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There are two major problems with our oceanic observational program: 1) there are insufficient observations to cover the oceans adequately, and those that are taken are poorly spaced in time; and 2) ship reports of weather are not as accurate as those taken on land.
Of the solutions offered for these problems, satellites provide the major hope for the future. Other possible solutions are buoy systems, constant level balloons, commercial aircraft observations, weather reconnaissance aircraft, and commercial shipping. The author envisions a mix of elements from each of the above, forming a substantial oceanic observing network. Eventually, with scientific advances, satellites will take over most of the work in this field.
The total system, as postulated by the author, will have four parts:
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Control and communications
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Surface observations
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Upper air observations
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Buoys
Instrumentation for ocean surface observations would eventually be automated, and monitored on shore. The following list describes the preferred sensor for each of the various parameters:
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Harding, E.T. (1970). Instruments for Surface and Upper Air Measurements from Marine Platforms. In: Teweles, S., Giraytys, J. (eds) Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation. Meteorological Monographs, vol 11. American Meteorological Society, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-935704-35-5_57
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