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| Current Status |
| NODC or DNA |
No agency is officially assigned. Marine Research Section, GISTDA is currently
working as a contact point.
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| Summary |
The process of setting up NODC or DNA is not an easy task and will take time.
In the mean time, GISTDA can effectively play NODC or DNA's roles , provided that :
- These roles are agreed and approved by GISTDA's board.
- Limitations of personnals and funding are overcome.
- Technical support is provided.
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| Southeast Asia START Regional Centre (SEA START RC) |
| Descriptions |
Southeast Asia START Regional Centre (SEA START RC) is an organization under Chulalongkorn University
acting as non-government regional organization. START,
the Global Change SysTem
for Analysis, Research and Training,
is a global network to encourage multidisciplinary research on the interactions of human and environment
affecting and being affected by global changes.
START is establishing regional network including
Pan-Africa,
Southeast Asia,
South Asia,
Temperate East Asia,
Mediterranean,
and Oceania. Geographically SEA START RC represents China Taipei, Vietnam, Lao, Thailand,
Cambodia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Australia.
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| Office Address |
SEA START RC
5th Floor, SWU 5 Building
Srinakharinwirot Pathumwan Demonstration School
Henry Dunant Rd., Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Tel. (66 2) 218-9463 to 7
Fax. (66 2) 251-9416 |
| Contact Person |
Dr. Anond Snidvongs
SEA START RC Web Master |
| Web Page |
http://www.start.or.th/westpac |
| Data Service |
As of December 2542
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| Oceanographic Division, Hydrographical Department,
Royal Thai Navy |
| Descriptions |
Hydrograpic Department is one of the agencies playing the leading role to collect
and contribute oceanographic data to other marine communities both in Thailand
and abroad. |
| Office Address |
222 Old Railway Road, Bangna, Bangkok 10260
Tel. 66-2475-4751 |
| Web Page |
www.navy.mi.th |
| Data Distribution |
Processed data only.
Upon request. |
| Ship Measurements |
| Ship Measurements in the past |
After WWII - 1982 : 39 surveys in Gulf of Thailand and 1 in Andaman Sea
After 1982 ( with 2 new vessels) : 41 surveys in Gulf of Thailand and 5 in Andaman Sea |
| Routine Measurements |
1 survey in Gulf of Thailand (90 days) and 1 survey in Andaman Sea (120 days) per year
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| Data Collected |
Temperature, salinity, conductivity, DO, pH, sediment data, current, meteorological data
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| Sampling Points |
 Gulf of Thailand
 Inner Gulf
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| Tide Guage |
| Descriptions |
Hydrographic department started collecting tidal height in 1904
at Bangkok Bar, located at the mouth of Cho Praya River. The first
tide datum was calculated in April 1911.
The subsequence 5-year water level from Ko Lak station was averaged and known
as standard mean sea level of Thailand in October 1915. The Ko Lak 1915 datum
is still used as standard mean sea level of Thailand though later studies showed that
this is not truly the long term average.
After 1911, as Hydographic Department operated more and more tide guage, tidal
observations became its responsibilities. Tidal data is also acquired from
Port Authority of Thailand and Harbor Department. Hourly heights have been published
for all stations.
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| Stations |
27 Stations
11 by Hydrographic Department
4 by Port Authorityof Thailand
12 by Harbour Department |
| Coastal Marine Processes |
| Descriptions |
Coastal marine processes are one of the most interested areas of study recently.
In order to understanding better the coastal and near shore processes, data such as
nearshore sediment, current, wave data, bottom topography, beach profile are utmost important.
Hydrographic Department also has responsibilities in many beach and nearshore work including
shore erosion protection, coastal construction, and environmental impact assessment study.
In the latter roles, further data such as nutrient and heavy metal might be collected. |
| Oceanographic Data Management |
| Descriptions |
In 1997 the Oceanographic Division has initiated the oceanographic database with the responsibilities :
- collect oceanographic data from contributors
- develop quality control procedures
- archive data in proper format
- update data and maintain data consistency
- contribute data in standard format and as requirement
- develop on-line data and information exchange system
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| Data Archeology and Rescue |
| Descriptions |
Oceanographic data collected in the past is digitized, rechecked, and archived in
database build around Access Database, which is used as data entry and a data management
tool on personal computers.
Until now, only hourly tidal height and 25-hour current observations have been checked and
archived while other data are partially digitized.
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| WAM Modelling |
| Descriptions |
Outputs from WAM modelare placed on the web server at
www.navy.mi.th/navymet/ ,
consisting of forecast of Significant Wave Height in Southease Asia and Thailand area.
The forecast is for00, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 Hr.
Data from SEAWATCH Thailand is used for model verifications.
For details, contact sechai@navy.mi.th
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| Pollution Control Department - PCD |
| Office Address |
Water Quality Division
Pollution Control Department
92 Paholyotin 7, Paholyotin Road
Payathai, Bangkok, Thailand
Tel. 66-2298-2268 , 66-2298-2266
Fax. 66-2298-2255
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| Contact Person |
Dr.Pornsook Chongprasith
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| Web Page |
www.pcd.go.th |
| Data Distribution |
Upon request |
| Routine Measurements |
| Details |
From 1997 : operates
- 290 water collection stations
- 105 soil sampling points at river mouth and coasts
- 110 water sampling points at river mouth
- water sampling in HAB area : 10 times/year
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| Coastal Oilspill Sensitivity Index |
| Descriptions |
Coastal Oilspill Sensivity Index is a GIS compiled from existing GIS data from several agencies
and data verification from satellite images (LANDSAT, SPOT, ERS, and IKONOS).
The project was funded by SIDA - Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
The database and map cover the coastal area which includes 10 km. into land
and 20 km. into the sea, consisting of coastal and marine physical parameters,
biological parameters, and ecosystems, such as beaches, sea grass, mangrove forest,
coral reefs, recreation areas, marine culture.
The maps were created in 1:100,000 and 1:50,000 scale.
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| Geoinformatics and Space Technology
Development Agency |
| Office Address |
Marine Research Section
Space Technology Center
GISTDA
196 Paholyotin Road, Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand
Tel. 66-02-9405515
Fax. 66-02-9405671 |
| Contact Person |
Dr.Pitan Singhasaneh
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| Web Page |
www.gistda.or.th |
| SEAWATCH Programme |
| Descriptions |
GISTDA is operating network of oceanographic buoys in the Gulf of Thailand
and Andaman Sea. The measured data is transferred in a near-real time basis via
Inmarsat system. |
| Measuring Parameters |
Meteorological : Air Temperature, Air Pressure, Wind Speed / Direction
Oceanographical : Current Speed/Direction, Wave Height/Direction, Oxygen Saturation Percentage,
Light Attenuation, Temperature/Salinity Profile
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| Buoy Positions |
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| Buoy Status and Data Availability |
Buoy status and data availability can be checked at
GISTDA
before ordering |
| Data Acquisition Efficiency |
See summary. |
| Data Distributions |
- Web : Daily Average Temperature / Air Pressure
- Other data : Available upon request
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| Research |
| GISTDA |
- Processing and Analysis of Meteorological and Oceanographic Data
from Buoy Network of SEAWATCH Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea
by Marine Reseach Section, GISTDA
- The Weather Forecasting and the Effect to Oceanographic Condition by Using
HIRLAM Model of SEAWATCH Project
by Mr.Wattana Kanbua, Meteorological Department
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| Other Agencies |
Chulalongkorn University
- Hydrodynamic Model for Investigation of Oil Spill in the Gulf of Thailand
- Validation of Surface Current Offshore from Rayong Rivermouth from NRCT Buoy Data in 1994
Asian Institute of Technology
- A Multi-Layer Model of Water Quality in the Gulf of Thailand
- Heat Balance in the Gulf of Thailand
Hydrographic Department
- Oil Spill Movement Analysis at Sichang Island
- Current Analysis and Wave Prediction
- Study of Beach Erosion at Prajuabkirikan Province
Meteorological Department
- Weather Forecast
- Wave Height Analysis in the Gulf of Thailand
- Comparison with the Wave Height Forecast from TOPEX/POSEIDON
- Sea Temperature Rise Comparing with the Report from Marine Science Department,
Chulalongkorn University
- Study of Wave Spectrum Energy
Harbour Department
- Sand Movement in Coastal Areas
- Validation of Water Circulation Model in the Gulf of Thailand
- Suitability Area for Marine Transport Activities
Land Development Department
- Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Areas of Thailand - Hilighting on Agriculture
Fisheries Department
- Environmental Monitoring Project in the Inner Gulf of Thailand
Port Authority
- Maintaining Transport Routes
Pollution Control Department
- Software for Prediction of Characteristics and Phase Change of Water Quality and Physical Parameters of Water Bodies
- Oilspill Modelling in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea
- EIA Meeting for Power Plant at Baan Hingrood, Prajuabkirikant Province
Energy Development Department
- Study of Sea Wave Energy in Andaman Sea
Others
- Environmental Impace Assessment of Projects in Coastal Areas , such as
power plants, oil refineries
- Design Parameters for Peers, Single Point Mooring, Harbour, Wave Barriers, Undersea Gas Pipeline
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| Remote Sensing Applications in Oceanography |
| New Projects |
Marine Research Section is proposing 2 projects this year.
MODIS
- monitor Chlorophyll-A and Sea Surface Temperature
- study area is limited by MODIS coverage
- cooperate with universities
RadarSat
- monitor oilspill from the ships and platforms, and oilseeps
- analyse and compile the statistics of oilspills
- support oilspill combat using remote sensing data
- study oceanographic and atmostpheric features detected by RadarSat images
- study area : inner Gulf of Thailand, Eastern seaboard, middle Gulf of Thailand
- cooperate with Royal Thai Navy, Harbour Department, Pollution Control Department
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Gulf of Thailand
Inner Gulf