Matagorda Island High-Frequency Radar (MATA)

The northern site for the Corpus Christi offshore area is located on the southern end of Matagorda Island. This 13-MHz CODAR unit is a new 24V DC system and is designed to operate on remote power. The power plant for the system consists of a 5.5kW propane generator, two 1000-gallon propane tanks, a 24V 900 amp*hour battery bank, and a 5kW inverter/charger. The HF Radar equipment, generator, and battery bank is housed in an air-conditioned 10’x8’x8’ modified shipping container. Communication to the site for control and data transfer can be accomplished via a satellite Ethernet link.

Latitude: 27.605883 N

Longitude: 97.208133 W