The VENUS ocean observatory in British Columbia is finalizing field site selections for its forthcoming CODAR SeaSonde HF radar network. “It is a matter of optimizing antenna locations to get the best surface current data” said Dr. Brian Whitehouse, president of OEA Technologies Incorporated. Once installed, the CODAR HF radar network will monitor surface currents in coastal areas of the Strait of Georgia. “Researchers will use the surface maps of currents to monitor both tides and the fate of the Fraser River plume”, says Dr. Richard Dewey, the VENUS associate director, research. “The...


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Pro-Oceanus Systems Inc. (PSI) and OEA Technologies Inc. have formed a partnership to co-operatively address climate change and coral health issues in coastal zones of the Caribbean Sea. Pro-Oceanus’ in situ gas sensors measure the concentration of dissolved carbon dioxide, a key parameter in research programs pertaining to climate change and the effects of pH on the health of coral reefs. When these environmental parameters are monitored in combination with sea surface temperature ( SST ), which OEA addresses with ocean observing satellite sensors, research and coastal monitoring agencies gain...


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