Frequently Asked Questions: 1

Here is a FAQ that came to us from a recent community workshop:

Q.  How is CI pulling together OOI data and other data like IOOS, NDBC, and other sources?

A.  We designed the OOI Cyberinfrastructure to manage and integrate data from many different sources, including OOI sensors, select ocean community models, and external observatories. We have been specifically funded to integrate data from three external observatories: the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and NEPTUNE Canada. The integration project schedules are staggered; we have started working on IOOS integration already, with NEPTUNE Canada integration starting in the middle of 2011.  Other observatories could be added through new user requirements or additional funding from other sources. Technical details are described on the OOI CI architecture and development web pages as development proceeds.