IOC-WMO-UNEP-ICSU Coastal Panel of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). Fifth Session Gdansk, Poland, 2-6 May 2000
(2000). IOC-WMO-UNEP-ICSU Coastal Panel of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). Fifth Session Gdansk, Poland, 2-6 May 2000. GOOS Report, 86. IOC Reports of Meetings of Experts and Equivalent Bodies, 163. 20; III annexes pp.
This report presents a summary of the topics discussed at the fifth and last session of the Panel, whose broad objectives is to develop the coastal element of the Global Ocean Observing System. The goal of the meeting was to finalize the C-GOOS Strategic Design Plan. Background information was provided regarding the following: Remote sensing requirements; Bathymetric requirements for robust forecasts; The Mediterranean Forecasting System; The Baltic Operational Oceanographic System; The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network; and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. A report of a 1-day Stakeholders' workshop held in connection with the panel meetiing is also provided. The Strategic Design Plan is expected to be completed by October 2000 following external review.
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