Contact: Barbra Gonzalez
barbgo@rsmas.miami.edu
305-421-4704
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science

Univeristy of Miami CSTARS' 20m Antenna Provides Real-time Reception of Critical Maritime Data

Caption: 20 m. geosynchronous satellite communications antenna located at UM's CSTARS facility in South Miami-Dade County which will be used, along with other hi-tech equipment, to collect information on harbors and ports to protect US borders.

Credit: UM Rosenstiel of Marine and Atmospheric Science

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