Use of Coastal Ocean Dynamics Application Radar (CODAR) Technology in U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Planning
Abstract
This project looked at CODAR technology with the objective of providing accurate and reliable surface current data as a primary input into the SAR planning process. The two key products developed in this project include a Short Term Predictive System (STPS) for predicting surface currents based on historical CODAR current measurements, and an Interactive Web Site to facilitate access to CODAR current data and demonstrate applicability to SAR planning. Drift trajectories that can be obtained using these products were compared with actual trajectories of Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoys (SLDMB) to assess and evaluate the applicability of CODAR technology to Coast Ouard SAR planning relative to currently used environmental data sources. Comparison of SLDMB trajectory predictions with actual SLDMB trajectories has shown that CODAR currents and STPS-predicted currents are clearly superior to National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tidal current predictions for the purpose of predicting drift trajectories in near-coastal applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA418156
Entities
People
- Christopher Edwards
- David Morschauser
- David Ullman
- James O'donnell
- Todd Fake
Organizations
- United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center