Ocean Observing Systems

The UK National Centre for Coastal Autonomy (NCCA) – A centre of excellence for coastal marine autonomy

Dr. Matthew Palmer, Head of Science - Digital Innovation & Marine Autonomy, Plymouth Marine Laboratory

May 10, 16:45 - 17:15

B18 Fellowship Hall

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Coastal Ocean Ocean Observing Systems Marine Autonomy Digital Technology

Abstract The recently launched NCCA aims to deliver world-leading capability in the pursuit of coastal oceanography using marine autonomy and digital technologies. It will combine state-of-the-art vehicles and platforms, sophisticated scientific buoys, a unique high-speed marine communications network and AI capability to deliver the next generation coastal ocean observing system. The NCCA partnership will deliver high resolution and trustworthy data to enable policy relevant science that enables good stewardship of our coastal ocean environment. It also provides a testbed for emerging