Ocean Observing and Climate Research Group
CTD being lowered over the side of the RRS Discovery during cruise D332 with Cape Farewell in the background
SMOS satellite (photo: ESA)
The Ocean Observing and Climate (OOC) research group, comprising researchers from NOC and the University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Science, makes and uses observations of the oceans with the aim of understanding processes within the oceans and their role in climate. These observations include high quality measurements, made by researchers within OOC, of the physical and chemical properties throughout the water column and exchanges at the air - sea interface. Observations from satellites, ships and buoys forming the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) are also used.
Current research within OOC focuses on: observing and monitoring the state of the oceans, their circulation and transports; processes at the ocean surface and the interactions between the oceans and atmosphere; the oceans role in climate; and the development and exploitation of new sensors and technology. Follow the links below to find out more about our research.
