Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center, National Cheng Kung University
(COMC, NCKU)

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About Us

Founded in 1998, COMC is a member of the NCKU’s innovation ecosystem, boasting a research team of over 30 dedicated professionals. Our primary mission revolves around the development of cutting-edge marine observation technologies, collaborating with government initiatives to establish a marine meteorological observation network, monitoring and forecasting pertinent marine meteorological conditions, and fostering the growth of talents in the field of marine research.
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Observation Technology

Data Buoy
Tide Observation
Offshore Pile Station
Microwave Radar System
Wave Runup Monitoring
Ship Meteorological Observation
Underwater Sound Monitoring System
Marine Precipitation Observation

Operational Service

Wave Model

Current Model

Oil Spill Model

News

Welcome to COMC

We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Hasehawa from FRA in Japan, Dr. Bao Junhong from Academia Sinica, Assistant Professor Liao Wenxuan from the Department of Geosciences at NCKU, Teacher Lu Yipei from the Department of Life Sciences, and Director Chen Xianzong and his team from the Water Technology Center, NCKU, for visiting our center on March 26th. We appreciate your recognition and support for our center's contributions to marine technology and research. We look forward to future opportunities for collaboration!
2024/03/26

Visit from the Department of Maritime Information Technology, NKUST

Director Hsieh Chih-Min from the Department of Maritime Information Technology, NKUST, led faculty members and students from the department to visit our center on March 22nd. Both parties engaged in discussions and exchanges on the operationalization of marine meteorological observations.
2024/03/22

Congratulations! Consultant Ching-Jer Huang led the team to receive an award at the National Defense Science and Technology Conference.

The COMC's consultant, Ching-Jer Huang, led a team including Dr. Li-Chung, Wu and Dr. Kuan-Wen, Liu (pictured on the left), in conducting research on the installation of underwater acoustic measurements and the establishment of a sea surface imaging system on oceanographic buoys, with real-time data feedback. Their achievements were honored with the second-place Best Paper Award at the 32nd National Defense Science and Technology Academic Conference. It is anticipated that this research will become a valuable asset in future anti-submarine warfare.
2023/11/10

COMC co-organizes the 2023 Ocean Radar Workshop

COMC is assisting the National Academy of Marine Research in organizing the Taiwan Ocean Radar Workshop on October 23-24. We have invited experts in marine radar from various sectors for discussions, aiming to enhance the maintenance, technological development, data exchange, collaborative efforts, and applications of marine radar in Taiwan
2023/10/24

Event

Taiwan Strong Earthquake! Japanese Experts: Tsunami to Reach Okinawa Within 15 Minutes After the Quake

More Accurate Weather and Marine Forecast! Meteorological Bureau Launches "6th Generation High-Speed Computing Computer"

CWA: Coastal freak wave warning system Be Tested as Early as Next Year

Hai Sico Energy Partners with CIP to Develop Offshore Wind Farm Blocks, Promoting Localization of Marine Meteorological Observation

National Institute of Marine Research's Buoy at Dongji Island in Penghu Records Astonishing Rogue Waves! Highest Wave Height Exceeds Seven Stories!

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