Scheme of data flux & management
To sample and observe Ocean properties, the OAO team uses different autonomous platform configurations.
Data
Quality control
Any data set acquired for scientific purposes needs to undergo a Quality Control (QC).
Data visualization & Access
Data sets acquired by profiling floats and gliders (active & inactive) ...
Measured variables
Depending on the specific goals of each project
Chlorophyll-a
1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?
Chlorophyll-a is a green pigment that is found in most plants.
Dissolved Oxygen
1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?
Dissolved Oxygen, O2, is produced by photosynthesis.
Particulate Organic Carbon
1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?
The Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) represents one of the main pools of organic carbon observed in the ocean.
Colored Dissolved Organic Matter
1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?
Colored Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) represents a large pull of dissolved matter, which is presently not well characterized in terms of origin as well as composition.
Irradiance
1) What is it and why is it important to measure ?
In the Ocean, the measurement of the amount of light (or irradiance) is important for two main reasons...