OceanExpert ID : 14206
Defence Center for Operational Oceanography
DCOO
(Defence Center for Operational Oceanography)
Lautrupbjerg 1-5
DK 2750 Ballerup
Denmark
Type
Government
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Telephone
+45 32689500
https://fcoo.dk/index.asp?lang=eng
Activities
The Defence Centre for Operational Oceanography (FCOO) is part of the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization.
We develop and distribute dual-use products for operational use by the Danish Armed Forces, especially the Royal Danish Navy.
This means that we provide oceanographical, hydrographical and meteorological support in the form of data and advice which is used in support of national and international operations and exercises.
Dual use implies that the military products often can be used for civilian purposes.
FCOO collects, validates, stores, and disseminates oceanographical, meteorological and hydrographical data and products. Four times a day we produce a “weather report for the sea”, which generates input to a wide range of use, especially for search and rescue operations, oil spill predictions, ice reports and forecasts for the Danish waters and last but not least, in support of the Vessel Trafficking Services and safety of navigation purposes.
Data and products are developed not only for Danish waters but increasingly also for use and support in arctic areas – especially the waters surrounding Greenland.
