Showing papers by "National Ocean Service published in 1994"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used free-air gravity anomaly maps derived from the latest release of data acquired south of 30°S to confirm the existence of inactive spreading ridges within the Scotia Sea and surrounding small basins.
95 citations
TL;DR: A port information system was developed for Tampa Bay, FL, that provides data in real time, providing information for safe navigation, oil spills, search and rescue, fishing, and existing weather conditions.
Abstract: A port information system was developed for Tampa Bay, FL, that provides data in real time. Current, water level, and weather systems measure various parameters from around the bay and report at 6-min intervals via a packet-modern-controlled telemetry system. A central receiving station and data acquisition system process the data and make it available in various formats. A voice data response system provides immediate access to the data via touchtone telephone. A voice processor is used to compose phrases that provide a user with environmental information based on the selection made from the voice menu. The design and development of all aspects of the system are described. This system has proven to be a valuable asset to the local and regional marine community, providing information for safe navigation, oil spills, search and rescue, fishing, and existing weather conditions. >
15 citations
TL;DR: In this article, marine observations from three National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) buoys and three Coastal-Marine Automated Network (CANN) stations close to the storm track were used to summarize the characteristics of Hurricane Andrew primarily beyond its core.
Abstract: Hurricane Andrew was a relatively small but intense hurricane that passed through the Bahamas, across the Florida Peninsula, and across the Gulf of Mexico between 23 and 26 August 1992. The characteristics of this hurricane primarily beyond its core are summarized using 1) marine observations from three National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) buoys and three Coastal-Marine Automated Network stations close to the storm track; 2) water levels and storm surge at 15 locations in the Bahamas, around the coast of Florida, and along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico; 3) currents, temperatures, and salinities at a depth of 11 m in the northern Gulf; and 4) spatial analyses of sea surface temperature (SST) before and after the passage of Andrew. Sea level pressure, wind direction, wind speed, wind gust, air temperature, and the surface wave field were strongly influenced at locations generally within 100 km of the hurricane track. Maximum sustained winds of 75 m s−1 occurred just north of the storm track ...
7 citations
TL;DR: This article presented current statistics on the glass ceiling and the views of a mid-level science manager selected recently for the federal Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP).
Abstract: Statistics on the hiring of women and minorities indicate that the hiring numbers are much improved but suggest the problem now may be entrance into management and executive positions. In some offices, the “glass ceiling”—an invisible barrier of subtle prejudices and destructive attitudes—exists and affects promotions and salaries on the basis of gender or ethnic background. This paper presents current statistics on the topic and the views of a mid-level science manager selected recently for the federal Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP). Characteristics common among those executives who have been successful and steps that aspiring managers can take to improve their chances of breaking through a glass ceiling are offered.