All monitored parameters can be displayed on any computer with a web browser. Network file and printing services for IBM compatible PCs and UNIX computers are provided. A variety of programming languages are available for users to develop software specific to their needs. Users are encouraged to bring their own software for their specific applications. The following parameters are measured using a Coastal Climate WeatherPAK 2000 weather system.
Speed is resolved to a tenth of a knot.
The ship's gyro heading is taken from the synchro output of the ship's gyrocompass and is resolved to 0.1 degrees. A secondary wind speed and direction measurement is taken from the bridge anemometer. Direction is obtained from a synchro output and is resolved to 0.1 degrees. The water intake is located at the bow at a depth of approximately 8 feet. The seawater is passed through a debubbling chamber before salinity is measured.