A STUDY OF THE APPLICATION OF ONBOARD DATA PROCESSING TO METEOROLOGICAL/OCEANOGRAPHIC BUOYS.
Abstract
Onboard data processing for meteorological/oceanographic buoys is studied with regard to technical areas where performance improvements can be made. The HF channel is defined in its fading and noise characteristics and those characteristics are applied to the selection and performance of various codes. An analysis of the applicability of redundancy reduction to meteorological data is carried out and implementation is discussed. New capabilities, specifically, averaging, peak detection, pattern recognition and curve fitting and acquisition of upper-air data are analyzed and possible implementations are presented. A trade-off analysis is made in those major areas of investigation where applicable, resulting in various comparisons made on the basis of performance, cost, size, weight, and reliability between alternative approaches. On the basis of the trade-off analysis, conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0832379
Entities
People
- Alfred L. Girard
- Arnold M. Mccalmont