On February 5, 2016, AOML was a proud participant in the annual ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ tradition. This year’s theme focused on the global ocean observing system, a network of ocean buoys and drifters to which AOML contributes to, that collects vital data on the world’s oceans. After an overview of the program by AOML oceanographer Dr. Rick Lumpkin, students had the opportunity to inspect and learn about AOML’s array of ocean-going instruments. With these drifter designs in mind, students then got to build and test their own! Thanks to all the AOML staff and young scientists who joined us this year!
Photo credit: NOAA
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- Students watch as their ocean drifters are tested for buoyancy and ability to hold a payload. Image credit: NOAA
- Students work together to construct their own ocean drifters. Image credit: NOAA
- Students inspect AOML’s array of ocean instruments. Image credit: NOAA
- AOML oceanographer Rick Lumpkin gives a lesson on the global ocean observing network. Image credit: NOAA
- Students work together to construct their own ocean drifters. Image credit: NOAA
- Students watch as their ocean drifters are tested for buoyancy and ability to hold a payload. Image credit: NOAA
- Participants in AOML’s 2016 Bring Your Child to Work Day. Image credit: NOAA
- Students participate in a water density demonstration. Image credit: NOAA
- Students work together to construct their own ocean drifters. Image credit: NOAA