Lead institution:
OceanOPS – France
The proposed project aims at enhancing the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) by cooperating with new ocean-going vessel types, e.g., from ocean races, NGOs, citizens and private sector initiatives.
Autonomous instruments like floats and drifters will be deployed from participating vessels, as well as in-situ sensors for a range of atmospheric and surface ocean variables such as carbon dioxide.
Odyssey will provide overall coordination and a single point of contact to support the implementation of observations and data delivery. With a pool of suitable instruments, deployment to critical under-sampled areas will be driven. The initiative will benefit from outreach and communication channels to advocate for ocean issues and ocean science.
Start Date: 01/07/2021
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Emanuela Rusciano (erusciano@ocean-ops.org; event@jcommops.org)