TOSCA project. Experimental survey in Eivissa

The 4th TOSCA experimental survey took place off the coasts of Balearic Islands.

Accident simulation. Dummy with a buoy.

On the 25th of October, 5 partners of the TOSCA project went on board of the research vessel Garcia del Cid with the equipment developed by the project.

During four days, the TOSCA monitoring and forecasting system was applied and tested in the Balearic Sea in a virtual crisis through simulated Search and Rescue exercises and oil spill events. The experiment also tested the following capabilities of the drifters specifically designed by the CSIC’s Instituto de Ciencias del Mar and the Technological Education Institute of Piraeus (TEIPireaus). These drifters or buoys will provide more accurate monitoring and forecasting about oil spill positions in the sea.

The experimental survey in Balearic Islands will contribute to increase the knowledge of surface circulation and dispersion in the area. The data acquired through the experiment will integrate with the TOSCA system for better preventing coast pollution and multiplying chances to save lives in case of a maritime accident.

The Spanish Search and Rescue Agency (SASEMAR) took place in this fourth sea campaign and performed search and rescue exercises in live conditions.

 

 

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