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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
We wish to acknowledge the support of all those who helped plan and conduct the verification test,
analyze the data, and prepare this report. In particular we would like to thank our Technical
Advisory Committee, Dr. Erik Smith, Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences, Ms. Janice
Fulford, U.S. Geological Survey, Dr. Henry Bittig, Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, and
Mr. Steve Ruberg, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory for their advice and
direct participation in various aspects of this evaluation. Earle Buckley also provided critical input
on all aspects of this work and served as the independent Quality Assurance Manager. This work
has been coordinated with, and funded by, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Integrated Ocean Observing System program.
September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
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Approved By: Dr. Mario Tamburri
ACT Executive Director
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Approved By: Dr. Tom Johengen
ACT Chief Scientist
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Approved By: Dr. Earle Buckley
Quality Assurance Supervisor