'Return to Titanic' Expedition Streamed Live over Internet, Internet2 with Technology from VBrick Systems.Business Editors/Science Writers/High-Tech Writers MYSTIC, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2004 Reliable, Portable Networked Video Appliances Distribute Real-Time Video of Groundbreaking Educational Underwater Expedition Nearly 20 years after legendary marine explorer Dr. Robert Ballard Robert Duane Ballard, Ph.D., (born June 30, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas) is an oceanographer most noted for his work in underwater archaeology. He is most famous for the discoveries of the wrecks of the RMS Titanic in 1985, the battleship Bismarck discovered the sunken remains of the R.M.S. Titanic, he will return on an educational and scientific expedition with Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration (MAIFE MAIFE Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration (Mystic, CT) ), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and (NOAA NOAA abbr. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. NOAA - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; ) and other mission partners to investigate the factors accelerating its deterioration. With MPEG-4 video technology from VBrick Systems, Inc., the world will be able to witness the extraordinary expedition live over the Internet and Internet2 at www.ExploreTheSea.com, 24 hours a day from May 30 through June 9, and via Internet 2 four times a day to MAIFE Immersion Project sites across the country, including the Mystic campus, June 4 - June 9 in an exciting new live expedition program entitled TitanicLIVE!. "My return to the Titanic will demonstrate that anyone in the world can now visit -- even the most remote locations -- via modern technology," said Dr. Ballard, President of the Institute for Exploration at Mystic Aquarium and a National Geographic Society National Geographic Society U.S. scientific society founded in 1888 in Washington, D.C., by a small group of eminent explorers and scientists “for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge. Explorer-in-Residence. "With VBrick's revolutionary video solutions, scientists, educators and students around the world can understand the history that the Titanic has to offer without actually being on the ship. The technology and their expertise in consulting have enabled a long term vision of mine to be brought to life, and the scientific missions we are involved with to be delivered to children across the nation." VBrick Systems has provided Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration with several portable, reliable networked video appliances and critical expertise that will allow a worldwide audience to watch as Dr. Ballard and teams from NOAA, Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and other institutions diagram the ship and conduct analysis of its deterioration. As the unmanned undersea Remotely Operated Vehicle Remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) is the common accepted name for tethered underwater robots in the offshore industry. ROVs are unoccupied, highly maneuverable and operated by a person aboard a vessel. (ROV ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle ROV Real Options Valuation ROV Return on Value ROV Range of View ROV Rostov, Russia - Rostov (Airport Code) ROV Roll-Over Valve (automotive fuel tanks) ROV Range of Value ) Hercules navigates the wreck of the Titanic, it will send real-time video via a satellite uplink operated by EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. and delivered to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and its Immersion Project sites all over the country, the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography oceanography, study of the seas and oceans. The major divisions of oceanography include the geological study of the ocean floor (see plate tectonics) and features; physical oceanography, which is concerned with the physical attributes of the ocean water, such as , National Geographic Society headquarters and other locations. A VBrick appliance residing at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration then simultaneously encodes the video into DVD-quality MPEG-2 video and the lower bandwidth MPEG-4 video suitable for the Internet. The MPEG-2 video is sent via IP multicast A one-to-many transmission of data over an IP network. It is used for a myriad of purposes including updating routers, announcing and discovering services and streaming media. IP multicast saves network bandwidth, because packets are transmitted as one stream over the backbone and only over the Internet2, an advanced high-speed digital network that interconnects more than 200 universities and other organizations. Educational institutions equipped with Internet2 access and VBrick's free StreamPlayer software or a VBrick decoder can witness the discoveries as they are being made in the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean [Lat.,=of Atlas], second largest ocean (c.31,800,000 sq mi/82,362,000 sq km; c.36,000,000 sq mi/93,240,000 sq km with marginal seas). Physical Geography Extent and Seas . The MPEG-4 video is streamed from the VBrick over the public Internet at www.ExploreTheSea.com, where it can be accessed and viewed by those with a broadband Internet See broadband. connection. Professionally produced live educational video segments are available via password access to designated Immersion Project sites around the country via the www.returntotitanic.com web site and through the Immersion Project website at mysticaquarium.org. Thus, scientists and scholars from around the world can share the rich experience of the Titanic expedition through live sight and sound at the click of a mouse. "VBrick is honored to play a role in his journey to the world's most famous ship, furthering the mission of bringing the wonder of science directly to students worldwide," said Richard Mavrogeanes, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of VBrick Systems, Inc. "It also goes to the heart of what VBrick is about -- easily and affordably extending the reach of video communications to anyone, anywhere, at anytime." The VBricks are uniquely able to address the video needs of this landmark project. The VBXcast (MPEG-4 version) is a portable network video appliance that connects easily to standard video devices such as a video camera, DVD player, VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. or other video feed. It compresses the video and audio into industry-standard MPEG-4 format and delivers the stream over any network to PCs and set-top boxes. MPEG-4 uses bandwidth more effectively, allowing it to extend the reach of visual communication to everyone with Internet access. The award-winning VBXcast is very easy to use and is an excellent network citizen. Coupled with MPEG-2 encoding capability, the VBricks used by the Immersion Project -- a live interactive exploration project developed by Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and the Immersion Institute -- are powerful tools for bringing the power of live sight and sound to the world. Sponsors of this year's expedition include NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration, the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Channel
Jason, in Greek mythology, son of Aeson. When Pelias usurped the throne of Iolcus and killed (or imprisoned) Aeson and most of his descendants, Jason was smuggled off to the centaur Chiron, who reared him secretly on Mt. Pelion. Foundation for Education and the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography. About VBrick Systems, Inc. VBrick Systems, Inc. manufactures simple, reliable video solutions that enhance communications and reduce costs for organizations large and small. VBrick enables enterprises to benefit from high quality visual communications through networked video appliances. VBrick MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). video solutions provide the simplest and most dependable visual communications to businesses, educational institutions and government agencies ranging in use from distributing news and information and distance learning to training and surveillance. Based in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA, VBrick Systems' products are distributed through industry-leading value-added resellers, system integrators and distributors. Find out more at www.VBrick.com. About Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is a non-profit organization. Proceeds go to the development and execution of educational programs, marine research, marine rescue and releases, and expeditions. For additional information on Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration please visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/ |
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