Ocean Gliders – Onslow, Western Australia

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Ocean Gliders – Onslow, Western Australia

Onslow Ocean Gliders is an extension of the IMOS Ocean Gliders Facility with the aim of monitoring Australia’s Northwest shelf. This region is important to Australia’s Bluewater economy, with high activity of shipping, oil and gas, commercial fishing and tourism in the area. The regular deployment of Ocean Gliders provides high-resolution information on the ocean dynamics of this region. The Onslow Ocean Gliders sub-Facility is funded by the Western Australian government.

Onslow Ocean Gliders ceased operations in June 2022, however data is still available through the AODN Portal.

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Key data streams

Useful information

Essential Ocean Variables / Essential Climate Variables

This sub-Facility contributes to 9 Essential Ocean Variables and 8 Essential Climate Variables.

Contact

Prof. Charitha Pattiaratchi
E: chari.pattiaratchi(at)uwa.edu.au

Operating institution

The University of Western Australia

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Users of IMOS data are required to clearly acknowledge the source material by including the following statement:
Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). It is operated by a consortium of institutions as an unincorporated joint venture, with the University of Tasmania as Lead Agent.