U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee
Providing independent guidance to NOAA and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee on the administration, operation, and strategic direction of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System.
Overview
The U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee is a federal advisory committee that provides independent guidance to the NOAA Administrator and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC).
The committee fulfills mandates outlined in federal legislation and serves as a crucial bridge between scientific expertise and policy implementation.
Strategic Advisory Topics
Asset Integration
Coordination between federal and non-federal observing assets and capabilities.
National surface current network
Fleet acquisition and survey programs for uncrewed systems
Remote sensing and data assimilation
Sediment transport in coastal regions
Multi-region marine sound monitoring
Administration & Operations
Management and maintenance of the U.S. IOOS infrastructure and systems.
Data Management and Modeling
Communication and data management components as required by the ICOOS Act.
Technology Modernization
Expansion and periodic modernization of U.S. IOOS technology platforms.
End-User Engagement
Identification and engagement of diverse end-user communities.
Effectiveness Evaluation
Assessment of IOOS effectiveness in reaching target audiences.
Legal Foundation
Public Law 111-11
ICOOS Act of 2009
Part of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Refer to Section 12304.
Public Law 116-271
COORA of 2020
Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020
For additional historical records of the Committee, including Committee expenditures, please visit the GSA FACA Database.
Committee Composition
Members are non-federal experts representing diverse sectors of the ocean observing community.
Scientific Institutions
Marine Technology Industries
Coastal & Great Lakes Industries
Non-Governmental Organizations
State, Local & Tribal Interests
Ocean Leadership
Contact
Krisa Arzayus
Designated Federal Official
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1315 East-West Highway, 2nd Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910 - ioos.ac.staff@noaa.gov
- (240) 533-9455
- (301) 427-2073
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