Global Drifter 1250

On September 18, 2005 the Data Buoy Cooperation Panel (DBCP) deployed Global Drifter 1250 near Halifax Harbour from the vessel, Tall Ship Silva. A special ceremony and celebration was held in association with JCOMM-II to commemorate this historic event. With this deployment, the global drifting buoy array achieved its design goal of 1250 buoys in sustained service, and thus completed the first component of the initial Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). It has taken 10 years to reach this milestone since the international community began implementation of GOOS in 1995.

 

The following map displays the real-time trajectory of this historic buoy (WMO# 44903). The image is updated every 3 hours. Click for larger image.

NOTE: This is raw data and therefore has not yet been quality controlled.

NOTE:  This image contains data from the first four days following the launch.