Benthic Ecology and Water Column Discussion

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Discussion of Existing Experiments

Interactions/conflicts between instruments

No conflicts detected so far

Deeper thought needed to look ahead for significant events

Events require 24/7 data stream. No stream gaps. DMASEX-111@JIRA

For now, it's better to maintain regular sampling.

Event dection: There will be a need to have links between different groups for events. DMASEX-111@JIRA

Scheduling to minimize interference

None discussed

DMAS: data formats, download/presentations needs

• There is no annotation system set-up at this time. DMASEX-110@JIRA
  • Need to take into consideration multiple people to annotate video
  • Different levels of annatotations/annotators
  • Different audiences as well

Expanded meta-data about cameras for video identification.

SeaTube should show pan/tilt of fixed cameras during playback DMASEX-113@JIRA

Streaming data: needs, formats, search tools, annotation

It would be nice to find a way to search for a particular event.

Need to start getting students involved.

Resolution of issues or problems is rather informal and the JIRA ticket is sent by someone with privileges. (DMASEX Jira access) DMASEX-112@JIRA

Improved channels/systems for prioritizing and passing information to DMAS (to achieve scientific breakthroughs)

Obstacles

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Changes in instrument configurations

ADCP is a single ping mode and will standard for both Neptune and Venus.

Lasers on camera needs to have function to turn on/off instead of having it on all the time.

Possibility of having horizontal sheet laser moving independantly.

Getting new filter for laser for May trip possible.

Automated camera control (DONE - in Beta)

Automated laser control

Camera installed on Pod 4 in May.

Changes in instruments locations / future recommendations

• Need a way to detect significant events (eg. spring bloom) DMASEX-111@JIRA
• Servicing cruise should also be considered to be an oceanographic sampling or data collection opportunity.
  • Liaise with DFO or DND for opportunity to collect ship based samples.
• pH sensor required on profiler
• ADCP on axis Pod
• Set up observation pod in hydrates field
  • Sonar
  • Aquadopp
  • Camera
• 3-D laser installation
• Approach AUV/Glider community for spacial coverage.
• Consider webcam installation
• Consider robotic arm/boom for pod and/or Wally
• Additional VPS (fund-dependent)
• Thermal/Infrared camera