Title :
Oceanographic data collection system
Author :
Frost, J.-P. ; Levisage, Christophe
Author_Institution :
Centre Spatial Dassault, Dassault Aviation, Blagnac, France
Abstract :
The study and surveillance of the oceans more and more extensively requires the use of space-dedicated resources for the collection of data resulting from the measurements made in situ by beacons. The limitations of the ARGOS system used by SHOM (French Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department) to this effect have shown this tool not to be optimally suited to the newly emerging needs. This is why a dedicated system based on “off-the-shelf” technologies and a small, low orbit satellite has been envisaged. This system implements bi-directional links and provides for accurate beacon localization
Keywords :
oceanographic equipment; oceanographic techniques; radiotelemetry; satellite telemetry; ARGOS; SHOM; beacon; beacon localization; bi-directional link; data acquisition; data collection system; data telemetry; dedicated system; in situ measurement; measurement technique; ocean remote sensing; satellite; sea; Atmosphere; Electromagnetic radiation; Extraterrestrial measurements; Meteorology; Ocean temperature; Satellites; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Surface topography; Weather forecasting;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '94. 'Oceans Engineering for Today's Technology and Tomorrow's Preservation.' Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Brest
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2056-5
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1994.364172
