The AOML Drifter Operations Center manages the deployment of drifting buoys around the world. Using research ships, Volunteer Observation Ships (VOS) and aircraft, Lagrangian drifters are placed in areas of interest. Once verified operational, they are reported to AOML's Drifter Data Assembly Center. Incoming data from the drifters are then placed on the Global Telecommunications System (GTS) for distribution to meteorological services everywhere.

Visit the links at left for more information about world wide drifter deployments, including the Drifter Operation Center deployment log

Download metadata csv files:

• Deployment log csv file
• Drifter Specifications csv file
• Drogue Specifications csv file
• Barometer Metadata csv file

For examples of message formats, visit the following links:

• Recommended Argos message format
• SVP-Barometer drifter message format
• Sensor Sampling and an example Argos message format
• Global Drifter Program Barometer Drifter Design Manual [PDF]

The Drifter Operations Center is managed by Shaun Dolk