-term, international program with the primary goal of providing practical benefits to society. The main elements are the collection and timely distribution of oceanic data and products including assessments, assimilation of data into numerical prediction models, the development and transfer of technology, and capacity building within participating Member states to develop analysis and application capability.

OBS

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission - World Meteorological Organization - United Nations Environment Program - International Council of Scientific Unions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Océanographie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

Commission océanographique intergouvernementale - Commission météorologique mondiale - Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement - Conseil international des unions scientifiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de sistemas
  • Oceanografía
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
OBS

Comisión Oceanografíca intergubernamental - Comisión Meteorológica Mundial - Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Media Ambiente - Consejo Internacional de Uniones Científicas.

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