ORCA Project Overview
Current conditions:
16-May-2012
Deep Oxygen Concentrations:
Twanoh: near-hypoxic.
Carr Inlet: moderate.
16-May-2012
Deep Oxygen Concentrations:
Twanoh: near-hypoxic.
Carr Inlet: moderate.
Weather
Hoodsport: 126.3F, 7mph
Dabob Bay: 47.8F, 5mph
CarrInlet: 48.0F, 9mph
The Oceanic Remote Chemical Analyzer (ORCA) is an autonomous moored profiling system providing real-time data streams
of water and atmospheric conditions. It consists of a profiling underwater
sensor package with a variety of chemical and optical sensors, and a surface mounted weather station, solar power
system, winch, and custom computer and software package equipped with WIFI/cellular communication.
ORCA BLOG!
Since its deployment in 2000, the ORCA system has provided a near-continual stream of high-resolution water quality data from locations in the Puget Sound, Washington State. There are currently 6 mooring systems deployed, spread throughout Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
