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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OEA Technologies Incorporated is expanding its marine consultancy and remote sensing divisions into the Caribbean islands of St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. In 2010, OEA initiated its Caribbean activities with CODAR SeaSonde representation in the neighbouring island of Barbados. “From an environmental monitoring perspective”, says Dr. Brian Whitehouse, OEA’s president, “neighbouring Caribbean states face common problems and therefore have several common objectives. In addition to country-wide environmental monitoring networks, there are cost-benefits to establishing regional...


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The University of Victoria’s VENUS coastal ocean observatory http://www.venus.uvic.ca is expanding its ocean observing network with technology provided by OEA Technologies Incorporated, Halifax. Once installed, the CODAR HF radar system 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 area is also heavily used for commercial shipping and regular operational products will be generated...


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OEA Technologies Incorporated is expanding its Codar SeaSonde division into the Caribbean island of Barbados. "With our HF radar operations now well established in Canada, we are expanding Codar into another challenging and exciting maritime environment" stated Dr. Brian Whitehouse, president, OEA Technologies Inc. Barbados is surrounded by the sea and its extensive tourism industry depends upon the country's magnificent beaches. Environmental protection, coastal zone management, marine meteorology, shipping and maritime security operations are integral components of the economy. Bridgetown,...


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OEA Technologies Incorporated has been awarded a one-year software and data management service contract by the Canadian Forces Meteorology and Oceanography Centre, Halifax. The contract focuses on software and data pertaining to CODAR SeaSonde HF radars established in Southwest Nova Scotia by the Joint (Canadian Coast Guard/Canadian Forces) Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Halifax. CODAR SeaSondes provide synoptic surface current information to JRCC Halifax and its partnering agencies. The JRCC SeaSonde units are a component of a regional network of CODAR SeaSondes that operate in eastern Canada...


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