M3A system (2000-2005) - operation and maintenance

• Published in: Ocean science discussions Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 165 - 198
• Main Authors: Petihakis, G, Drakopoulos, P, Nittis, C, Zervakis, V, Christodoulou, C, Tziavos, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: European Geosciences Union 16.05.2006
• Subjects: Marine; Ocean, Atmosphere; Sciences of the Universe; MED

During the Pilot Phase of the Mediterranean Forecasting System (MFSPP) (1998-2001) a prototype observing system (Mediterranean Moored Multi-sensor Array - M3A) was designed, developed and operated in the Cretan Sea for continuous oceanographic measurements in real time. The main problems encountered...