Summary of SAR Breakout

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Summary of SAR Breakout
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Types Ocean Observationsand Weather Information

• Wave Height and Frequency
• Current Weather Synoptic Situation
• Atmospherics (Temp, Winds, Barometric Pressure,
  etc)
• Forecast Trends
• Watches and Warnings
• Tides Currents
• Water Temp, Clarity and O2 content

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Current Sources of Information

• News Outlets (TV Radio)
• Internet Links
• NOAA VHF transmissions
• XM Weather

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Most Desirable Information Not Currently
Available

• Real time near shore sea state expressed in 1 ft
  increments
• Real time near shore surface current
• Reliable early warning of approaching hazardous
  weather giving the boater at least 30 to 60
  minutes to prepare.
• Near real time visibility reports that give
  accurate indication of offshore sea fog
• Updated Bathymetry of the coastal shore line with
  focus on inlets, passes and barrier islands
• Real Time and forecast sea state and currents in
  our passes

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Wish List of New Tools/Products

• 1. Broad area near shore sea state observations
  perhaps from SHF radar with small buoys to give
  accurate waves and current information in or near
  our passes.
• 2. Increase emphasis on near term hazardous
  weather forecasting using advanced weather radar
  observations that will provide the near coastal
  boater at least 30 minutes of advanced warning.
• 3. User friendly dissemination using an internet
  page with a synoptic mapping tool that provides a
  one-stop-shop for pertinent observations and
  forecasts.

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