NVS Explorer 4.2

The Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS) Visualization System (NVS) serves as a valuable resource for accessing data related to the Pacific Northwest marine environment, spanning from California to British Columbia. As a regional affiliate of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing Systems (IOOS) program, NANOOS operates under the financial support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), offering a reliable service to users interested in oceanographic data.

NVS aggregates information from a diverse range of contributors, including federal, tribal, state, academic, industry, and non-profit organizations. This collaboration facilitates the operation of various observing assets such as buoys, shore stations, and coastal land-based stations, allowing for a composite view that enhances understanding of ocean conditions.

Users can explore a detailed map showcasing all NANOOS observing assets, access the latest available data, and analyze trends over the past week through customizable plotting options. Additionally, users have the capability to save these plots directly to their mobile devices or share them via email or SMS.

Notable features include:

• Access to the most recent data from all NANOOS observing assets
• Visualization of data trends through 24-hour, 7-day, and 30-day plots
• Sharing capabilities via email or SMS
• A searchable list view of observing assets
• The ability to save favorite assets for quick access
• Data display options in either scientific or common units
• Specific plots tailored for tuna fishers