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4.3.1.3 Debriefing
- A document was issued as a contribution of ESONET to the KM3Net. See Annex D.
- The technological tests to be performed by the “Test Call” merged proposal of
ESONET were presented as a handout. This document was used for the meeting in
Barcelona held by the coordinator to define a merged proposal. This work is reported
in the <strong>Deliverable</strong> D58.
- The case study on Snohvit would need more input from Statoil to provide
recommendations from ESONET.
4.3.2 Design comparison – Stand alone observatories
4.3.2.1 Introductory text
This panel benefits from the experience of previous and/ or running projects (Animate
EuroSites/PAP, Var canyon, Pirata buoys,…) and Demonstration Missions of ESONET. It is
assumed that on some sites, the stand alone observatories will be deployed to constitute a
deep sea observatory infrastructure prior to cabled observatories.
Among the topics of the panel:
o General design issues (e.g. Rating of components, knock-down prevention,
materiel in use, software, corrosion),
o Protection of surface elements: Bio-Invasions (e.g. birds, mussels), Vandalism,
Safety,
o Data telemetry issues: underwater & surface ocean
o Energy management,
o Extension of deployment duration,
o Deployment and maintenance procedures,
o Implementation and exploitation costs,
o On shore organization: remote sensor control, emergency interventions,
o Synergy with other observatory components (e.g. AUV use for battery exchange,
data retrieval).
Two cost analysis have been performed inside ESONET WP5, one for stand alone winch
observatories, established by AWI for the ARCTIC conditions, and another one for the stand
alone acoustic observatories.
Objectives:
One objective is to identify the technical and cost related topics to be followed up specifically
in the Demonstration Missions using stand-alone observatories and corresponding to
communication. This panel will prepare a paper on common practices and give
recommendations on technical implementations.
4.3.2.2 Panel sessions
Panel P2.2 – “Design comparison-Stand alone observatories” led by Johannes Karstensen
(KDM-IFM-GEOMAR) and Jérôme Blandin (IFREMER).
Infrastructure visit: Prototype facilities, marine materials labs and tour of IFREMER.
Participants list:
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