The DSHIP software, which is based on the Test Data Management System DAVIS,
is a highly scalable, flexible system used for recording, processing, visualizing, distributing,
and archiving measurement data taken at sea. It was originally designed to be employed on board research vessels.
However, its flexibility has made DSHIP a useful tool for a wide variety of applications in oceanography,
fisheries research and marine environmental monitoring.
Apart from the standard features it shares with the DAVIS software package,
DSHIP provides a number of additional functions, which meet the
specific requirements of marine applications
Recording of data from different instruments and via standard interfaces, such as
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Distribution of data on board the vessel, for example:
via configurable NMEA clients
via serial interfaces
via network interfaces
Visualization of data
through preconfigured standard displays
through freely configurable displays
in day/night switchover mode
on maps
Export of data via internet
Self-administrating system for unattended operation
In order to meet requirements of the typical operational environment of Remotely Operating Vehicles (ROV),
Werum offers a special ROV product configuration that is down-sized and has fewer client workstations.
Since 1997, DSHIP has been successfully installed on board large and mid-sized German research vessels. Two examples of vessels using DSHIP are the RV POLARSTERN, one
of the world's most powerful polar research vessels, and the RV MARIA S. MERIAN, a state-of-the-art ice margin research vessel.
For a complete list of installations and more detailed information on the DSHIP projects implemented by Werum, take a look at our
Marine Competence pages.