TECHNOLOGIES IN SUSTAINABLE OCEAN OBSERVATIONS - FROM LOW COST TO NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Date/Time: April 9, 2024 | 12:00 - 14:00

Location: World Trade Center | Room S9+S10 | 1ª planta Edif. Este, Moll de Barcelona, s/n, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Description: Many technology challenges exist when it comes to observing and monitoring the ocean. Dismantling these barriers and identifying opportunities towards achieving a mature and vibrant Ocean Observing Enterprise is the focus of this event. This event will bring together the stakeholder and scientific community, private sector, industry and policymakers to discuss and elevate the challenges and opportunities in this area. Through a brief introductory presentation and a panel, we will be discussing opportunities for low cost technologies and private sector and industry engagement in new technology development, followed by an opportunity to interact, foster connections and discuss cross collaborative efforts. 

Panelists: Gorringe Patrick | SMHI, Jessica Sandoval | Ocean Discovery League, Patricia López García | National Oceanography Centre, Thanos Gkritzalis | VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute, Peer Fietzek | Kongsberg Discovery, Emma Heslop | Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)

Moderator: Brendal Townsend | MTS

Hosts: Marine Technology Society (MTS), National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), GEORGE, & ICOS ERIC

How to Participate: This event is organized off-site and therefor does not require registration to the main conference (UN Ocean Decade). The organizers do, however, encourage everyone to register in advance to get a better idea of the number of attendees. Please note that the event is exclusively in-person. However, those interested can opt to receive a handout summarizing the event's key outcomes. To do so, please refer to the registration form to provide your information

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