National Operational Wave Observation Plan

 

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) have long led the nation with wave observation programs, but the observation locations were based on local project or user requirements; resulting in a useful, but ad hoc network with limited integration. The National Operational Wave Observation Plan addresses this situation by defining a comprehensive wave observing network for the United States. The initial version of the plan was completed in 2009, periodic updates are anticipated.

 

Download The National Operational Wave Observation Plan(pdf, 4099kb)

 

We encourage your comments! Please send all e-mail all comments to: wavesplan@noaa.gov

 

*More information on the waves plan can be found here.

 

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