[Data-Mongers] Interesting talk Thurs, May 31

[Nan Galbraith]

Hi All -

For anyone who did not see this, it might be of interest to Data Mongers -
Ocean Informatics and/or WHIT members.  Apologies in advance to
anyone who has already gotten a copy.

Steve Ruberg, Group Leader for the Marine Instrumentation Lab at NOAA's
Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory (GLERL), will discuss Real-Time
Coastal Observatories Networking (ReCON) and the use of Microsensors
and Off-Shore Ethernet Networking at two informal meetings on Thursday,
May 31.

The meetings will be held at 10:30 in the Smith Conference Room and 1:30
in Clark 201.  Please RSVP to the CICOR office at cicor at whoi.edu so they
can have an idea of how many people will be there.


Here's an Abstract on ReCON:

A Wireless Internet-Based Observatory: Real-time Coastal Observation 
Network (ReCON)

RECON, a coastal observation network with nodes on Lakes Michigan, 
Huron, and Erie, has been designed to allow flexible deployment of 
coastal access points and simplified integration of sensor packages. The 
system provides continuous observations of chemical, biological, and 
physical parameters, facilitates modification of sampling parameters in 
anticipation of episodic events, facilitates collection of field samples 
in response to episodic events, supports long term research and 
contributes to sensor and system development.  The system currently 
supports projects addressing harmful algal bloom (HAB) detection, human 
health observations related to beach closures and drinking water 
processing concerns, rip current warnings, integrated ecosystem 
assessment, and public access to historic shipwrecks at the Thunder Bay 
National Marine Sanctuary. RECON system development relies on wireless 
broadband technology and a network-based underwater hub designed to 
allow expansion via satellite nodes. The system architecture allows 
simplified integration of sensors from various institutions through 
guest ports. Access to and control of instrumentation is made available 
to the scientific community and educational institutions through the 
internet.  A real-time database management system provides data and 
information for forecast model initial conditions, forecast 
verification, public information, and educational outreach.

Cheers - Nan

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* Nan Galbraith            Upper Ocean Processes Group       *
* Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA 02540  *
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