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The Meteorological Buoy and Coastal Marine Automated Network for the United States (1998) / Chapter Skim
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1 Introduction
Pages 6-12

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From page 6...
... Real-time buoy observations are used frequently in search and rescue missions by the Coast Guard and by various agencies responsible for ameliorating the effects of marine accidents, such as toxic oil spins, which can threaten local and regional ecosystems. And research leading to improved forecasts and greater understanding of ocean/atmosphere effects on coastal currents and ecosystem structure, for example, often depend on the Tong time series of observations from these platforms.
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From page 7...
... It is important to appreciate the critical link that exists between operational and research communities, and how this linkage assures that buoy/ C-MAN observations are used to the fullest extent. In support of their marine warning and public safety responsibilities, weather forecasters are constantly monitoring the meteorological and oceanographic observations routinely transmitted from the buoys/C-MANs.
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From page 8...
... , the increasing use of coupled atmospheric and oceanic models in support of research and operational climate prediction on seasonal to interannual time scales requires the continuous monitoring of oceanic conditions (and the atmospheric conditions above the ocean) on a global basis.
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From page 9...
... Additional funds were garnered from other federal and state agencies in support of non base-funded buoys and C-MANs. Given the remoteness and wide geographical locations of NDBC buoys, the timely deployment and maintenance of these stations require careful planning and execution to minimize critical ciata Ices that must he halancecl against very NDBC is staffed bv NOAA.
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From page 10...
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From page 11...
... Prototype directional wave measurement systems based on simpler sensors and advanced digital signal processing have the potential to greatly reduce sensor costs. New ionomer foam 3-meter buoys are being introduced to increase reserve buoyancy and reduce vulnerability to vandalism.
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From page 12...
... NDBC estimates buoy costs in 10-buoy sets to take advantage of the economies of scale. NDBC cost estimates further assume a fully funded existing infrastructure.
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Key Terms

  • public safety
  • buoy center
  • oceanographic observations
  • moored buoy
  • national data

  • weather forecasters
  • data buoy
  • buoy data
  • drifting buoys
  • routinely transmitted

  • marine warning
  • time series
  • data center
  • oceanographic data
  • nws offices

  • coast guard
  • hull types
  • interannual time
  • buoy location
  • computer voice

  • orbit satellites
  • private weather
  • atmospheric research
  • related hazards
  • atmospheric aerosols

  • environment satellite
  • include observation
  • includes six
  • observational environment
  • climatic data


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