Old Bridge CODAR Station Agreement Renewed
The agreement with Middlesex County Parks for the operation of a High Frequency radar system at Old Bridge Waterfront Park was renewed for another three years. The radar has been…
Student Drifters Delivered to Rutgers
Mr. Jeff Frank returned to Rutgers this week to deliver four surface drifters that were constructed by students at the Career and Academic Development Institute of Philadelphia, PA. The drifters…
High Frequency Radar Becomes Part of Global Ocean Observing System
This year High Frequency Radar was accepted as one of the networks within the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). The network was accepted along with Ocean Gliders and Animal Borne…
Rutgers Marks 23rd Year of New Jersey Surface Current Measurements
This summer Rutgers will mark the 23rd year of measuring the surface currents off New Jersey. The measurements were started at three locations Sandy Hook, Loveladies and Wildwood. The surface…
The Vessel Traffic Service Needs a Major Radar Upgrade
Dr. Hugh Roarty’s article “The Vessel Traffic Service Needs a Major Radar Upgrade” was recently published in US Naval Proceedings. Proceedings is a monthly magazine published by the United States…
MARACOOS Supporting Maritime Commerce and Safety
Rutgers works closely with many different partners in the MARACOOS network to make ocean observation data continuous, accurate, and impactful to the maritime community. Many different universities and agencies work…
Rutgers Installs New HF Radar Station
Rutgers installed a MARACOOS sponsored 13 MHz High Frequency radar in Holgate, NJ this past spring. The property holder is Long Beach Township, a long partner in HF radar ocean…