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NASA NTRS2012

Data Distribution System (DDS) and Solar Dynamic Observatory Ground Station (SDOGS) Integration Manager

The DDS SDOGS Integration Manager (DSIM) provides translation between native control and status formats for systems within DDS and SDOGS, and the ASIST (Advanced Spacecraft Integration and System Test) control environment in the SDO MOC (Solar Dynamics Observatory Mission Operations Center). This system was created in response for a need to centralize remote monitor and control of SDO Ground Station equipments using ASIST control environment in SDO MOC, and to have configurable table definition for equipment. It provides translation of status and monitoring information from the native systems into ASIST-readable format to display on pages in the MOC. The manager is lightweight, user friendly, and efficient. It allows data trending, correlation, and storing. It allows using ASIST as common interface for remote monitor and control of heterogeneous equipments. It also provides failover capability to back up machines.

Pham, Kim↗
NASA NTRS1978

Remote lightning monitor system

An apparatus for monitoring, analyzing and accurately determining the value of peak current, the peak rate of change in current with respect to time and the rise time of the electrical currents generated in an electrical conductive mast that is located in the vicinity where lightning is to be monitored is described. The apparatus includes an electrical coil for sensing the change in current flowing through the mast and generating a voltage responsive. An on-site recorder and a recorder control system records the voltages produced responsive to lightning strikes and converts the voltage to digital signals for being transmitted back to the remote command station responsive to command signals. The recorder and the recorder control system are carried within an RFI proof environmental housing into which the command signals are fed by means of a fiber optic cable so as to minimize electrical interference.

Lennon, C. L.↗
NASA NTRS2013

Optimized Radar Remote Sensing for Levee Health Monitoring

Radar remote sensing offers great potential for high resolution monitoring of ground surface changes over large areas at one time to detect movement on and near levees and for location of seepage through levees. Our NASA-funded projects to monitor levees in the Sacramento Delta and the Mississippi River have developed and demonstrated methods to use radar remote sensing to measure quantities relevant to levee health and of great value to emergency response. The DHS-funded project will enable us is to define how to optimally monitor levees in this new way and set the stage for transition to using satellite SAR (synthetic aperture radar) imaging for better temporal and spatial coverage at lower cost to the end users.

radar remote sensing↗
DOE OSTI2024

MADWEC Techno-Economic Analysis: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report

The objective of this project was for the facility to conduct a techno-economic assessment of the Maximal Asymmetric Drag Wave Energy Converter (MADWEC), developed by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth), used for powering remote monitoring and AUV charging systems compared to other existing power supply options. The assessment estimates capital expenditures (CapEx), operational expenditures (OpEx), and power performance for 18 scenarios with the purpose of identifying key cost drivers, comparing total system cost, and comparing the power performance of the power supply options in terms of required installed capacity and estimated theoretical annual energy performance. The scenarios include two end-uses: (1) AUV charging and (2) offshore remote monitoring); three power sources: (1) MADWEC), (2) photovoltaic (PV) solar buoy, (3) and traditional battery swapping); and three locations; (1) nearshore, (2) far-offshore, and (3) high-latitude). In addition, other project goals included developing high level installation, operation, and maintenance plans for each scenario.

16 TIDAL AND WAVE POWER↗
NASA NTRS1973

Remote haze monitoring by satellite: A study to demonstrate the feasibility and determine the optimum method

The author has identified the following significant results. A general purpose flexible computer program for the analysis of ERTS MSS data has been written for the Control Data 7600 computer. By putting all of the analysis operations into a separate subroutine the user may concentrate on the analysis. The problems of getting the information into the computer in convenient format is solved once and need not be tampered with each time a new analysis procedure is desired. The problems of getting information written by the XDS computers in 8 bit byte format into a convenient format for analysis on the 60 bit word format CDC 7600 computer are not trivial. A general purpose program to accomplish this has been written and is available from the investigators upon request.

Rogers, E. H.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Study to demonstrate the feasibility of and determine the optimum method of remote haze monitoring by satellite

The author has identified the following significant results. Ground truth data has been obtained in order to determine the amount of haze present at the time of ERTS-1 passes over the Los Angeles area. October 21, 1972 was the haziest day, that was essentially cloud free, to date. At the time of the next pass, November 8, 1972 this area was quite clear. Changes in terrain features are minimized because these were consecutive passes. Digital tapes of the ERTS-1 data from these two days are being analyzed to determine the effects of haze on the data, in order to determine the optimum method for monitoring haze from a satellite. Preliminary results indicate that a slight reduction in contrast and some distortion of spectral signatures are caused by heavy haze. This effect is thought to be sufficient to determine the presence of moderate haze without the benefit of ground truth data. It is significant to note that there is very little degradation of ERTS-1 data caused be a rather heavy haze. For many purposes the data obtained on a hazy day are just as useful as that obtained on a clear day.

Rogers, E. H.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Remote sunfall monitor: A concept

Monitor is proposed as spectral monitor system designed to record digital data simultaneously from two types of sensors, mounted on both stationary assembly and tracking assembly. Both direct and total values of solar radiation are recorded. System may measure solar energy collector efficiencies for three main conversion technologies.

Lollar, R. B.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Irrigated lands: Monitoring by remote sensing

The use of remote sensing for irrigated areas, especially in the region of Guaira, Brazil (state of Sao Paulo), is examined. Major principles of utilizing LANDSAT data for the detection and mapping of irrigated lands are discussed. In addition, initial results obtained by computer processing of digital data, use of MSS (Multispectral Scanner System)/LANDSAT products, and the availability of new remote sensing products are highlighted. Future activities include the launching of the TM (Thematic Mapper)/LANDSAT 4 with 30 meters of resolution and SPOT (Systeme Probatorie d'Observation de la Terre) with 10 to 20 meters of resolution, to be operational in 1984 and 1986 respectively.

Epiphanio, J. C. N.↗
NASA NTRS1995

A Microinstrumentation System for Remote Environmental Monitoring

This paper reports on a hybrid micro-instrumentation system that includes a embedded micro-controller, transducers for monitoring environmental parameters, interface/readout electronics for linking the controller and the transducers, and custom circuitry for system power management. Sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, humidity, and acceleration are included in the initial system, which operates for more than 180 days and dissipates less than 700 microW from a 6V battery supply. The sensor scan rate is adaptive and can be event triggered. The system communicates internally over a 1 MHz, nine-line intramodule sensor bus and outputs data over a hard-wired serial interface or a 315MHz wireless link. The use of folding platform packaging allows an internal system volume as small as 5 cc.

Mason, Andrew↗
NASA NTRS2013

Dry Electrodes Facilitate Remote Health Monitoring

Johnson Space Center collaborated with Blacksburg, Virginia-based NanoSonic Inc. through the SBIR program to devise a sensor to replace the traditional electrodes used for an electrocardiogram in space. In 2011, NanoSonic started marketing the dry electrodes as well as an EKGear Sensor Shirt, which is being considered for use in hospital garments, athletic apparel, and dive suits.

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