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# Dedication of New Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System

# Suite of PORTS® operational sensors will help keep economic activity flowing in the Port of Jacksonville.

NOS Assistant Administrator Holly Bamford speaking at the July 23 dedication of the newest Physical  Oceanographic Real-Time System, or PORTS®, in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Today, I join NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan,  Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services Director Rich  Edwing, leaders from the Jacksonville Marine Transportation Exchange, and other  local and state officials in Florida at the dedication of the newest Physical  Oceanographic Real-Time System, or PORTS®. The new Jacksonville PORTS®, second largest ever  established in the system, includes a broad suite of operational sensors with  water level, meteorological, visibility, salinity, air gap (under bridge  clearance), and tidal currents. 

The Jacksonville PORTS® is an excellent example  of coastal intelligence. The goal is to provide mariners with improved maritime  domain awareness given the dynamic conditions and changes in water levels and  currents of the St. Johns River. Jacksonville PORTS® will provide  mariners with better information about currents and water levels so they can  navigate more efficiently and safely. In 2013, the Port of Jacksonville handled  a total of 8.2 million tons of cargo and more than 630,000 vehicles. It now  ranks as the top vehicle export port in the United States.  This project was administered by NOS’s partner,  Jacksonville Marine Transportation Exchange, with station installation,  operation, and maintenance services provided by Woods Hole Group, Inc. NOS’s  Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services provided technical  guidance during the project and will provide ongoing quality control and  dissemination of the data. 
>   Holly A. Bamford, Ph.D.Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, National Ocean Service

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