Enhanced Spatial Mapping Capabilities for the Kilo Nalu Observatory
Abstract
The Kilo Nalu Observatory, online since October, 2004, provides a window into the Hawaiian coastal environment. Baseline observations at Kilo Nalu include time series of currents, directional waves, temperature profiles and water chemistry at 10m and 20m depths. A high resolution spatial view of local environment is critical in establishing context for the time-series data. This spatial data is being provided via surveys using a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in conjunction with ROV-based observations. The long-term objectives for the work are to maintain operational AUV support for ONR funded research at Kilo Nalu focusing on nearshore hydrodynamics and sediment transport and to develop new applications using AUV based sampling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA514893
Entities
People
- Geno Pawlak
- Roy Wilkens
Organizations
- University of Hawaiʻi System