Last updated: 14-07-06

The ODON Project focuses on the cost-effective design of spatial-temporal sampling strategies for water temperature and salinity observing system in North Sea and Baltic Sea. Statistical optimal design method (a combination of characteristic scale analysis, sampling error analysis, information analysis and optimal control theory), Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) via data assimilation and cost-benefit analysis will be used to archive the goal.

The ODON research project is supported by the European Commission under the Fifth Framework Programme and contributies to the implementation of Key Action 3: Sustainable marine ecosystems within the Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development thematic programme (1998-2002). As a foundmental research for marine observing systems, ODON is a part of the EC FP5 Operational Forecasting Cluster. The 3-year project started in 1 January, 2003.