Best practices related to mooring set-up. Presented at: Workshop on training for less experienced users of hardware 15th September 2015, Trieste, Italy.

Abstract

Approaching an oceanographic mooring Principles of “Best Practices” in all phases of the system (predeployment test, maintenance, calibration etc.) should be followed. They cover the entire infrastructural chain of data acquisition from sensor (performance, robustness, accuracy, etc.) to supporting system (cabling, electric and electronic components, etc.). The user needs to take into account: • Scientific aim (geographic location, physical and biogeochemical properties in the region, etc.) • Mooring Design • Chose of hardware • Technical and scientific staff • Logistics • Costs • Risks