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improved knowledge of the processes responsible for water mass formation and for diapycnal mixing within the interior of the ocean; (6) satellite technology capable of observing both the primary atmospheric forcing and the oceanic response; and (7)
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scientists remain at the forefront of oceanographic research. To maintain that position within the world scientific community, however, we must seize the opportunities offered by recent technical and scientific improvements.
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The infrastructure needed to support the new thrusts, as well as the general research program, includes an ongoing program of ocean satellites, a program to replace and modernize the academic research fleet, continued funding for existing support groups (such as current meter, CTD, or chemistry) , a technology development program focused
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