Nutrient Sensors Added to Buoys

Two PacIOOS water quality buoys have been upgraded to include nutrient sensors.  These new nutrient sensors, located at Kilo Nalu and near the Ala Wai outflow, will provide early warning of storm runoff or other poor water quality events in the popular beach areas near Waikiki. In partnership with NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL), the water quality buoys also measure carbon dioxide, temperature, salinity, chlorophyll, oxygen, and turbidity.  View real-time data from the Ala Wai Buoy and the Kilo Nalu Buoy.  Locations and archive data are available through the PacIOOS Map Viewer.

New Sensors at Kalaeloa Harbor

In an effort to provide the most accurate real-time and forecasted conditions within and approaching Kalaeloa Harbor (Barber's Point, O'ahu) we have deployed one Waverider buoy outside the harbor entrance, a current meter in the approach channel, and water level sensors within the harbor.  We are working with the Harbormaster to finalize the data transmission through their network to allow for real-time web display in the coming weeks.

Flood Prediction Available for Honolulu Harbor

Flood predictions are now available for low-lying areas surrounding Honolulu Harbor. This new tool combines predictions of tides, eddies and waves, among other information, to predict when there is potential for an inundation event.  This prediction product adds to the hazards preparedness tools for this historically vulnerable area. 

New Visualizations of Ocean Forecasts Available

New animations are now available for waves, tides, and surface currents. Five-day forecasts are created each day for the Hawaiian Island region.  Users can choose an Island or a Regional view to see forecasts of ocean conditions. Geographic boundaries and time ranges are the same for each model display.

Beach Safety Product

The Hawai'i Beach Safety site provides Hawai'i beach users with timely and accurate information for choosing a beach destination on Kaua'i, O'ahu, Maui, and Hawai'i Island. This product, hosted by PacIOOS, was established through cooperation between Hawai'i Lifeguard Association, City and County of Honolulu, County of Maui, Hawai'i Department of Health, Hawai'i Tourism Authority, and the University of Hawai'i School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.

Ocean Observing Initiative Cyberinfrastructure Program and IOOS Intersection Project Meeting

In an effort to coordinate ocean observing efforts, the Ocean Observatories Initiative Cyberinfrastruture Program (OOI CI) is hosting a meeting for the OOI CI and IOOS Intersection Project.  OOI CI and IOOS personnel will discuss the modeling endeavors of each group.  Jim Potemra, Data Management lead, and Brian Powell, Modeling component lead, will be attending this meeting in Monterey, California in January 2011.  

PacIOOS is the Pacific Islands regional component of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).  Our mission is to provide timely, reliable, and accurate information on the open and coastal ocean waters of the Pacific Islands to ensure a healthy, clean, productive ocean and resilient coastal zone.  For more information on PacIOOS or to become a partner please visit www.pacioos.org or contact the PacIOOS Director, Chris Ostrander, at chriso@hawaii.edu.