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Ocean Observing systems consist of in-situ and satellite based technique to detect, track, and predict changes in physical, chemical, geological and biological processes. In-situ observing systems have both Eulerian (based on fixed locations) and Lagrangian (whose location varies with time) systems. The elements of in-situ observing system in terms of their principle, capability to observe the ocean, technology and some of the applications pertaining to physical variables are described. A brief status on Indian Ocean Observing system (IndOOS) is also described. The strengths and weaknesses of each platform and the need for integrating different observational platforms/sensors are highlighted.

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Most of the work described above is based on the Community White Paper, OceanObs’09. Highest appreciation is placed on record for the excellent compilation by several authors and organization for their Community White Paper, it would have been difficult without these White papers. The encouragement and the facilities provided by the Director, INCOIS is acknowledged. Also acknowledged Wee Cheah, University of Tasmania, Sabastiaan Swart, University of Cape Town and unknown reviewer for critically going through the manuscript to improve it.

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Ravichandran, M. (2011). In-Situ Ocean Observing System. In: Schiller, A., Brassington, G. (eds) Operational Oceanography in the 21st Century. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0332-2_3

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