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Task teams

EuroGOOS Task Teams are networks of ocean observing platform operators. Task Teams promote scientific and technological synergies among European ocean observing infrastructures. Task Team members collaborate in the areas of shared priorities, exchange best practices, and feed data to the EuroGOOS ROOS data portals, EMODnet, and Copernicus Marine Service.

Task Teams are important operational components of the EOOS framework setting out a vision and coordination mechanisms for a truly integrated ocean observing in Europe, for the benefit of society, science and innovation. Task Teams work to:

 

  • Coordinate the existing efforts of the individual observation communities;
  • Provide state of play of the observing activities in Europe
  • Facilitate development of common operational data procedures and services (incl. data quality control and data management);
  • Foster scientific and technological development, joint programmes and concerted actions, enhancing the European marine infrastructure capacity.

Argo

The Argo Task Team is a forum for collaboration between European Argo operators, and supports prospective Euro-Argo ERIC members.

FerryBox

FerryBox is an operational method to continuously measure physical, chemical and biological parameters on board of ships-of-opportunity. 

Fixed Platforms

The Fixed Platforms Task Team connects operators of European fixed point observatories of all kinds, both in the open and coastal ocean. It serves as a community of practice and a forum for exchange on technical and operational topics.

Gliders

Gliders Task Team brings together European glider activities, develops standard operating procedures and best practices, ensures data for core marine services, and contributes to European projects.

High Frequency Radar

The HF Radar Task Team coordinates European efforts to develop and use HF Radar, providing data for science and environmental management, identifying research gaps, and promoting standards for ocean observation.

Tide Gauge

Tide Gauge Task Team supports European tide gauge networks by promoting standardisation, data integration, and new technologies, enhancing sea-level monitoring, data availability, and research efforts.