Low-cost wave buoy data starts to flow onto the AODN Portal
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 18 June 2021
IMOS is testing low-cost Spotter wave buoys at four sites to expand coastal observations. The data, now available via AODN, supports long-term monitoring with new QA/QC workflows and accessible netCDF files.
Keywords: IMOS, wave buoy, Spotter, low-cost, ocean data, AODN, QA/QC
IMOS and space: National research infrastructure supporting and delivering satellite-derived ocean observations
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 21 July 2021
This IMOS case study highlights how satellite remote sensing data supports space missions and research, aiding navigation, Pacific extreme event analysis, and Great Barrier Reef monitoring.
Keywords: IMOS, satellite data, remote sensing, ocean monitoring, navigation, Pacific events, Great Barrier Reef
A new tool to help predict bleaching risk for coral reefs around Australia
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 July 2021
New thermal stress forecast tools help predict coral bleaching risks. IMOS ocean data supports BOM seasonal SST forecasts, aiding reef managers in proactive responses to marine heatwaves.
Keywords: coral bleaching, thermal stress, IMOS, sea surface temperature, marine heatwaves, reef management, forecasts
