1. Observing the Ocean from the Rutgers University “COOL Room”

2. Observing Technologies
COOL Ocean
Observing Technologies
Satellites in
Space
Surface
Current
Radars
Underwater
Robotic
Gliders

3. What is Ocean Data Used For?
Ocean Weather
Models and
Forecasts
Is used
to create
Real-time
Ocean Data
That are
used by:
Coast Guard Rescurers
Fishermen
Emergency Planners
& Scientists

4. Using COOLroom data to assist Search & Rescue and Emergency Response

5. The Problem
When a ship is in distress, how do you figure out where to send rescuers?
When a hazardous spill occurs, how do you know were the spill will drift?

6. The CODAR Surface Current Network
A network of beach antennas along the entire Mid-Atlantic coast is able to measure ocean surface currents out to a range of 200km.
Receiver Antenna
Transmitter Antenna

7. The Future Using Real-time Ocean Data will: Save Time Save Money, and
Save Lives
Coast Guard
SAROPS Tool