Ocean Networks Canada: From Geohazards Research Laboratories to Smart Ocean Systems

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC; http://www.oceannetworks.ca) operates the NEPTUNE and VENUS cabled ocean observatories off the western coast of Canada (Figure 1) and an increasing number of miniature ocean observatories, such as in the Canadian Arctic. These observatories collect data on physical, chemi...

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Published in:Oceanography (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2014-06, Vol.27 (2), p.151-153
Main Authors: HEESEMANN, MARTIN, INSUA, TANIA L., SCHERWATH, MARTIN, JUNIPER, KIM S., MORAN, KATE
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cabled observatory
Coasts
Earthquakes
Forecasting models
Geological hazards
NEPTUNE
Observatories
Ocean floor
Ocean Networks Canada
ocean observatories
Oceans
ONC
real-time data
River deltas
SIDEBAR: SPECIAL ISSUE ON UNDERSEA NATURAL HAZARDS
Subduction zones
Tsunamis
VENUS
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Summary:Ocean Networks Canada (ONC; http://www.oceannetworks.ca) operates the NEPTUNE and VENUS cabled ocean observatories off the western coast of Canada (Figure 1) and an increasing number of miniature ocean observatories, such as in the Canadian Arctic. These observatories collect data on physical, chemical, biological, and geological properties of the ocean and seafloor over long time periods, supporting research on complex Earth processes in ways not previously possible (Taylor, 2009; Barnes et al., 2012, 2013). All recorded data are permanently archived and publicly available in real time through ONC's Oceans 2.0 data portal. Much of the data collected by ONC is related to marine geohazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, submarine landslides, waves, and gas hydrate stability. These real-time data are used by early warning centers and could be made available to decision makers through Smart Ocean Systems (http://www.oceannetworks.ca/technology-services/smart-ocean-syste m s).
ISSN:1042-8275
2377-617X
DOI:10.5670/oceanog.2014.50