Ocean Surface Currents from the HF RADAR Network

Surface Current Mapping

Interface to HFRADAR Derived Surface Currents

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Station status is monitored in near real-time.
There is an xml station status file that provides basic metadata for reporting stations.

Tiles are generated at scheduled intervals.
There is an xml tiles status file that provides metadatab about displayed tiles.

Disclaimer: This is a research project and may contain errors. Please contact with the providers of this data to ensure accurate values before making any critical judgements.

HF RADAR Management

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Advanced mapping application

Ocean current maps are a product of the Coastal Ocean Currents Monitoring Program (COCMP). The project is funded by California State Coastal Conservancy and the State Water board with resources from California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 and the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002. COCMP is managed by the California State Coastal Conservancy.

Site: TRES Interested in HFRADAR? Want to know how we're using the air waves to monitor the oceans? We've put together a booklet about these questions and more. The booklet is a scenic tour of California's coastline from an ocean scientist's perspective. We hope you'll take a look.
Inside, you'll read about the Cosco Busan oil spill and how surface currents were used to model the spill's trajectory. We'll demonstrate how and why monitoring platforms are staggared along the coast for optimal coverage. Finally, we'll review the many uses of surface current mapping, from fishing and wildlife preservation to beach contamination and other public health concerns.

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