Abstract | The overarching objective of AtlantOS is to achieve a transition from a
loosely-coordinated set of existing ocean observing activities to a
sustainable, efficient, and fit-for-purpose Integrated Atlantic Ocean
Observing System (IAOOS), by defining requirements and systems design,
improving the readiness of observing networks and data systems, and
engaging stakeholders around the Atlantic; and leaving a legacy and
strengthened contribution to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)
and the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). AtlantOS
will fill existing in-situ observing system gaps and will ensure that
data are readily accessible and useable. AtlantOS will demonstrate the
utility of integrating in-situ and Earth observing satellite based
observations towards informing a wide range of sectors using the
Copernicus Marine Monitoring Services and the European Marine
Observation and Data Network and connect them with similar activities
around the Atlantic. AtlantOS will support activities to share,
integrate and standardize in-situ observations, reduce the cost by
network optimization and deployment of new technologies, and increase
the competitiveness of European industries, and particularly of the
small and medium enterprises of the marine sector. AtlantOS will promote
innovation, documentation and exploitation of innovative observing
systems. All AtlantOS work packages will strengthen the trans-Atlantic
collaboration, through close interaction with partner institutions from
Canada, United States, and the South Atlantic region. AtlantOS will
develop a results-oriented dialogue with key stakeholders communities to
enable a meaningful exchange between the products and services that
IAOOS can deliver and the demands and needs of the stakeholder
communities. Finally, AtlantOS will establish a structured dialogue with
funding bodies, including the European Commission, USA, Canada and
other countries to ensure sustainability and adequate growth of IAOOS.
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