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SeaSonde Software Release 3 Update 2
We are pleased to announce our latest release
of the Radial and Combine Suite tools from CODAR Ocean Sensors
(COS). Release 3 provides researchers with the latest in radial
current analysis tools, including current processing algorithms
with much faster processing speeds. Also featured are powerful
new applications that allow faster and more accurate antenna
pattern measurements, improved distance calculations and more
robust diagnostic analysis tools for easier troubleshooting.
Important for all Release 3 users, update 2
is a critical upgrade for all units that have already installed
update 1.
For more information on specific software,
please refer to the documentation section of our website:
http://www.codaros.com/support_doc.htm. The latest updates for current OS X users
can also be found at http://www.seasonde.com in the customer section of this
site.
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Our new training approach provides extensive "hands-on" experience
using a variety of software exercises that showcase the latest
features in our SeaSonde_10 software. This is augmented with
practical field troubleshooting exercises using SeaSonde hardware.
In addition to the practical experience, the four-day course
allows participants to exchange ideas with other SeaSonde owners,
technicians, and COS staff. Our first OS X SeaSonde software
course was held last May at the Naval Post-Graduate School's
Beach Lab in Monterey, California. This last 2004 Fall session
took place farther north, at the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory,
and included 20 attendees from seven different countries. Don't
miss your opportunity to become a SeaSonde expert: The Spring
2005 session will take place 3-6 May in Santa Cruz, California,
coinciding with the 5th Radio Oceanography Workshop (ROW-5) also
held in the Santa Cruz area.
Detailed agenda, registration and travel information
for the spring 2005 session will be posted on the company website
in February (http://www.codaros.com/codar_training1.htm). In
the meantime, if you have any questions about our four-day comprehensive
course, please email  |
COS is Taking a New Tack on Training
COS now offers SeaSonde_10 (UNIX-based Mac
OS X) training courses twice per year (Spring
and Fall) on the California central coast. SeaSonde owners who
have purchased
a system within one calendar year (prior to
event) are invited to send two attendees free of charge. Otherwise,
tuition is USD
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US Coast Guard Teams Up
with University of Connecticut and Rutgers University in using
SeaSondes for Search and Rescue Simulated
Drifter Tests
SeaSondes Perform Well During Drifter Tracking
Test-August, 2004.
The US Coast Guard, in collaboration with the
University of Connecticut and Rutgers University,
conducted a simulated drifting body test off
the New Jersey Coast using data
obtained from Long-Range SeaSondes. A GPS equipped
drifting buoy was set and tracked for twenty
four hours to evaluate the effectiveness
of current prediction models historically used
by the US Coast Guard. These model predictions
were compared with trajectory
models produced with the aid of real-time SeaSonde
current measurements. Predicted drifter path
calculated by model that incorporating
SeaSonde derived current maps held remarkably
close with the predicted path of the drifter,
deviating no further than 2.8
kilometers at any point in time. The conventional
model (not incorporating SeaSonde derived surface
currents) deviated as
much as 20 km from the actual drifter position
before tracking ceased. |
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These results illustrate the great
potential value for use of SeaSonde measurements in search and
rescue efforts.
Red =
Drifter/lost person track based on older models
Black = Actual track of the
GPS drifter
Blue =
Predicted path based on models using real-time
SeaSonde data
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Tech's Corner: New resources for
CODAR customers
If you haven't visited the CODAR Ocean Sensors
web site lately, take some time to do a little surfing! We've
compiled the largest, most complete list of over 300 publications
related to the field of HF RADAR for ocean monitoring. Not only
can you find the reference that you need, but many articles are
available for download directly from our site in PDF format.
Just point your browser to:
http://www.codaros.com/bib.htm
While the list is long, we may have missed
an article here or there, especially those related to applications.
If you would like us to add your article, or if you know of an
important one we've missed, please send an email to If you are an author on the article and would like it to be available
for download from our web site, please send it to us as a PDF
file, and include appropriate reference information.
In addition to the changes and improvements
made to our main web site, we have also created a site dedicated
specifically to existing customers:
http://www.seasonde.com
Here you will find information useful to even
the most experienced SeaSonde operators. Available for download
are the latest software releases, documentation, training materials,
and information on other ancillary logistics and third party
products often used for SeaSonde installation and operation.
Since this site is new and in its early development, it has plenty
of room to grow, expand and change. If there is anything you
would like to see made available at seasonde.com, please send
comments and suggestions to |
Are you up to date?
As of January
2005:
OS X SeaSonde users should be running:
SeaSondeRadialSuite10 (dated 040827) and Updater SSR3Update2
and
SeaSondeCombineSuite10 (dated 040827) and Updater SSC3Update2
OS 9 USB SeaSonde users should be running:
SeaSonde4.4f6 Radial and Combine site software
(dated 030414) |
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