Posts for tag "waves"
Wave-Powered Buoy Deployed in Puget Sound
While the development of solar-powered monitoring systems has improved access to real-time environmental data, solar power is still limited by low light conditions, such as poor weather, nighttime, or high-latitude environments. To supplement these incumbent power solutions...
- Posted June 23, 2025
Wave Sensors Integration with NexSens Buoys: A Cutting-Edge Solution for Wave Measurement
Real-time wave data supports accurate weather prediction, safe and efficient maritime operations, and provides valuable safety and operating condition information for recreation and commercial fishing. Understanding wave dynamics also helps with the design of protective coastal structures...
- Posted May 12, 2025
Harnessing the Gulf Stream for Renewable Energy
The Gulf Coast stream could be a source of renewable energy. Recent buoys deployments look in that direction.
- Posted March 18, 2021
Monitoring for Runup Signals to Reduce Sneaker Wave Risk
New research into runup signals and storm forerunners may yield an early warning system for dangerous sneaker waves.
- Posted August 23, 2019
“WireWall” Measuring Flood Risk in Real Time
Recent trials of a new real-time flood measurement system for sea walls have proven successful.
- Posted July 29, 2019
Great Lakes Meteotsunami Experts Hone in on Big Wave Forecasts
Meteotsunamis are big waves that have been historically mislabeled and poorly forecasted in the Great Lakes. Experts are learning more and predictive tools are in sight.
- Posted July 2, 2018
