August 1969 | Technical Memorandum ERL TM ITS 205
A feasibility study of a proposed national oceanographic data buoy HF communication system
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Jean E. Adams, Dale N. Hatfield, and Judd A. Payne, “A feasibility study of a proposed national oceanographic data buoy HF communication system,” Technical Memorandum ERL TM ITS 205, U.S. Department of Commerce, Environmental Science Services Administration, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and Aeronomy, August 1969.
Jean E. Adams, Dale N. Hatfield, and Judd A. Payne
Abstract: This report describes a feasibility study of an HF telemetry system to be used in gathering oceanographic and meteorological data from 35 buoys. Predictions of long-term circuit performance show that such a telemetry system of nominal characteristics is feasible. Existing U. S. Coast Guard stations provide adequate shore stations for the HF telemetry system. Trade-offs available in the design of the system are identified, and additional studies needed before its actual implementation are recommended.
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