North East Observing System Semiannual Meeting


The semiannual meeting of the Northeast Observing System (NEOS) was held at the Browne Center in Durham, New Hampshire on July 15-16, 2003. Hosted by the University of New Hampshire  Center of Excellence in Coastal Observation and Analysis (COOA), the meeting provided a forum for presenting and discussing the two NEOS proposals that were recently submitted to NOAA.

Image 1. NEOS members listening to opening talks of Drs. Philip Bodgen (GoMOOS), William Boicourt (CBOS), and Scott Glenn (NJSOS).


The NEOS members reviewed the governance structure in light of the input provided at their March meeting at Horn Point. NEOS members had the opportunity to present 1-2 slides highlighting news of their sub-regional systems. Informal reports from the working groups were also presented. 

Image 2. Dr. Scott Glenn giving updates on the status of the Pilot Study proposal submitted to NOAA.

Information prepared for the meeting, such as directions, accommodations, etc. were arranged by Dr. Janet Campbell at the University of New Hampshire. Information was provided at http://www.opal.sr.unh.edu/neos/.

Image 3.  NEOS members listening to presentation on status of working groups and observatories.

More information regarding the North East Observing System is provided at http://marine.rutgers.edu/neos/. 

Image 4.  Dr. Josh Kohut presents the recent work of HF Radar Network for NEOS.