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The Carolinas Coastal Ocean Observing and Prediction System ( Caro-COOPS )

The Carolinas Coastal Ocean Observing and Prediction System ( Caro-COOPS ). A partnership among the University of South Carolina, North Carolina State University, & the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Funded by the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration.

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The Carolinas Coastal Ocean Observing and Prediction System ( Caro-COOPS )

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  1. The Carolinas Coastal Ocean Observing and Prediction System (Caro-COOPS) A partnership among the University of South Carolina, North Carolina State University, & the University of North Carolina-Wilmington Funded by the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

  2. What is Caro-COOPS? A system of coordinated coastal observations for user-driven research: • An extensive array of instrumented moorings/stations • A comprehensive data management system • An advanced suite of integrated models

  3. Primarymeasurements Instrumented moorings (10) Current velocity & direction, wave height/direction, temperature, salinity, pressure, chlorophyll • Water level/meteorological stations (5) • Supplement NOAA NWLON, NDBC, & C-MAN stations • * 3 cross-isobath “picket fences” • WLS, 10, 30, & 100+ m

  4. Basic principles guiding the design of Caro-COOPS • Integrated architecture (spans the atmosphere, ocean, & land) • Flexible system for broad user base • Integration with other regional & national observing systems • Open access to long-term & real-time data • User-driven products

  5. A comprehensive data management system… www.carocoops.org

  6. A comprehensive data management system…

  7. Integrated models… Central Caro-COOPS Goal: To establish reliable forecasting tools for regional coastal ocean processes Initial Demonstration: Real-time forecasts and analyses of storm surge and flooding before & after coastal storms NOAA Photo Library

  8. Hugo Storm Surge Model Simulation NCSU Coastal and Estuarine Modeling and Environmental Prediction System (CEMEPS) This screenshot shows flooding elevations overlaying orthographic images of the Charleston peninsula from the 4th to 8th hours after Hugo has struck land.

  9. Partnerships: NOAA CSC USC NCSU UNC at Wilmington SCDNR National Water Level Observation Network National Data Buoy Center With developing partnerships involving: North Inlet-Winyah Bay NERR ACE Basin NERR Mote Marine Laboratory

  10. Future Products • Improved forecasts of natural hazards • Alerts for anomalous conditions e.g. T/S extremes, hypoxia, HABs • New information relevant to fisheries e.g. essential fish habitat conditions, dispersal of eggs & larvae • New information on ocean/coastal conditions • Testbeds for new technologies related to port operations and homeland security

  11. Contact info • www.caro-coops.org • Madilyn Fletcher, Director • fletcher@sc.edu • (803) 777-5288 • Braxton Davis • bdavis@caro-coops.org • (803) 777-5538 • Subscribe to our e-mail list for Caro-COOPS news and updates

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