SECOORA Operations Plan: Starting Contributions

The Operational System routinely, reliably, and repeatedly provides data and data products in forms and at rates specified by user groups. This stage is improved through the incorporation of assets that are successful in a pre-operational mode. Decisions to incorporate new or additional capabilities into the operational system must be approved by the body (e.g., federal agency or RA) that is to be responsible for operating and maintaining that capability. Successful pre-operational projects may be considered for operational IOOS status upon meeting all of the following requirements: