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An INMARSAT-C goes, and EIA485 hybrid communication system for global experiment control loading...
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| Creator/Author | Reynolds, R.B. ; Behrens, W. |
| Publication Date | 1995 Aug 01 |
| OSTI Identifier | OSTI ID: 111923; Legacy ID: DE95016558 |
| Report Number(s) | BNL--62137; CONF-9510202--1 |
| DOE Contract Number | AC02-76CH00016 |
| Other Number(s) | Other: ON: DE95016558 |
| Resource Type | Conference |
| Resource Relation | Conference: Oceans `95, San Diego, CA (United States), 9-12 Oct 1995; Other Information: PBD: [1995] |
| Research Org | Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States) |
| Sponsoring Org | USDOE, Washington, DC (United States) |
| Subject | 54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ;99 MATHEMATICS, COMPUTERS, INFORMATION SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT, LAW, MISCELLANEOUS; RADIATION MONITORS; REMOTE CONTROL; DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS; EARTH ATMOSPHERE; TELEMETRY |
| Description/Abstract | The Atmosphere Radiation Measurement (ARM) program is constructing and radiation monitoring instrument that will be deployed at several island sites in the Tropical Western Pacific Ocean. The atmospheric radiation and cloud systems (ARCS) must operate the minimal maintenance for decades, producing and storing many megabytes of data per day. A reliable global communication system is an essential element of the ARCS design. It must provide immediate direct access to the equipment. High availability and reasonably low cost are essential for this very long-term deployment. Providing executive management and control, the communication system incorporates several special technologies to meet its requirements: (a) INMARSAT-C provides a simple two-way messaging capability. (b) Built-in GPS in the INMARSAT-C radio provides an accurate time standard. (c) The NOAA GOES satellite provides a one-way link for hourly health and basic measurement data. (d) An EIA485 local area network provides a digital link throughout the installation. (e) Node units located conveniently throughout the ARCS and linked by the EIA485 network allow an almost unlimited flexibility and expandability. (f) A robust packet protocol ensures message security and accuracy. The complete communication, control, and data acquisition system is described in detail. The ability of the system to adapt to other physical configurations (telephone, UHF, telnet) is discussed. |
| Country of Publication | United States |
| Language | English |
| Format | Medium: ED; Size: 8 p. |
| Availability | OSTI as DE95016558 To purchase this media from NTIS, click here |
| System Entry Date | 2009 Nov 05 |
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