The IOOS Operational Waves Observation Plan A collaboration of USACE and NDBC

• 4 Subnets define the Backbone

• • Offshore
  • Outer-shelf
  • Inner-shelf
  • Coastal

• Consistent design, not ad-hoc

• • Operational: 24/7
  • Includes sensor test & evaluation

• Accuracy

• • Directional
  • First-5 Capabilities

• Support to RA

• • Data standards
  • Portal to NDBC Data Assembly Center
  • Infra-structure paradigm

• Serves widest range of wave data users