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Enabling Technologies

Enabling TechnologiesThe center seeks to develop and demonstrate enabling technologies (modeling, sensors and platforms, and information and visualization) in support of advanced functionality of SATURN and of river-to-ocean observatories in general.

Enabling technologies are newly developed or innovative technologies that enhances the centers ability to observe, simulate, or analyze coastal margins. They cross the spectrum of modeling and simulation, sensors and platforms, and cyber technology.

Sigma ProfilerDiagram of Remote Sensing of Marine Estuary with the Sigma Profiler

Programs & Projects
Under the Enabling Technologies theme, there are three programs with multiple projects.

PROGRAM III.1 PROJECTS

Sensors and Platforms
Objective: Develop novel observational methods/sensors that strategically advance CMOP’s capabilities and science mission.
 

 III.1.1 Sigma-Profiler
III.1.2 DNA microarrays
III.1.3 Low-cost biosensors
III.1.4 Derivatizing sensors
III.1.5 Profiler platform
III.1.6 Pumping ports
III.1.7 Compact RiverRad
III.1.8 pCO2 nanosensors
III.1.9 Underwater energy harvester

PROGRAM III.2 PROJECTS

Modeling
Objective: Develop and validate codes, algorithms and modules that contribute to state-of-the-art simulations of physical, biogeochemical and ecological variables and processes in coastal margins, in support of CMOP’s science mission.
 

 III.2.1 Hydrodynamic models
III.2.2 Data assimilation
III.2.3 Ecological models
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 Myrionecta rubra blooms

PROGRAM III.3 PROJECTS

Cyber Technology
Objective: Develop cyber technology that supports effective scientific exploration in coastal margin science (with SATURN as a primary application/demonstration platform).
 

 III.3.1 Virtual Estuary
III.3.2 Interoperability and external platforms
III.3.3 Visual analysis and collaboration