a_kraker99 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This might have been posted already but it they launched a new weather buoy last night and its spitting out info now. http://bit.ly/hollandbuoyIt is supposed to do wave height too but it must not be calibrated or something.The thing I thought was cool was the different temps at different water depths. Should be good for seeing a thermocline right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks for adding this Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTRAMP Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Awesome data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_kraker99 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Looks like they are still messing around with it. The water depths just all reset to 0. Anyone know what kind of temperature drop you typically see in a thermocline? 10 degrees, 20 degrees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriversinco Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Usually somewhere around 15 degrees but the buoy is pretty shallow so I'm not sure what kind of thermocline it'll show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_kraker99 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 The probes go down to around 60 feet. Isn't the thermocline right around 40 or 50 most of the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everhamme Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 This might have been posted already but it they launched a new weather buoy last night and its spitting out info now. http://bit.ly/hollandbuoyIt is supposed to do wave height too but it must not be calibrated or something.The thing I thought was cool was the different temps at different water depths. Should be good for seeing a thermocline right?Hey guys.. glad to see so many people talking about the buoy. I am the lead engineer responsible for the buoy. When I get a little more time i'll post more details about the buoy. But check out more details at the links below. Also check out www.limno.com/buoy as i've posted alot of resources here on our buoy in St. Joe and Holland. We are having some problems with the wave sensor and air temp. I should have those fixed this weekend! I'm glad you guys like the temperature data... as a salmon fishermen myself I made sure we got all those temp sensors working down as far as we could affort (60 ft). If someone pitches in another $250 i'll add another sensor down at 65 ft! Please don't hesitate to email me direclty at everhamme at limno.com with questions or comments about the buoy. I would also appreciate an ocassional email saying that you used the data (since most people only email when something goes wrong).2. Holland Sentinel Article (front page) http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x236225281/5-things-to-know-about-Holland-s-new-weather-buoy 3. WOODTV8 Coverage http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/ottawa_county/weather-buoy-set-for-lake-michigan 4. WZZM Coverage http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/218574/2/Holland-launches-buoy-to-improve-forecasting 5. WHTC Coverage http://whtc.com/news/articles/2012/jul/17/new-weather-buoy-launched-on-lakeshore/ Thanks,Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_kraker99 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks for posting on here Ed. I will definately make use of the wave height sensor once it is up and running since I get motion sickness! How deep is the water where you put the buoy? It looks like it says you already have one at around 62 feet right? Would 65 feet be right at the bottom then?Also, I am sure you already have divers you work with, but if you ever need an extra diver to do some work on the buoy or anything let me know. My brothers and I are all certified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobber Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks ed for your hard work on this project the down temp info is great! I see today its already getting colder inside again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killin' It Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 What FOW is the bouy in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLubbs Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Awesome, we needed a bouy in Holland. Thanks for your work Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Line Dancin Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 really cool with the temp sensors to depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everhamme Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 What FOW is the bouy in?The buoy is in 80 feet of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killin' It Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks for the reply on the depth. I went looking for it Sunday and went to far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarf Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Just and update. Wave height is now working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltman Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've got it on a NOAA BOUY app on the Iphone.. it's great... it told me don't go near the water on Saturday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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