National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes
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Chapel Point
Additional Information
Wave buoy location | 53° 14'.69N 000° 26'.82E |
WMO code | 6201050 |
Approximate water depth | 13 m |
Approximate spring tidal range | 6 m |
Storm alert threshold | 2.74 m |
Meteorological station location | 53° 13'.85N 000° 20'.18E |
Wave parameters are recorded using a Datawell Directional WaveRider Mk III buoy. The buoy was deployed on 04 September 2012, at which time the magnetic declination at the site was 1.29° West, changing by 0.17° East per year.
Meteorological parameters are recorded using a Gill Windsonic, CS106 Barometer and CS107 Thermistor. The meteorological station was deployed on 29 July 2013.
03/06/2023 | The buoy was swapped to iridium due to significant HF telemetry outages. |
24/05/2023 | Scheduled service |
13/04/2023 | The met station has been swapped to a Vaisala WXT536. Some software issues have been identified and a solution is being worked on. |
20/03/2023 | The met station data is delayed due to ongoing software testing, this will be rectified asap. |
27/01/2023 | The buoy has been switched to Iridium transmission due to deteriorating HF signal. |
12/12/2022 | An issue with the anemometer has interrupted the met data transmission. An investigation is underway. |
31/08/2022 | Scheduled service of the met station. |
24/08/2022 | Scheduled service |
04/02/2022 | Scheduled service of the met station. |
13/01/2022 | Scheduled service |
29/05/2021 | Scheduled service |
23/11/2020 | Scheduled service |
18/03/2020 | Scheduled service |
15/08/2019 | Shore station visited to fix fault with BT line and install new computer. |
13/08/2019 | Scheduled service |
20/01/2019 | Scheduled service |
27/11/2018 | Shore station visited to enable HF data communications. |
08/07/2018 | Scheduled service |