Aims and Scope

Ocean Observation Technologies and Engineering (OOTE)  welcomes original research and reveiw articles on the technologies, methods, and engineering of ocean observation. The scope includes, but is not limtied to: 

1. Observation Technologies and Instrumentation: Sensors and instrumentation; Optical, acoustic, imaging, electromagnetic, and fiber-optic technologies; Multi-sensor systems; Calibration, validation, and uncertainty of sensors and systems; Advanced and emerging observation technologies
2.  Observation Platforms and Systems: Buoys and moored platforms; AUVs, UUVs, ASVs/USVs, and gliders; Research vessels and satellite platforms; Deap-sea and seafloor observatories; Multi-platform observing systems
3.  Observing Networks and Arrays: Integrated and distributed observing systems; Multi-platform and multi-scale networks; Underwater sensor networks; Three-dimensional and volumetric arrays; System architecture and optimization
4.  Intelligent and Autonomous Observation: Artifitial intelligence and machine learning; Intelligent sensing; Adaptive sampling; Autonomous observation and mission planning; Digital twins and edge computing 
5.  Observation Data and Information Systems: Data acquisition and quality control; Underwater and satellite communication; Data fusion and assimilation; Observation - model integration; Digital ocean and information products
6.  Observation Engineering and Applications: Systems engineering and multidisciplinary design; Hydrodynamic, structural, and environmental engineering; Deployment, recovery, and long-term operation; Reliability, safety, and lifecycle engineering; Applications in ocean science, climate, ecosystems, deap-sea exploration, offshore engineering, marine renewable energy, and maritime safety