ACT is a NOAA-funded partnership of research institutions, resource managers, and private sector companies dedicated to fostering the development and adoption of effective and reliable sensors and platforms for use in coastal, freshwater and ocean environments. ACT is also committed to providing the information required to select the most appropriate tools for studying and monitoring coastal environments.

ACT team deploying sensors for a Technology Verification in the Chesapeake Bay. Photo Credit: ACT

ACT priorities include:

• Transition emerging technologies to operational use rapidly and effectively
• Maintain a dialogue among technology users, developers, and providers
• Identify technology needs and novel technologies
• Document technology performance and potential
• Provide a foundation for the US Integrated Ocean Observing System

For more information visit the ACT website.

Contact information:

Mario Tamburri, Executive Director

tamburri@umces.edu