An analysis of the Seasat Satellite Data Distribution SystemA computerized data distribution network for remote accessing of Seasat generated data is described. The service is intended as an experiment to determine user needs and operational abilities for utilizing on-line satellite generated oceanographic data. Synoptic weather observations are input to the U.S. Fleet Numerical Oceanographic Central for preparation and transfer to a PDP 11/60 central computer, from which all access trunks originate. The data available includes meteorological and sea-state information in the form of analyses and forecasts, and users are being monitored for reactions to the system design, data products, system operation, and performance evaluation. The system provides data on sea level and upper atmospheric pressure, sea surface temperature, wind magnitude and direction, significant wave heights, direction, and periods, and spectral wave data. Transmissions have a maximum rate of 1.1 kbit/sec over the telephone line.
Document ID
19820040525
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ferrari, A. J. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Renfrow, J. T. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: Oceans ''80; International Forum on Ocean Engineering in the ''80s