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National Ocean Service

GovernmentSilver Spring, Maryland, United States
About: National Ocean Service is a government organization based out in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Algal bloom & Population. The organization has 500 authors who have published 643 publications receiving 46096 citations.


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D. Friske1, R. Ribe, M. Szabados, D. Dillon, L. Kahn 
01 Jan 1984
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the engineering effort required to implement a prototype wave measurement system for near real-time acquisition and dissemination of wave amplitude data in the Mid Atlantic Bight (MAB) for the NOAA Coastal Waves Program (CWP).
Abstract: This paper describes the engineering effort required to implement a prototype waves measurement system for near real-time acquisition and dissemination of wave amplitude data in the Mid Atlantic Bight (MAB) for the NOAA Coastal Waves Program (CWP). From late 1981 through mid 1983, a variety of methods were employed to extend coastal waves measurements further offshore from the previous CWP line-of-sight buoy system to the edge of the MAB continental shelf. These included a Waverider Satellite (WRS) Buoy, which transmits wave data through GOES satellites and position data through TIROS satellites, and the corresponding deep water mooring system, both of which required extensive developmental testing and modification to meet CWP mission requirements with high reliability and quantifiable accuracy. These efforts are described separately in the following text.
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24 Sep 1990
TL;DR: The NGWLMS field units will eventually replace the ADR gauges at all stations after completion of side-by-side comparisons which provide for datum ties between the historical and new time series.
Abstract: The National Ocean Service began implementing the Next Generation Water Level Measurement System (NGWLMS) field measurement systems into the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON) in July of 1988. At present, there are approximately 75 NGWLMS systems installed. With the exception of Global Sea Level Network stations and special project stations, the new systems are being operated side-by-side with the old technology float-dr i ven analog-to-digital recorders (ADR' s) . The NGWLMS field units will eventually replace the ADR gauges at all stations after completion of side-by-side comparisons which provide for datum ties between the historical and new time series. The engineering analysis of the new systems performance includes evaluation of the acoustic water level sensor calibration stability, data quality parameters, and air temperature gradients along the sensor sounding tube and their potential effects on measurement uncertainty. In addition, the time series data are being independently processed relative to the same station datum. Statistics are being compiled on comparisons of routine output products. This paper describes the results of the engineering analysis and the data comparisons at several NWLON stations. Included is a discussion of the differences found between the systems. Preliminary results indicate the implementation of the NGWLMS will provide improved operational capability and higher quality data over that of the old technology system.
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H. Frey1
01 Jan 1987
TL;DR: Special applications of real-time water level and current data and results of circulation models promise substantial benefits, including economic gains and safety of life, property, and the environment.
Abstract: Special applications of real-time water level and current data and results of circulation models promise substantial benefits, including economic gains and safety of life, property, and the environment. Potential economic benefits for maritime commerce alone are estimated conservatively at about $35.4 million annually for 22 United States ports, after deducting system operating costs. corresponding benefits include reduced deadtime waiting to enter or leave port, more efficient use of lightering and of tugs used for docking and undocking, and full use of the ship channel depths.
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18 Sep 2005
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors developed an algorithm to remotely estimate the amount of light absorbed by CDOM and detritus using the Sea-Viewing Wide Field-of-View Sensor (SeaWiFS).
Abstract: The turbid, nutrient and sediment rich Mississippi River plume impacts many biological, chemical, and physical processes in the Gulf of Mexico. An ability to demarcate and track the river plume, or to quantify the influence Mississippi River plume and use it as a model input, will enhance our understanding of the plume's link to hypoxia, coastal currents, and harmful algal blooms, among others. The plume and coastal water may be separated by their salinity, which loosely co-varies with the amount of colored dissolved organic material (CDOM), and detritus in the water. In this study, we developed an algorithm to remotely estimate the amount of light absorbed by CDOM and detritus using the Sea-Viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS). The derived absorption fields were compared to a time series of surface salinity at Grand Terre, Louisiana, between October 1998 and December 1999; and also to salinity fields sampled near the mouth of the Mississippi in the summers of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003

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202129
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201831
201719