The Innovative Coastal-The Innovative Coastal-Ocean Observing Network Ocean Observing Network

(ICON)(ICON)

The Monterey Bay Element

of the

National Ocean Partnership Program

THE PARTNERS

Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)

California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB)

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)

The University of Michigan (UM)

HOBI Labs

CODAR Ocean Sensors Ltd. (COS)

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

An Innovative Coastal Ocean

PROGRAM ELEMENTSSea Surface Temperature

Ocean Color / Productivity

Surface Currents

Subsurface Currents

IUSS Reutilization

Meteorology

Ocean Forecasting

Observing Network (ICON)

THE PARTNERSHIP WILL:THE PARTNERSHIP WILL:

Make Observations of Critical Make Observations of Critical Ocean ParametersOcean Parameters

Retrieve Data in Near-Real TimeRetrieve Data in Near-Real Time Assimilate the Data Into Predictive Assimilate the Data Into Predictive

ModelsModels Forecast Ocean ConditionsForecast Ocean Conditions

FOR THE BENEFIT OF:FOR THE BENEFIT OF:

Sanctuary ManagersSanctuary Managers

Fisheries ManagersFisheries Managers

Littoral Warfare / National SecurityLittoral Warfare / National Security

Wave and Weather ForecastingWave and Weather Forecasting