The Washington State Ferries High Speed Data Project is a Research & Development project to study the feasibility of providing technologies capable of very high data transmission rates for wireless networks in a mobile marine environment. WSF is installing a high speed network infrastructure onboard vessel in an effort to improve ferry security and system monitoring. WSF wishes to explore ways of increasing transmission rates, facilitate a larger number of real-time camera views and improve overall performance. Intellicheck Mobilisa has established the viability of that system. The initial project test location selection resulted in using the Fauntleroy/Vashon Island/Southworth Ferry route. A demonstration of promising technologies was performed in June 2007 at the Fauntleroy terminal, utilizing the MV Klahowya. Technological concepts resulted in the decision being made to perform the final evaluation at the same terminal utilizing the same ferry. During final evaluation testing, several issues developed, including interference from a WSF WI-FI installation, power issues on the MV Klahowya, and power issues at the terminal resulting from a generator installation. The decision was made to move the final evaluation to the Port Townsend/Keystone ferry route, where it was successfully conducted in March 2008.


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    Title :

    Washington State Ferries Wireless Connection High-Speed Data Project


    Contributors:
    J. Rabb (author) / S. Vandor (author)

    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    48 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English