Real-time telemetry system for hydrographic and meteorological data collection in the south Atlantic bight
Real-time hydrographic and meteorological data are telemetered from a fixed platform 20 km offshore to a micro-computer system at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. A suite of sensors tie into the telemetry system. Meteorological parameters sampled include winds, air temperature, and barometric pressure. Ocean currents, water temperature, conductivity, and subsurface pressure are measured below the platform. The telemetry system transmits at a VHF frequency and has the capability to process and transmit voltage values for as many as 32 channels each second. The data stream is automatically sampled on the hour for 150 seconds, and statistics for each parameter are stored on disk and tape. Software is available to perform data editing and reduction and preliminary analysis. The system can be accessed by other agencies, including the National Weather Service.
- Research Organization:
- Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Savannah, GA
- DOE Contract Number:
- AS09-80EV10331
- OSTI ID:
- 5117468
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Proceedings of the Third Working Symposium on Oceanographic Data System; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Proceedings of the Third Working Symposium on Oceanographic Data System; (United States)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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