The states of Washington, Oregon, and northern California have approximately fourteen data collection stations. NDBC also deploys drifting buoys. The real-time data is often incorporated into other observing system networks on a regional or local basis. The states of Washington, Oregon, and the northern portion of California have approximately nine moored buoys and seven C-MAN stations. Approximately 29 sites currently collect data for this program, with eight stations providing near real-time information online.
Historical data is available for all of the data collection sites.
Corson Research Physical Scientist Commander and Director U. S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station 3909 Halls Ferry Rd.