Program Book - Oceans'10 IEEE Sydney

Welcome Message
On behalf of the Local Organising
Committee for the OCEANS ‘10 IEEE
Sydney Conference and Exhibition, I
warmly welcome you to OCEANS
Down Under. This international event
is being staged at a magnificent venue
in a unique city that is graced by the
world‘s finest natural harbour and the
splendour of its ocean beaches. This
OCEANS conference and exhibition
has been planned to provide each of
you with an unforgettable human
experience underpinned by Aussie humour, hospitality and
friendliness.
Australia is a small nation inhabiting a continent that is an
island. Its people are coastal dwellers, seafarers and ocean
sports enthusiasts. Australia‘s ocean jurisdiction is vast in its
expanse. The natural resources that abound in our waters and
under the seabed enrich this lucky country. Australian marine
scientists and engineers apply insight and ingenuity to
understanding, observing, and protecting the ocean
environment on which we are so dependent.
OCEANS ‘10 IEEE Sydney is an opportunity to showcase
internationally Australia‘s capabilities in marine science and
ocean engineering. It‘s a forum that brings together
representatives from universities, industry and government
organisations with policy makers, stakeholders and clients. The
technical program and tutorials enable us to learn from
international experts, to expand our professional network and
to update us on the latest advances in marine science and
engineering. The exhibition enables us to see and feel the latest
sensors, systems, structures, information processing and
display tools that are used to probe, measure, monitor and
manage the world‘s oceans. Also, OCEANS is an opportunity to
promote marine science and ocean engineering as professional
pursuits worthy of engagement by young Australians.
Venture down under for an unforgettable OCEANS experience!
Dr Brian Ferguson
Conference General Chair
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