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CO-OPS (Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services)
The Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) collects, analyzes, and distributes historical and real-time observations and predictions of water levels, coastal currents, and other meteorological and oceanographic data. CO-OPS is part of an integrated National Ocean Service (NOS) program supporting safe maritime navigation, more productive water-borne commerce, and the needs of the National Weather Service (NWS), coastal zone management, and engineering and surveying communities. For example, CO-OPS provides data and products required by the NWS to meet its flood- and tsunami-warning responsibilities.
The Center manages the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON) and the national network of Physical Oceanographic Real-Time Systems (PORTS®) in major U.S. harbors. It conducts its programs through university, industry, Federal, and State partnerships, as appropriate.
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