B4. Web-based Data Delivery Systems

Program for Computer Science or Engineering students

We maintain network of remote field data collection stations around southwest Florida. Data from these stations get transferred to our office server by telemetry systems and then integrated to online databases. The same data gets also collected by our program participants visiting the field sites on regular basis, fixing the instrumentation bugs and downloading data from CR dataloggers to PDAs and laptops for backup and verification purposes.

This assignment offers practical experience in developing web-based data delivery systems fed by low-cost telemetry system and scripting associated databases and websites.

List of main tasks:

• Study associated hardware to understand the telemetry feeding systems;
• Study associated software and programming languages (PC 208W, FTP applications, PHP, MySQL, Apache, Campbell Scientific DataLogger programming language etc.) to understand the telemetry processing systems;
• Design associated online databases structure fed by the telemetry;
• Develop scripts powering the databases systems websites and users interfaces;
• Test and debug newly developed websites;
• Develop intelligent systems, designated to automatically notify about actual situation of the telemetry system;
• Check data input and output in online databases to detect any malfunctions.

Do I fit the position?
If you want to enhance your knowledge in data delivery systems, in building and maintaining databases and related websites, then this is the right position for you.

Do I necessarily need visa to participate in your program?
Yes, if you are a non-US student. However, keep in mind that you might be also coming under Visa Waiver Program, if you qualify for that. For details on this visa-free traveling option, refer to here.

When can I come?
Any time, as our projects run all year round

How do I learn more or apply?
Submit On-line Application button at the bottom of this page.

I can't submit on line application. Can you help me?
If you face some technical difficulties, please download the Application form in Word, complete and email back to us with your CV and Cover Letter attached.