MICHAEL SHOEMAKER
➤ Electronics Technician
➤ 305-361-4527
➤ Mike.Shoemaker@noaa.gov
Michael Shoemaker ("Shoe") is an Electronics Technician who has been with the CHAMP program since the very beginning. He set up the first Northgate computer which ran Remote Bulletin Board System (RBBS) software to provide a telephone dial-in service, which gave daily listings of sea temperatures from the SEAKEYS Network of in situ temperature and meteorological sensors. Those data were later delivered to environmental managers, divers, and fishermen by a fax-modem set up by Mr. Shoemaker ("CoralFax"). Ultimately those data came to be displayed on the CHAMP web site. Mr. Shoemaker also facilitated the construction of the early Coral Reef Early Warning System (CREWS) stations, which were pylons at Lee Stocking Island, St. Croix, La Parguera and Saipan, and continues to be engaged in all sensor and electronic installation issues for CREWS stations as the network expands throughout the Caribbean. Shoemaker also helps with procurement and computer security issues for CHAMP and its parent organization, the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (OCED) of AOML.
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