New Zealand, with its extensive coastline and rich maritime culture, is a nation deeply connected to the water. With this heavy maritime activity comes the ever-present need for reliable search and rescue (SAR) capabilities to keep people safe, whether on, in, or under the water. Calypso Science and Oceanum have entered into a formal agreement with the New Zealand Police to enhance SAR operations by providing detailed tidal and current data, enabling more precise and timely responses to maritime incidents. The animation above demonstrates the critical difference between using a global model at 8 km resolution, a OTIS model at 400 m resolution and our high-resolution model at 100 m for search and rescue. Additionally, as shown in the image below near Cape Terawhiti, eddies can form near the coast during periods of strong tidal flow. This phenomenon is not well captured in global models, which could result in a search being directed in the wrong area, with potentially disastrous consequences.
Accurate, high-resolution ocean data can make the difference between life and death in emergencies, highlighting the importance of tailored, precise information for maritime safety. Comments are closed.
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