NERRS Real-Time Data Capabilities

The reserve system, as part of its System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP, pronounced "swamp") is currently sending real-time water quality and weather data from 26 reserves through the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) operated by the National Environmental Satellite, Information, and Data Services (NESDIS) Division of NOAA.

NERRS real-time data will be used for many purposes, including scientific research, educating students and the public about what’s happening in their coastal areas, and helping coastal decision-makers manage their coastlines. These data will, for example:

• help habitat engineers design better restoration projects
• help managers understand storm surge and flood risks in coastal areas
• help the public understand how sea level rise will affect their coasts

Click here for access to the NERRS real-time data.

For more information, contact contact Whitley Saumweber at Whitley.Saumweber@noaa.gov.