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ACT VS15-02
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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. Robert Byrne, University of South Florida, Dr. Andrew
Dickson (Chair), Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, Dr.
Burke Hales, Oregon State University, Mr. Scott McLean, Oceans Networks Canada, University
of Victoria, Dr. Kenneth Pratt, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Dr. Chris Sabine,
NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, Dr. Simone Alin, NOAA Pacific Marine
Environmental Laboratory, Dr. Rik Wanninkhof, NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and
Meteorological Laboratory for their advice and direct participation in various aspects of this
evaluation. E. 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.
February 26, 2015
February 26, 2015
February 26, 2015
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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