5. Argo Program
Do you know Argo program?
a. □ Yes
b. □ No
If you do not know Argo program, please refer to the attached material (source; Argo Home Page).
1) Do you think that the data of water temperature and salinity in the upper layer of ocean is insufficient?
a. □ Yes
b. □ No
2) Do you think that the data of water temperature and salinity in the upper layer is very useful for enhancing the climate change prediction?
a. □ Yes
b. □ No
3) Does your organization have any plan to participate or cooperate in the Argo program?
a. □ Yes
b. □ No
c. □ Undecided
4) If 4) is "Yes", how do you wish your organization participates or cooperates in the Argo program? Please select one or more items on the followings.
a. Participation
i) □ Purchase and deploy of Argo float (s).
ii) □ Deploy Argo float (s)
iii) □ Develop and enhance climate prediction by the data from Argo floats
iv) □ Provide some data on the climate prediction
v) □ Others (please describe briefly)
b. □ Utilize the data from Argo floats for your services/researches.
c. □ Approve the Argo program
5) Please give your advice or comments on promoting Argo program, if any.