CO-OPS Water level Observations Data

The National Ocean Service (NOS) maintains a long-term database containing a listing of active stations that are installed all over the United States and U.S. territories. Water Levels observations, coastal currents and other meteorological and oceanographic data are monitored from a network of over 200 permanent, continuously operating stations and from numerous stations operated for short-term and long-term projects. Stations are configured for a variety of observation periods, depending upon the location. For some stations, records date back to the late 1800s. Observed water level, ancillary and meteorological values are disseminated primarily at six minute increments. In addition, some stations provide real-time data for planning and emergency situations. The observed values are processed, stored and distributed over a wide variety of applications. The products are distributed on either hard copy, floppy disk, CD, or over the web and include the following: Active Station Lists , Tide Observation , Wind data , Air Temperature data , Water Temperature data , Barometric Pressure data , Conductivity data , Humidity data , Air Gap data , Currents data , Other Meteorological and or ancillary data.

The Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) installs, maintains active stations that collect real-time observations, coastal currents and other meteorological and oceanographic data. More information can be obtained at http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/about.html

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The Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) and its predecessors have gathered oceanographic data along our nation's coasts for over 200 years to protect life, property, and the environment. Serving both the public and other government agencies, CO-OPS is the authoritative source for accurate, reliable, and timely water-level and current measurements that support safe and efficient maritime commerce, sound coastal management, and recreation. The combined efforts, knowledge, and experience of CO-OPS's technicians, scientists, and engineers working to carry out a central mission has led to the development of a reliable center of expertise for coastal physical oceanography. CO-OPS collects, analyzes, and communicates oceanographic information, a mission that is as relevant today as it was 200 years ago.Over 95 percent of U.S. international trade moves through U.S. ports and harbors. CO-OPS's products contribute to the nation's economic competitiveness, while reducing risks to life, property, and the coastal environment. For example, the Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) helps mariners by integrating real-time environmental observations and forecasts. Similarly, CO-OPS Tide and Tidal Current Tables are used daily to plan voyages, while CO-OPS provides the reference for dredging and charting projects.

Preliminary data have not been subjected to the National Ocean Service's quality control or quality assurance procedures and do not meet the criteria and standards of official National Ocean Service data. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution., NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.

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Preliminary Data. Preliminary data have not been subjected to the National Ocean Service's quality control or quality assurance procedures and do not meet the criteria and standards of official National Ocean Service data. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution.

Raw data have not been subjected to the National Ocean Service's quality control or quality assurance procedures and do not meet the criteria and standards of official National Ocean Service data. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution.

Raw data have not been subjected to the National Ocean Service's quality control or quality assurance procedures and do not meet the criteria and standards of official National Ocean Service data. They are released for limited public use as preliminary data to be used only with appropriate caution.