Citation:
Citation Information:
Title:
PacIOOS Wave Buoy 273: King-Poloa, Tutuila, American Samoa
Date:
Date: June 15, 2024
Date Type:
creation
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Identifier:
Code:
cdip_273
Authority:
org.pacioos
Responsible Party:
Organization Name:
Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP)
Contact:
Contact Address:
Email:
www@cdip.ucsd.edu
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Linkage: http://cdip.ucsd.edu
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http
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information
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originator
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Responsible Party:
Individual Name:
Margaret A. McManus
Organization Name:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Contact:
Contact Address:
Email:
mamc@hawaii.edu
Online Resource:
Linkage: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/oceanography/faculty/mcmanus.html
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http
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Organization Name:
Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS)
Contact:
Contact Address:
Email:
info@pacioos.org
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Linkage: http://pacioos.org
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http
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Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP)
Contact:
Contact Address:
Email:
www@cdip.ucsd.edu
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Linkage: http://cdip.ucsd.edu
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http
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Suggested data citation: Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP), M.A. McManus, and Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS). 2024. PacIOOS Wave Buoy 273: King-Poloa, Tutuila, American Samoa. [Indicate temporal subset used.] Distributed by the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP). http://pacioos.org/metadata/cdip_273.html. Accessed [date].
Abstract:
Wave buoy 273 measures wave height, wave direction, wave period, water temperature, air temperature, and surface currents at Poloa, Tutuila, approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Legaotaema Point and Cape Taputapu offshore of Poloa Bay and Poloa Village Marine Protected Area at the western end of Tutuila Island in American Samoa. Wave data are transmitted every half hour. Surface currents data are transmitted every 10 minutes. Water and air temperature data are transmitted every 5 minutes. Moored in water 54 meters deep, this Datawell Directional Waverider DRW4 buoy is equipped with three accelerometers measuring north/south, east/west, and vertical displacements, allowing it to measure both wave direction and wave energy. This buoy also uses an acoustic current meter (ACM) to measure the speed and direction of ocean currents at approximately 1 meter below the surface. The water temperature sensor is located at the base of the 0.9 meter spherical buoy, approximately 45 cm or 18 inches below the ocean surface. A compact air temperature (CAT4) sensor is attached to the antenna at approximately 2 meters above the ocean surface. Wave buoys are useful tools for forecasting local waves and are used by recreational and professional ocean users alike. PacIOOS and partners collaborated with the family of the late Christopher J. King to name this wave buoy in honor of the contributions he bestowed upon the siting of this buoy, and more importantly, upon the people of American Samoa.
Purpose:
PacIOOS provides timely, reliable, and accurate ocean information to support a safe, clean, productive ocean and resilient coastal zone in the U.S. Pacific Islands region.
Credit:
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) is funded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a Regional Association within the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). PacIOOS is coordinated by the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). The King-Poloa wave buoy is owned and managed by PacIOOS. IOOS provided the initial funding to purchase this buoy. Other key partners include American Samoa's Department of Port Administration, the National Park of American Samoa, NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, and community fishermen. Data are managed and distributed by the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP).
Point of Contact:
Responsible Party:
Organization Name:
Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP)
Contact:
Contact Address:
Email:
www@cdip.ucsd.edu
Online Resource:
Linkage: http://cdip.ucsd.edu
Protocol:
http
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information
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Descriptive Keywords:
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Keyword: Earth Science Atmosphere Atmospheric Temperature Surface Temperature Air Temperature
Keyword: Earth Science Oceans Ocean Circulation Ocean Currents
Keyword: Earth Science Oceans Ocean Temperature Water Temperature
Keyword: Earth Science Oceans Ocean Waves Significant Wave Height
Keyword: Earth Science Oceans Ocean Waves Wave Period
Keyword: Earth Science Oceans Ocean Waves Wave Speed/Direction
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GCMD Science Keywords
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Keyword: In Situ Ocean-based Platforms Buoys
Keyword: In Situ Ocean-based Platforms Moorings
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GCMD Platform Keywords
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Keyword: In Situ/Laboratory Instruments Current/Wind Meters Current Meters
Keyword: In Situ/Laboratory Instruments Magnetic/Motion Sensors Accelerometers Accelerometers
Keyword: In Situ/Laboratory Instruments Profilers/Sounders Acoustic Sounders ACM Acoustic Current Meter
Keyword: In Situ/Laboratory Instruments Temperature/Humidity Sensors Temperature Sensors
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GCMD Instrument Keywords
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Keyword: Ocean Pacific Ocean South Pacific Ocean Polynesia American Samoa Poloa
Keyword: Ocean Pacific Ocean South Pacific Ocean Polynesia American Samoa Tutuila
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GCMD Location Keywords
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Keyword: PacIOOS Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
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Keyword: PacIOOS Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
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Title:
GCMD Data Center Keywords
Keywords:
Keyword Type:
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Keyword: air_temperature
Keyword: latitude
Keyword: longitude
Keyword: sea_surface_wave_from_direction
Keyword: sea_surface_wave_mean_period_from_variance_spectral_density_second_frequency_moment
Keyword: sea_surface_wave_period_at_variance_spectral_density_maximum
Keyword: sea_surface_wave_significant_height
Keyword: sea_water_speed
Keyword: sea_water_temperature
Keyword: sea_water_to_direction
Keyword: time
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Title:
CF Standard Name Table v39
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Citation Information:
Title:
Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS)
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Use Limitation:
The data may be used and redistributed for free but is not intended for legal use, since it may contain inaccuracies. Neither the data Contributor, University of Hawaii, PacIOOS, NOAA, State of Hawaii nor the United States Government, nor any of their employees or contractors, makes any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness, of this information.
Language:
eng
Topic Category:
oceans
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Bounding Coordinates:
Westbound Longitude: -170.8749°
Eastbound Longitude: -170.8749°
Southbound Latitude: -14.2965°
Northbound Latitude: -14.2965°
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Time Period:
Begin Position: June 15, 2024
End Position: now
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