Instruments and
operation
The array consists of NOAA TAO moorings in the
eastern and central Pacific and Japanese TRITON
moorings in the western Pacific. TAO/TRITON moorings
measure surface meteorological parameters, upper ocean
temperatures and, at some locations, ocean currents.
NOAA's new research ship, the KA'IMIMOANA, is dedicated
to servicing TAO moorings, with an annual operating
schedule of 250 days at sea. Significant shiptime is
contributed by Japan to maintain TRITON moorings in the
western Pacific.
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An overview of the TAO project, showing
the operational component and real-time data
dissemination. |
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