Ocean Oberving
ACT provides assurance that our basic science understanding, forecasting, and management decisions are based on accurate, precise, and comparable observing data. Read more...
Alliance for Coastal technologies
ACT is a partnership of research institutions, resource managers, and private sector companies dedicated to fostering the development and adoption of effective and reliable sensors and platforms for use in coastal, freshwater and ocean environments.
- PRIORITIES
– Transition emerging technologies to operational use rapidly and effectively
– Maintain a dialogue among technology users, developers, and providers
– Identify technology needs and novel technologies
– Document technology performance and potential
– Provide a foundation for the US Integrated Ocean Observing System
News
- Fall/Winter the Sensor Newsletter
- May, 2013
- Request for Technology application for pH Sensors
- March, 2013
- ACT is very saddened to report the death of Marlin Atkinson....
- January, 2013
- ACT is an Associate Supporter of the 2013 Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS).
Database
- New Radiation measurement category added under the physical section
Now over 240 meteorological instruments listed
Seven submersible manufacturers to choose from - Explore a wide variety of accessories including nets, cables, camera mounts, and more in the hardware section

