g. Qnsite Data Processing . The FRF is equipped with an onsite Data 

 General NOVA-4 minicomputer with the primary function of collecting, editing, 

 and analyzing the environmental measurements routinely collected. This com- 

 puter has the capacity to handle 64 channels of analog-digital data. While 

 this computer will not normally be available to outside users, it will be used 

 to obtain near real-time analysis of the basic environmental measurements. 

 This will permit users to obtain required data summaries while their experi- 

 ment is underway. 



Provisions have been made for users to record the output signal of a par- 

 ticular CERC gage or instrument. It may also be possible to have a special 

 magnetic tape created of the data from one or a number of the CERC sensors. 

 As mentioned previously, accommodations will be made (space permitting) for 

 sensitive instruments inside the laboratory building. If a long period of 

 recording of a special instrument is required, it may be possible to obtain a 

 channel in the NOVA-4. For additional information concerning the use of aata 

 collection equipment at the FRF, contact the FRF Chief. 



2. Living Accommodations . 



Because of the resort nature of the area, it is important when planning an 

 experiment to arrange for accommodations as early as possible, particularly 

 for the months of June, July, and August. There are sufficient year-round 

 facilities (hotels, restaurants, shopping centers) in the area to accommodate 

 any size group and budget. Table 1 summarizes some basic detils about the 2U 

 motels closest to the FRF. The milepost values given in the table refer to 

 the local reference system shown in Figure 8. Milepost 1 is the point where 

 route 158 divides into 158-Business, which follows along the ocean, and 158- 

 Bypass. Table 2 is a partial list of companies which handle house rentals. 

 Many of them have brochures describing their listings. The nearest campground 

 is located 1.6 kilometers south of the FRF. For further information contact: 



Ocean Beach Campground 

 Box 223D 



Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 

 (919) 261-2200 



More complete information on the area facilities is available in annual 

 brochures published by: 



(1) Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce 

 P.O. Box 90D 



Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 



(919) 261-2626 and (919) 261-2033 



(2) Dare County Tourist Bureau 

 P.O. Box 399 



Manteo, NC 27954 

 (919) 473-2138 



During the tourist season, the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce also operates a 

 vacancy referral service which identifies the motels with vacancies. 



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