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Argos Data Collection System

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Mission Statement The Argos Data Collection System (DCS) is a global system for locating, collecting, and transmitting data from remote fixed and moving transmitters via U.S. Government-owned polar-orbiting satellites equipped with the French Argos instrument. The primary mission of Argos DCS is the location and collection of data to support environmental applications and those applications which protect the environment.

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International Cooperation NOAA and CNES cooperative program since early 1970’s Developed to fill technological need for scientific data retrieval. Oversight by Argos Operations Committee (OPSCOM) co-chaired by NOAA and French Space Agency (CNES). NOAA responsible for: Spacecraft integration, launch and operation Providing access to global pre-processed data stream CNES responsible for: Providing Argos instrument Operation of Argos data processing system

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Argos Data Applications Drifting Buoys 27% Land Animals 6% Marine Animals 7% Birds 7% Ships 5% Hazmat 4% Land Stations 10% Expeditions 9% Fisheries 9% Moored Buoys 5% Ocean Floats 11%

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A Truly Global System Nations Using Argos USA Canada France Germany UK Australia Norway Italy Panama Brazil South Africa New Zealand Russia India Netherlands China (P.R.C.) Denmark Iceland Korea Portugal Finland Fiji Belize Taiwan Tunisia Peru Spain Sweden Malaysia Mexico Bolivia Indonesia Ivory Coast Japan Venezuela Guatemala Saudi Arabia Honduras Chile

Ocean Climate Observations: 

Ocean Climate Observations

Wildlife Tracking: 

Wildlife Tracking

Vessel Monitoring Systems: 

Vessel Monitoring Systems Countries using Argos VMS Russia Peru Japan USA Panama Mexico Venezuela Honduras Chile Brazil Guatemala

Hazzard Monitoring : 

Hazzard Monitoring

Arctic Operations: 

Arctic Operations

Expeditions : 

Expeditions

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Future Enhancements Japan’s launch of ADEOS II - Two-way messaging - Management of in-situ platforms Brazilian space agency (INPE) cooperation - Data sharing effort Electronic submission & processing system - Improving customer service Advanced DCS for NOAA N’ and METOP - Two-way messaging - Increased receiver bandwidth Gathering user requirements for NPOESS era

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Questions? http://noaasis.noaa.gov