Validation and demonstration of novel oceanographic sensors on selected measurement platforms in the NeXOS project

This article describes the initial planning and outcomes of validation and demonstration efforts for oceanographic sensors in the EU-funded project NeXOS. The project has developed novel, multi-functional optical and acoustic sensors for environmental monitoring and mapping. These sensors are subject to validation and demonstration in real sea conditions. Procedures for validations are described, followed by examples of successful demonstrations t provided either delayed or real-time, to users through a Sensor Web Enablement capability developed in the project.