Decade of IMOS ocean glider data reveals a unique water transport process along Australia’s continental shelf
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 17 June 2020
UWA scientists discovered a globally unique winter phenomenon where dense coastal waters sink and flow offshore, transporting heat, salt, and pollutants—revealed using over a decade of IMOS ocean glider data.
Keywords: dense water, IMOS, ocean gliders, coastal transport, winter, UWA, Australia
Preparations continue for the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 9 August 2020
The IMOS Altimetry Validation sub-Facility joins the global SWOT Science Team, supporting the upcoming satellite mission with precise sea surface height data from Bass Strait using GNSS-equipped buoys and sensors.
Keywords: SWOT, IMOS, satellite altimetry, GNSS, Bass Strait, ocean monitoring, sea surface height
Waverider Buoys deployed by the New Zealand Defence Force are providing critical information about conditions in the remote Southern Ocean
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 23 August 2020
Wave climate data from the Southern Ocean near Campbell Island is now available via the AODN Portal, aiding NZDF efforts to improve marine safety, forecasting, and ship design in extreme sea conditions.
Keywords: Southern Ocean, wave data, NZDF, IMOS, AODN Portal, marine safety, ship design
