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PROJECTS |
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Waterspace Management through
the Application of Space Technology |
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The concept of
waterspace management has been advanced by
CAST
as the ideal
process for employing cutting-edge technologies to ensure the
absolute control over a designated volume of water. |
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| As envisioned, the
elements of waterspace management as promoted by
CAST
could be employed to support Sustainable Fisheries Management,
Essential Fish Habitats, Marine Sanctuary Management, Spaceport
Operations, as well as Port and Maritime Security. |
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The Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary is an ideal location to
conduct a “proof-of-concept” demonstration of the technologies
that may comprise effective waterspace management. The
Sanctuary management team has already zoned areas of the
preserve in an attempt to establish varying degrees of
controlled access depending on the characteristics
of the particular zone. |
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CAST
intends to build upon this structure through the innovative
application of a variety of space technologies including
satellite tracking, monitoring, imagery, and data management.
These technologies will
be integrated into a variety of visual geospatial information
systems in
an effort to provide real-time management capabilities. |
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| Other high-end
technologies will also be included within the test parameters.
Several agencies, commercial enterprises, and academic
activities are participating in the test and the actual
fieldwork is expected to begin by the end of June, 2007. |
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| CAST
will maintain project progress reports on this website and
invites the participation of other interested organizations and
activities, especially those with compatible technologies and
funding support! |
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