I would suggest that some of us from each principal agency and academic institution consider attending this meeting, posted at http://67.94.7.39/index.php?p=43
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IOOS-Industry Day
Ocean.US announces the opportunity to attend a briefing for interested organizations concerning plans to design, develop, fabricate, install and operate the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).
At the Industry Day, to be held 18 March 2005 in the Hall of Flags at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building in Washington, D.C., all interested parties are invited to provide input, ideas, concepts and suggestions toward ensuring effective IOOS development. Admission is controlled and the material to be presented will be unclassified.
Attendance at the Industry Day is by pre-registration only. For further information, visit the meeting website. Include names of all attendees (3 maximum). Attendance is limited to three per company/organization.
Suggested attendees: Senior Technologist, Business Development, Government Relations. Upon receipt of the completed IOOS Registration Package, potential attendees will receive a confirmation notice and other relevant information. Interested parties are reminded that no one will be admitted to the industry brief without this confirmation. Requests to attend this briefing must be received no later than 1600 EDT Friday 11 March 2005. Only individuals who have submitted their registration and clearance information by 1600 EDT on 11 March 2005 and have received approval will be allowed to attend the IOOS Industry Day on 18 March 2005.