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The WOTF brought together researchers from Federal agencies and academia, as well as industry representatives, with the goal of identifying critical observational gaps and emerging water monitoring and sensing technologies. The focus was on imagery-based observing platforms and mobile monitoring systems to measure water parameters. The poster presentations given covered: 1) the “USGS CoastCam Network,” highlighting the use of stationary cameras to quantitatively measure water levels for validating the USGS Total Water Level & Coastal Change (TWL&CC) forecasts, and 2) “Measuring Storm Waves and Water Levels with a Geolux Oceanographic Radar,” showcasing the deployments of a new non-contact radar instrument during Hurricanes Ian and Idalia, which allowed for difficult and valuable measurements of waves and water levels in the surfzone during storm events. The meeting was an excellent opportunity to network with research partners and industry representatives to discuss water observing capabilities for a range of environments, and take the opportunity to tour the new and impressive USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF 2.0).

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