Its initial observing system is operational, and substantially increased observations are planned during the period 2002-2005, especially through the deployment of about 3,000 ARGO floats.
初期观测系统已经开始运作，并计划在2002-2005年期间特别通过部署了约3 000个实时地转海洋学阵列漂浮物，大力加强观测。