Ocean monitoring during Hurricane Isabel (Rutgers experts)
September 18, 2003
Whether Isabel affects New Jersey as a hurricane, tropical storm or just a passing shower, ocean conditions off shore will be monitored and posted on the Web at http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/ by the Institute of Marine and Coastal Science (IMCS) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
IMCS maintains two underwater nodes three and 4.5 miles off the coast of Tuckerton near Atlantic City. Called the Long-term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) system, the nodes continually record data on water temperatures, salinity, clarity, wave height, current speeds and more. During Hurricane Floyd in 1999, LEO provided scientists and unprecedented look at ocean conditions during a hurricane. Besides LEO data, IMCS also collects and posts satellite images, buoy tracking data and coastal ocean radar (CODAR) scans and much more.
The following IMCS scientists can provide information about ocean monitoring during hurricanes and other conditions:
ROSE PETRECCA is a senior marine scientist and director of marine operations at the Rutgers Marine Field Station in Tuckerton. She is familiar with all modes of ocean monitoring and is responsible for the equipment’s day-to-day operation. Contact Petrecca at (609) 296-5260, extension 238, or by e-mail, petrecca@imcs.rutgers.edu.
MICHAEL P. DELUCA is IMCS senior associate director. He can provide a broad view of IMCS ocean monitoring and its benefits to scientists and New Jersey residents. Contact DeLuca at (732) 932-6555, extension 512, or by e-mail, deluca@imcs.rutgers.edu.
J. FREDERICK GRASSLE is the director of IMCS. He can provide information on the IMCS mission, its history and research. Contact Grassle at (732) 932-6555, extension 509.
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