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-Not a good day to deploy or recover a glider -VAS (Victory at Sea) condtions. Out of control waves and winds would lead to unsafe working conditions
-ground swell -very defined with a regular, predictable period. -These conditions would be ideal to retrieve a glider
This is a map of the NW region of Spain. Located in the region of Galicia, La Coruna is a sea port that could be an ideal landing zone for a glider recovery. The port has relatively deep water that is also close to shore. This would facilitate retrieving the glider due to it's proximity to the coast and it is a protected area from the wind and many swell directions.
(within Halifax Harbor) When wave conditions have a very short period and the swell is large, there is too much motion on the boat to safely pick up a glider
Chalenges in picking up the glider -Ideally a nice and calm sea -Low winds and swell heights with long wave periods -Any time the swell period is over 8 to 10 seconds the conditions are favorable for glider recovery. The average swell period during the spring is 9 seconds -Dominant winds during the spring are from the SW -Halifax Harbor and Cow Bay are relatively protected from he winds by topographic features -Minimal winds are ideal to reduce the boat pitching. Low winds will reduce spray from waves which could lead to icy conditions on the boat -Minimal swell hieght is ideal for crew, boat and glider safety. If the swell heights are too large then the boat could be dangerously rocking in all directions. Swell heights under 4-5 feet are ideal for glider recovery Mission: InternationalRU-COOL sends a glider to Nova Scotia
Monthly Overview of average swell information for Cow Bay (within Halifax Harbor)
Current Wave Conditions for Cow Bay (As of 4/22/08)
Next Trip: Going to Spain!
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