Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is OpenIOOS?

A: OpenIOOS is a grass-roots partnership effort to support integration of the various activities involved in collection of observations and making predictions of the coastal environment, including contributions from federal agencies and research institutions.

Q: What's an IOOS?

A: IOOS stands for "Integrated Ocean Observing System" and designates a national initiative to create a new system for collecting and disseminating information about the oceans. The system will support a variety of practical applications, along with enabling research. The myriad needs and benefits of the IOOS have been articulated by the U. S. Commission on Ocean Policy (www.oceancommission.gov). For more information on the IOOS, check out the Ocean.US web site (www.ocean.us).

Q: Where do I find out more about the project?

A: For more detailed project information visit the SCOOP or OOSTethys home pages.

Q: Where do I get more questions answered?

A: We're in the process of putting together this list of questions and answers. Please come back soon, and we'll hope to have more answers at that time.