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

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Ruberg, S.A. Muzzi, R.W. Brandt, S.B. Lane, J.C. Miller, T.C. Gray, J.J. Constant, S.A. Downing, E.J.
Copyright Year	2007
Description	Author affiliation: Nat. Oceanic & Atmos. Adm., Ann Arbor (Ruberg, S.A.; Muzzi, R.W.; Brandt, S.B.; Lane, J.C.; Miller, T.C.)
Abstract	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. The technology demonstrated on the ReCON project represents an important contribution to the success of regional coastal ocean observing systems. The pervasiveness of wireless internet technology in coastal regions represents an opportunity to significantly expand high bandwidth coastal observation capabilities. Implementing ReCON on a regional coastal level in the Great Lakes has contributed to better tools and understanding for managers and educators, more on-water observations for marine forecasters, and improved scientific measurements.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	6
File Size	2792330
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780933957350
DOI	10.1109/OCEANS.2007.4449218
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2007-09-29
Publisher Place	Canada
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	MTS
Subject Keyword	IP networks Observatories Sea measurements Chemical and biological sensors Marine technology Wireless sensor networks Lakes Biosensors Sensor systems Internet
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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