Wind turbines over the shallow coastal ocean are thought to be a source of electrical energy for the large populations along the eastern US coast. CCPO is active in analyzing existing observations to quantify the potential for energy generation in the Virginia coastal waters and Chesapeake Bay.

Larry Atkinson, Professor of Oceanography
Samuel L. and Fay M. Slover Chair in Oceanography

John Klinck, Professor and Director, CCPO