An Oceanic Quest The International Decade of Ocean Exploration. (1969) / Chapter Skim
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aries results in an extremely productive regime, particularly during the southwest monsoon. Thus the region is a valuable model for low-latitude biological systems with intermittent upwelling, which i f better understood could lead to the rational use of a greatly enhanced production of the living resources which are urgently needed for the nutrition of this highly-populated region.
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FUNDING Significant additional funds over those now being spent w i l l be required for upgrading present faci l i t ies , for developing new capabilities in preparation for Decade programs, for conducting f ield work, and for analyzing and publishing Decade results. Some elements, such as facil i t ies and specialized manpower, require several years' lead time.
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extent, these enhanced manpower requirements can be met by transfer from related f ie lds . However, there w i l l continue to be a requirement for an i n creasing number of professional marine scientists and engineers.
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Associated Equipment; Funds should be provided for the equipping of laboratories and research vessels with computers, satellite or other precise navigational systems, auto-analytical equipment, and other expensive tools of modern oceanographic research. IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY Implementation of the Decade w i l l require Important technological advances and the subsequent availability of these techniques to appropriate participants, in fields such as the following: Navigation; An adequate global navigational system is required for the successful implementation of many Decade programs.
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The development of suitable sensors for measuring oceanographlcally useful parameters from satellites (for example, departure of the sea surface from the geoid, sea surface roughness, surface temperature even in the presence of cloud cover, surface chlorophyll) should be pushed.
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mated survey systems, involving side-scanning sonars with significant horizontal range. Output should be digital and should be coupled through shipboard computer systems to a l l required navigational and environmental i n formation, so that sea floor charts can be produced essentially in real time and with minimum intervention from personnel.
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Decade relevant activities are clearly identified and integrated into an overa l l program. A mechanism should be established, possibly through the National Academies of Sciences and of Engineering, whereby the ocean science and engineering community can continue to present their views on possible Decade programs and their modification as the Decade proceeds.
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utilization achievements (as an on-going cost benefit analysis) , the supply and demand for specialized manpower, and other socio-economic aspects of the progress of the Decade and its impact on society.
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Freedom of Scientific Research; Agreement should be sought among countries participating in the Decade that scientific exploration and reconnaissance are integral parts of fundamental scientific research. Convenient procedures for facilitating cooperative research on the continental shelf and in the contiguous fishing zone are essential.
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Several intergovernmental organizations with responsibilities related to Decade goals w i l l inevitably be involved in the organization and implementation of the Decade, Of these, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) is taking a lead role in coordinating international planning.
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