- The
University of Maine, and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography
(DFO), plans to re-deploy a Gulf of Maine Ocean Observing System
(GoMOOS) buoy. The proposed location is west south-west of
Yarmouth, 13 nm south of Lurcher Shoal.
- The
buoy is 2 m in diameter, with a mast that extends 3 m above the
surface. The hull and mast are yellow, with the lettering 'PRIV'
and other markings in black. The light is amber with flash
sequence Fl(5)20s.
- Depth:
100 m; Position: 43o37.50'N, 66o33.19'W;
Scope: 200 m.
- Mission: Measure wind speed/direction, visibility,
air/sea temperature, wave height, current speed/direction, and
salinity.
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Data and information are available on the GoMOOS
website:
Buoy to be maintained as permanent installation
Initial deployment: April 2003
Planned duty cycle: approximately 6 months
Proposed Buoy Location
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Typical Buoy Configuration
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