Discussion is ensued from a parallel constructed between ‘face’, a composite representation of emergent structure and function and an egg representation constructed mathematically and divided into a blunt or retarded end and a pointed or accelerated end. A parallel to the blunt end of the egg is made to the creation of cognitive spaces, the pointed end to conflict and aggression in confrontation with the blunted end. it is concluded that within human library communications a better...

This session, presented by Kevin Rose, will provide an overview of advanced aquatic sensors. The session will provide general information on a wide array of sensors. What types of sensors are available? What are the basic principles behind these sensor technologies? What are the limitations of these sensors and what are some typical sensor applications? Due to the broad use of sensors, sensor knowledge, and sensor applications, we will strive to make this session interactive amongst workshop...

The Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) has been established to support sensor technology innovation and to provide the information required to select the most appropriate tools for studying and monitoring coastal and ocean environments. ACT is a consortium of nationally prominent ocean science and technology institutions and experts who provide credible performance data of these technologies through third-party, objective testing. ACT technology verifications include laboratory and...

Many marine and freshwater water environments are too large and dynamic for efficient and cost effective data collection by sensor networks or robotic systems alone. Wireless surface and underwater sensor networks allow large-scale data collection although at a generally lower spatial resolution. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs) offer continuous data collection capabilities at a more localised (transect) scale. A method for improving capture of...

The large data volumes and complex models used today in environmental research and management can push even modern computers to their limits. This session will introduce you to the power of distributed computing. We'll learn about what distributed computing systems do, what kind of tasks they're best for, and how that can change the nature and scale of problems you can address. Condor, a freely available and open source distributed computing system, will be demonstrated and all example...

Case study of aquatic sensor deployments, data management solutions and cyber-infrastructure at the Hancock Biological Station by Susan Hendricks. This talk and others were part of the Advanced Aquatic Sensors (AAS) Workshop funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and held at the University of Michigan Biological Station from September 12-13th, 2011.