Q1: What hardware/software do I need to view the video stream?

A1: A modern Windows or Apple computer with at least 300 Kbps Internet connectivity. Your computer must have Windows Media Player installed to ensure that you have the correct VC1 plug-in.

Q2: How do I access the video stream?

A2: There are two methods to access the video stream from the internet. First, you can open your Windows Media Player, select File from the menu, open URL in new player, and paste the following link (http://powerlink.powerstream.net/003/00099/live1.asx). The advantage of this method is that the video is scalable to your own preference in Windows Media Player.

Second, you can participate in the online video and PowerPoing slide presentation by open the following URLs in your web browser at the designated time (EDT). Here, you will also be able to post questions to the scientists onboard the R/V Connecticut.

11:00AM (http://vbxevents.powerstream.net/003/00099/2006LiveDive01)

02:00PM (http://vbxevents.powerstream.net/003/00099/2006LiveDive02)

Q3: What video quality should I expect?

A3:The wireless network that NURC has established from the R/V Connecticut to Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center provides more than 25 Mbps of bandwidth over more than 25 miles distance. We are providing a DVD-quality MPEG-2 unicast into the GMHC boathouse and auditorium. We are also accomodating a wide range of educational, government, and public users groups by providing an online multimedia presentation that is hosted by PowerStream. The streaming video available through this website will be 320x240 pixels in size, 15 frames per second, and approximately 300 Kbps in throughput.