Title :
HiSeasNet®: a global network for oceanographic ships and observing platforms
Author :
Berger, Jonathan
Author_Institution :
Scripps Instn. of Oceanogr., California Univ., San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract :
HiSeasNet is a satellite communication network, which provides global Internet connectivity and data services the U.S. academic oceanographic fleet. It serves as a prototype for communications and data collection system for the planned ORION deep-ocean observing platforms.
Keywords :
Internet; marine engineering; oceanography; satellite communication; ships; HiSeasNet; academic oceanographic fleet; data collection system; data service; global Internet connectivity; global network; ocean research interactive observatory network; oceanographic ship; satellite communication network; Chemical sensors; Command and control systems; Communication cables; Instruments; Marine vehicles; Observatories; Oceans; Satellite communication; Sea floor; Sea measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Local to Global Data Interoperability - Challenges and Technologies, 2005
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9228-0
DOI :
10.1109/LGDI.2005.1612456