Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge
International audience Cabled coastal observatories are often seen as future-oriented marine technology that enables science to conduct observational and experimental studies under water year-round, independent of physical accessibility to the target area. Additionally, the availability of (unrestri...
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ftsorbonneuniv:oai:HAL:hal-02930392v1 2024-09-15T18:38:27+00:00 Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge Fischer, Philipp Brix, Holger Baschek, Burkard Kraberg, Alexandra Brand, Markus Cisewski, Boris Riethmüller, Rolf Breitbach, Gisbert Möller, Klas, Ove Gattuso, Jean-Pierre Alliouane, Samir van de Poll, Willem, H Witbaard, Rob Limnologisches Institut University of Konstanz Laboratoire d'océanographie de Villefranche (LOV) Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Sorbonne Université (SU)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de la Mer de Villefranche (IMEV) Sorbonne Université (SU)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Sorbonne Université (SU)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) 2020 https://hal.science/hal-02930392 https://hal.science/hal-02930392/document https://hal.science/hal-02930392/file/Fischer_etal_2020_Frontiers%20in%20Marine%20Science.pdf https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.00551 en eng HAL CCSD Frontiers Media info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.3389/fmars.2020.00551 hal-02930392 https://hal.science/hal-02930392 https://hal.science/hal-02930392/document https://hal.science/hal-02930392/file/Fischer_etal_2020_Frontiers%20in%20Marine%20Science.pdf doi:10.3389/fmars.2020.00551 info:eu-repo/semantics/OpenAccess ISSN: 2296-7745 Frontiers in Marine Science https://hal.science/hal-02930392 Frontiers in Marine Science, 2020, ⟨10.3389/fmars.2020.00551⟩ coastal cabled observatories remote sensor operation data quality Arctic coasts North Sea [SDU.STU.OC]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Oceanography [SDU.ENVI]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Continental interfaces environment [SDU.OCEAN]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Ocean Atmosphere [SDE.ES]Environmental Sciences/Environment and Society [SDE.MCG]Environmental Sciences/Global Changes info:eu-repo/semantics/article Journal articles 2020 ftsorbonneuniv https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.00551 2024-07-25T23:47:58Z International audience Cabled coastal observatories are often seen as future-oriented marine technology that enables science to conduct observational and experimental studies under water year-round, independent of physical accessibility to the target area. Additionally, the availability of (unrestricted) electricity and an Internet connection under water allows the operation of complex experimental setups and sensor systems for longer periods of time, thus creating a kind of laboratory beneath the water. After successful operation for several decades in the terrestrial and atmospheric research field, remote controlled observatory technology finally also enables marine scientists to take advantage of the rapidly developing communication technology. The continuous operation of two cabled observatories in the southern North Sea and off the Svalbard coast since 2012 shows that even highly complex sensor systems, such as stereo-optical cameras, video plankton recorders or systems for measuring the marine carbonate system, can be successfully operated remotely year-round facilitating continuous scientific access to areas that are difficult to reach, such as the polar seas or the North Sea. Experience also shows, however, that the challenges of operating a cabled coastal observatory go far beyond the provision of electricity and network connection under water. In this manuscript, the essential developmental stages of the "COSYNA Shallow Water Underwater Node" system are presented, and the difficulties and solutions that have arisen in the course of operation since 2012 are addressed with regard to technical, organizational and scientific aspects. Article in Journal/Newspaper Svalbard HAL Sorbonne Université Frontiers in Marine Science 7 |
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coastal cabled observatories remote sensor operation data quality Arctic coasts North Sea [SDU.STU.OC]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Oceanography [SDU.ENVI]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Continental interfaces environment [SDU.OCEAN]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Ocean Atmosphere [SDE.ES]Environmental Sciences/Environment and Society [SDE.MCG]Environmental Sciences/Global Changes |
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coastal cabled observatories remote sensor operation data quality Arctic coasts North Sea [SDU.STU.OC]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Oceanography [SDU.ENVI]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Continental interfaces environment [SDU.OCEAN]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Ocean Atmosphere [SDE.ES]Environmental Sciences/Environment and Society [SDE.MCG]Environmental Sciences/Global Changes Fischer, Philipp Brix, Holger Baschek, Burkard Kraberg, Alexandra Brand, Markus Cisewski, Boris Riethmüller, Rolf Breitbach, Gisbert Möller, Klas, Ove Gattuso, Jean-Pierre Alliouane, Samir van de Poll, Willem, H Witbaard, Rob Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge |
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coastal cabled observatories remote sensor operation data quality Arctic coasts North Sea [SDU.STU.OC]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Earth Sciences/Oceanography [SDU.ENVI]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Continental interfaces environment [SDU.OCEAN]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Ocean Atmosphere [SDE.ES]Environmental Sciences/Environment and Society [SDE.MCG]Environmental Sciences/Global Changes |
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International audience Cabled coastal observatories are often seen as future-oriented marine technology that enables science to conduct observational and experimental studies under water year-round, independent of physical accessibility to the target area. Additionally, the availability of (unrestricted) electricity and an Internet connection under water allows the operation of complex experimental setups and sensor systems for longer periods of time, thus creating a kind of laboratory beneath the water. After successful operation for several decades in the terrestrial and atmospheric research field, remote controlled observatory technology finally also enables marine scientists to take advantage of the rapidly developing communication technology. The continuous operation of two cabled observatories in the southern North Sea and off the Svalbard coast since 2012 shows that even highly complex sensor systems, such as stereo-optical cameras, video plankton recorders or systems for measuring the marine carbonate system, can be successfully operated remotely year-round facilitating continuous scientific access to areas that are difficult to reach, such as the polar seas or the North Sea. Experience also shows, however, that the challenges of operating a cabled coastal observatory go far beyond the provision of electricity and network connection under water. In this manuscript, the essential developmental stages of the "COSYNA Shallow Water Underwater Node" system are presented, and the difficulties and solutions that have arisen in the course of operation since 2012 are addressed with regard to technical, organizational and scientific aspects. |
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Limnologisches Institut University of Konstanz Laboratoire d'océanographie de Villefranche (LOV) Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Sorbonne Université (SU)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de la Mer de Villefranche (IMEV) Sorbonne Université (SU)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Sorbonne Université (SU)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) |
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Fischer, Philipp Brix, Holger Baschek, Burkard Kraberg, Alexandra Brand, Markus Cisewski, Boris Riethmüller, Rolf Breitbach, Gisbert Möller, Klas, Ove Gattuso, Jean-Pierre Alliouane, Samir van de Poll, Willem, H Witbaard, Rob |
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Fischer, Philipp Brix, Holger Baschek, Burkard Kraberg, Alexandra Brand, Markus Cisewski, Boris Riethmüller, Rolf Breitbach, Gisbert Möller, Klas, Ove Gattuso, Jean-Pierre Alliouane, Samir van de Poll, Willem, H Witbaard, Rob |
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Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge |
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Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge |
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Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge |
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Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge |
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Operating Cabled Underwater Observatories in Rough Shelf-Sea Environments: A Technological Challenge |
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operating cabled underwater observatories in rough shelf-sea environments: a technological challenge |
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