The Integrated Ocean Observing System High-Frequency Radar Network: Status and Local, Regional, and National Applications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2010
Department
Marine Science
Abstract
A national high-frequency radar network has been created over the past 20 years or so that provides hourly 2-D ocean surface current velocity fields in near real time from a few kilometers offshore out to approximately 200 km. This preoperational network is made up of more than 100 radars from 30 different institutions. The Integrated Ocean Observing System efforts have supported the standards-based ingest and delivery of these velocity fields to a number of applications such as coastal search and rescue, oil spill response, water quality monitoring, and safe and efficient 1 marine navigation. Thus, regardless of the operating institution or location of the radar systems, emergency response managers, and other users, can rely on a common source and means of obtaining and using the data. Details of the history, the physics, and the application of high-frequency radar are discussed with successes of the integrated network highlighted.
Publication Title
Marine Technology Society Journal
Volume
44
Issue
6
First Page
122
Last Page
132
Recommended Citation
Harlan, J.,
Terrill, E.,
Hazard, L.,
Keen, C.,
Barrick, D.,
Whelan, C.,
Howden, S. D.
(2010). The Integrated Ocean Observing System High-Frequency Radar Network: Status and Local, Regional, and National Applications. Marine Technology Society Journal, 44(6), 122-132.
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