REINAS: the Real-Time Environmental Information Network and Analysis System
Proceedings of IEEE CompCon
Abstract
The Real-Time Environmental Information Network and Analysis System (REINAS) is a distributed system supporting the conduct of regional environmental science research at the desk top. Continuous real-time data acquired from dispersed sensors is stored in a logically integrated but physically distributed data base. An integrated problem-solving environment is under development which supports visualization and modeling. REINAS is intended to provide insight into historical, current, and predicted oceanographic and meteorological conditions. REINAS permits both collaborative and single-user scientific work in a distributed environment. abstract : distributed data base, heterogeneous data base, real-time data base, temporal data base, scientific data base, geographical information system, environmental monitoring.