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Tropical Atmosphere Ocean (TAO) Array

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The TAO array consists of approximately 70 ATLAS and current meter moorings in the Tropical Pacific Ocean, telemetering oceanographic and meteorological data in real-time via the Argos satellite system. Designed to improve detection, understanding, and prediction of El Niأ±o, TAO is a major component of the global climate observing system. Site maintained by NOAA.
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