Introducing the New Technology Projects: Low cost wave buoy technology
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 April 2020
IMOS’s Low-Cost Wave Buoy Technology sub-Facility, led by UWA, is testing affordable Spotter buoys to expand wave monitoring across Australia. The initiative aims to boost data coverage, reliability, and accessibility in offshore regions.
Keywords: IMOS, wave buoys, low-cost technology, ocean observing, Spotter buoys, wave monitoring, offshore data
Introducing the New Technology Projects: Profiling Moorings Evaluation
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 6 May 2020
The IMOS Profiling Moorings Evaluation sub-Facility is testing two profiling systems to improve efficiency and resolution in ocean monitoring. Trials across diverse Australian sites aim to reduce costs while enhancing data quality and coverage.
Keywords: IMOS, profiling moorings, ocean monitoring, Prawler, Wirewalker, CSIRO, AIMS, marine heatwave
IMOS welcomes new Queensland Government funding to extend our observations in the region
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 5 June 2020
$3.5M in RICF funding will support IMOS-led research in Queensland, including microbial genome mapping, fish movement tracking, and wave monitoring to enhance marine knowledge and management along the Great Barrier Reef.
Keywords: IMOS, RICF, microbial genomes, fish tracking, wave monitoring, Great Barrier Reef, marine research
