Wave Characterization Buoy

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Abstract:

The Science and Technology Innovation Center(STIC) evaluated a buoy called Spotter,manufactured by Sofar Ocean, to determine the utility to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). TheSpotter is a commercially available metocean buoy that collects and transmits wave, wind, sea surface temperature, and barometric pressure data in real-time (Spotter Buoy by Sofar).Spotter is currently used in operations and research by organizations such as United States Geological Survey (USGS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Author(s):
Mikovic, S.
Author Organization(s):
COAST GUARD NEW LONDON CT
Funding Organization(s):
COAST GUARD NEW LONDON CT, NEW LONDON, CT
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Note
Publication Date:
2023 Sep 01
Pagination:
5

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Collection: TRECMS
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Subject Terms
Descriptor(s):
surface temperature, wind turbines, coast guard, barometric pressure, sea surface temperature, computer programming, computers, standards, statistics, surface properties, wireless communications, dashboards, detectors, intervals, measurement, search and rescue, spectra
Keyword(s):
Spotter buoy, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, WIND, SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE, DATA VISUALIZATION, OCEAN WAVES, COAST GUARD, DETECTORS, MEASUREMENT, WIND TURBINES, SEARCH AND RESCUE
Subject Categories:
Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
coast guard, sea surface temperature, surface temperature, wind turbines, barometric pressure, statistics, surface properties, united states, wireless communications, army corps of engineers, computers, dashboards, detectors, intervals, spectra, standards, wind
Creation Date:
2023 Oct 12
Update Date:
2023 Nov 30