The International Argo Science Team and its Mission
Xu Jian-ping 1.2
1. Second Institute of Oceanography, SOA, Hangzhou 310012;
2. Key Lab of Ocean Dynamic Processes and Satellite Oceanography, SOA, Hangzhou 310012
1. Second Institute of Oceanography, SOA, Hangzhou 310012;
2. Key Lab of Ocean Dynamic Processes and Satellite Oceanography, SOA, Hangzhou 310012
Abstract: The International Argo Science Team was created in 1999, and it consisted of 6 scientists from 4 countries and 6 members (3 from USA, and another 3 from Germany, Japan and Australia). The Chairman is Professor Dean Roemmich from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, USA.. The Team’s mission is to review national plans and commitments in order to formulate a strategy for global coverage for the benefit of all nations, and to provide a forum for the exchange of technical information. After two years, the Argo Science Team has developed into 10 countries, 15 members.