Overview

Diagram of the network: camera units at nodes, each with a PC, connected over the Internet to a central server that runs correlation, trajectory and brightness analysis

Goal

Expand and improve a ground-based Allsky camera network to aid in the research of atmospheric phenomena, centered around the detection and tracking of the atmospheric impacts of large Bolides in support of U.S. Near Earth Object (NEO) Impact and Hazard Mitigation Programs.

Objectives

Deploy a network of Allsky cameras around the Globe
Develop a network to access data, archive data, and make the data available for processing and analysis by interested parties
Develop software tools for calibration, removal of detector effects and anomalies, automatic correlation among stations, and automatic trajectory computation
Develop a companion multi-band radiometer to improve the diagnostic capability of the camera network
Develop a next-generation, High-Definition (HD) Allsky camera with autonomous, remote operations capabilities for deployment anywhere

What are we building?

Cameras: Uplooking wide-field, HD video
Network: Volunteer and autonomous nodes around the Globe
Server: Central server to correlate and catalog events and provide a forum for collaboration

Past and Current Camera Locations

node is online (circle: approximate coverage area) deployed, not online

Every node on record is shown: 47 online now, 75 in all. Click a marker to open that node.