Author Archives: Holly Kent
Conceptual Buildout Plan for an Arctic Ocean Observing System for the U.S./Alaska Arctic
AOOS is developing a conceptual build out plan for an Arctic Ocean Observing System for the Alaska Arctic. Please let us know what you think.
Conceptual Buildout Plan: Arctic Ocean Observing System
AOOS is developing a conceptual build out plan for an Arctic Ocean Observing System for the Alaska Arctic. Please let us know what you think.
Cook Inlet buoy rescued by Homer area residents and boating community
Earlier this month, the AOOS Lower Cook Inlet Buoy broke free from its tether for the third time since it was first deployed in the spring of 2011. Read more about how the boater community of Homer jumped into action and achieved remarkable success retrieving the buoy.
Coming up at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium
Check out this year’s AMSS agenda, as well as a variety of workshops on topics ranging from Arctic observing to ocean acidification.
New Position Available at AOOS
AOOS is hiring a new Coordinator for Operations Development. Read more about this full time role to help expand AOOS capacity.
Use AOOS to Track Fall Storms
This week, Alaska is being hit with several winter-strength storms. Use the AOOS Real-time sensor map and Model Explorer to better understand what’s going on outside your door – both now and tomorrow.
Exploring Currents in the Chukchi Sea
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is producing daily graphics and animations showing the tracks of their oceanographic Arctic drifters. Check out this exciting project!
Spatial Tools for Arctic Mapping and Planning (STAMP)
AOOS and partners have received funding from NOAA to develop data visualization tools for Alaska’s Arctic. The collection and synthesis of spatial data into a suite of visualization tools is a critical step for long-term collaborative planning in Alaska for a wide range of coastal uses. This project is called STAMP.
Connect with AOOS on Facebook!
AOOS just launched its Facebook page. Check the new site and get the latest on Alaska’s coasts and oceans.
Help AOOS update and expand Research Assets Map
Visit the Arctic Research Assets Map to find details on instruments and monitoring in Arctic waters. Have instruments to add for 2012? Let us know!