The MDC specializes in collecting, evaluating, and distributing in situ and remotely-sensed, high-quality, marine meteorological and surface oceanographic data to the research community in well-documented, easy-to-use formats.

Mission

To provide high-quality marine meteorological and surface oceanographic data collected by in situ and remote observing systems to the research community in well-documented, easy to use formats.

Core Activities

• Collecting, quality evaluating, and distributing data from select oceanographic research vessels, Earth-orbiting satellites, and other marine observing systems.
• Developing and distributing products to support air-sea exchange studies, satellite algorithm development, climate research, and numerical modeling.
• Mentoring students in data stewardship, marine meteorology, air-sea interactions, and informatics. The Marine Data Center (MDC) is the primary employer of undergraduate students at COAPS.
• Collaborating with national and international scientists, panels, and working groups supporting satellite observations, marine meteorology/climatology, and informatics in the geosciences.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the following agencies for their contributions to our ongoing research and activities. A full list of current and prior supporting agencies can be found on the Acknowledgements Page.