Ok data, let's dance!

OceanDataTools provides a suite of open-source tools for collecting and managing data created aboard oceanographic research vessels as well as manned, remotely operated and autonomously operated vehicles.

OpenRVDAS

A modular platform for developing custom data acquisition systems to support vessels or vehicles.
  • Capture data from serial / network / file
  • Filter, parse or modify data streams
  • Write data to file, network and/or database
  • Integration with InfluxDB / Grafana for rich web-based realtime dashboards
  • Easily add custom readers transforms and writers

OpenVDM

A flexible vessel-wide data managment system for organizing files from data acquistion systems
  • Organize data consistently from cruise-to-cruise
  • Provide safe and immediate access to data
  • Enforce directory and file naming standards
  • Notify technicians when problems arise
  • Automated backups of data for clients
  • Hooks for automating data workflows

Sealog

A modular platform for building custom event-logging solutions to support vessels or vehicles.
  • Easily capture scientific and operational events
  • Query/Export events by cruise, dive or with custom parameters
  • Integrate with 3rd-party systems like GPS, USBL and frame capture systems
  • RESTful API for developing reports and custom data products

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