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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.
August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016
August 20, 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