Partnership for Chesapeake Bay Network02/09/2009 |
| AXYS Technologies has received a four-year, USD2.5 million contract from National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the ongoing supply of data buoys and associated components. Deliverables from this contract will help expand NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System, led by Doug Wilson of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office. |
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This interactive buoy network uses AXYS' 1.7 metre diameter WatchKeeperTM buoys and associated sensors from suppliers such as RM Young, Wetlabs, AXYS, and Nortek, to monitor oceanographic and meteorological conditions in Chesapeake Bay. Local users of the Chesapeake, such as mariners and kayakers, can call the buoys via cell phone to get real-time data which aid them in making appropriate boating decisions. Schoolchildren can view data from these buoys in their classroom to gain a better understanding of their local marine environment.
The first task order has been received by AXYS. Delivery of the first system is expected in October 2009, while a second task order is imminent.
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