HR: 1340h
AN: OS43B-0572    [Abstracts]
TI: Bodega Ocean Observing Node (BOON).
AU: * Largier, J L
EM: jllargier@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: Chow, V I
EM: vichow@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: Williams, S L
EM: slwilliams@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: Botsford, L W
EM: lwbotsford@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: Morgan, S G
EM: sgmorgan@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: Nyden, B
EM: bnyden@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: Tustin, J A
EM: jatustin@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: McAfee, S
EM: smcafee@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AU: Shideler, D
EM: dashideler@ucdavis.edu
AF: Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Davis P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 United States
AB: The Bodega Ocean Observing Node (BOON) is comprised of radar mapping of surface currents, a moored current profiler, and shoreline oceanographic and meteorological observations. Ongoing shoreline data on temperature and salinity date back to 1955, with continuous records of sealevel, wind, meteorology, and chlorophyll fluorescence starting more recently. Radar observations started in 2001 with deployment of two CODAR antennae. Together with a third CODAR unit deployed in 2002, these provide coverage from Pt Reyes north to the CODE line. Real-time ADCP data from the mooring started in late 2004. Plans include nearshore wave data, CTD/fluorescence data from the mooring, and deployment of a nutrient sensor at the shoreline. This coastal ocean observing node is part of the state-funded COCMP-NC program and the CeNCOOS regional association for central and northern California. Ancillary regional data are available on offshore winds (NDBC buoys), offshore waves (CDIP buoy), river flow, and satellite observations. The value of this suite of measurements is built on (1) detailed understanding of circulation, derived from WEST, CODE, and other prior studies of this region, including mesoscale atmosphere and ocean modeling, (2) active integration of circulation patterns in ongoing studies of planktonic and benthic ecology, and (3) direct interaction with local, state and federal agencies with interest in this region. To-date, the ongoing data series have shown potential for improved understanding and monitoring of fishery populations such as salmon and crab, as well as water quality concerns including oil spills and toxic pollutants. Through an active involvement in local studies and environmental management issues, BOON seeks to develop alternatives to supply-side thinking in the design of coastal ocean observing systems. BOON is based at the Bodega Marine Laboratory and thus provides invaluable support for academic study of more fundamental questions, such as carbon budgets in coastal upwelling systems and the importance of the spatial structure of coastal pelagic habitat.
UR: http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu/envdata/
DE: 4271 Physical and chemical properties of seawater
DE: 4279 Upwelling and convergences
DE: 4512 Currents
DE: 4516 Eastern boundary currents
DE: 4594 Instruments and techniques
SC: Ocean Sciences [OS]
MN: 2004 AGU Fall Meeting