Observed arrival · 2026-11-13
BuoyFM: an isometric instrument for ocean telemetry
An interactive visualization turns NOAA buoy readings into a five-hour stack of ocean conditions, with an ambient soundscape.
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- People exploring live ocean and buoy conditions
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- Each 8×8 sensor matrix encodes four readings; five hourly planes run from now to four hours earlier.
Field notes
The visual key maps bubble size to wave height, ripple direction to wave and wind direction, pulse speed to wave period, and color to water temperature. Users can tap an hourly plane to view it alone or compare snapshots. The page says buoy sensors send readings by satellite every 10–60 minutes and identifies Elizabeth Rubel as the builder.
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