maintenance (Part III) and data collection and analysis procedures (Part IV) , 

 precede reporting of the data (Parts V and VI), Appendix A is a detailed ex- 

 planation of how to use the Waverider buoy calibration information to improve 

 the accuracy of the wave measurements. Appendix B has extensive wave data. 

 Appendix C has bathymetric data, and Appendix D has storm data. Although this 

 is intended to be a self-contained document, details for some procedures and 

 instrumentation are given in the references. 



5. Future annual reports will be of approximately the same format; 

 readers' comments on the format and usefulness of the data presented are 

 encouraged. 



6. In addition to the annual reports, monthly Preliminary Data Summa- 

 ries (CERC/FRF 1984) containing the same types of data are available shortly 

 after the data are collected from the following address: 



Chief 



CERC Field Research Facility 



SR Box 271 



Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 



7. Although the data collected at the FRF are designed primarily to 

 support ongoing CERC research, use of the data by others is encouraged. The 

 WES/CERC Coastal Engineering Information and Analysis Center (CEIAC) is re- 

 sponsible for storing and disseminating most of the data presented or alluded 

 to in this report. All data requests should be in writing and addressed to: 



Commander and Director 



US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station 



ATTN: CEIAC 



PO Box 631 



Vicksburg, MS 39180-0631 



Tidal data other than the summaries in this report should be obtained directly 



from the following address: 



NCAA/National Ocean Service 

 ATTN: Tide Analysis Branch 

 Rockville, MD 20852 



A complete explanation of the exact data desired for specific dates and times 

 will expedite filling any request; an explanation of how the data will be used 

 will help CEIAC or National Ocean Service (NOS) determine if other relevant 

 data are available. For information regarding the availability of data, con- 

 tact CEIAC at (601) 634-2017. Costs for collecting, copying, and mailing will 

 be borne by the requester. 



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