Title :
A common XBT/personal computer interface
Author :
Wagner, James ; Mesecar, Roderick
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Oceanogr., Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR, USA
fDate :
31 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Abstract :
The concept of a virtual instrument is explored. The problem of how to move data between a host computer and the specialized interface is discussed. If use with the greatest variety of host computers is a goal, then RS-232 appears to be the interconnection method of choice. These ideas are realized in an improved, flexible design for a digital interface to an expendable bathythermograph (XBT) is reported. It makes use of the simplified serial communications and hardware features of RS-232 parts on a variety of personal computers. This design philosophy is shown to be applicable to other marine instrumentation needs
Keywords :
bathymetry; computer interfaces; microcomputer applications; oceanographic equipment; XBT/personal computer interface; digital interface; expendable bathythermograph; marine instrumentation; serial communications; virtual instrument; Application software; Calculators; Computer interfaces; Educational institutions; Hardware; Instruments; Microcomputers; Ocean temperature; Oceanographic techniques; Probes;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23555
