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A derivative of the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences
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Edited By
John Steele, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Steve Thorpe, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, and Bangor University, U.K.
Karl Turekian, Yale University, Connecticut, USA
Description
Measurement Techniques, Sensors and Platforms is a derivative of the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, 2nd Edition and serves
as an important reference on current knowledge and expertise in one convenient and accessible source. Its selection of articles?all written
by experts in their field?provides extensive coverage of the instruments, sensors and platforms used in measurement today. It is an ideal
introduction to the physical, biological, chemical and geological properties of the ocean as well as an expert account of the methods
of measurement that are critical to the search for improved accuracy, precision and resolution, higher sampling rates and data storage
capacity, and the never-ending need for quality control and precision manufacturing.
Audience
professionals, researchers, and graduate students in the marine sciences
Contents
1. Research Vessels
2. Lowered, expendable or towed instruments
3. Moorings, floats and current meters
4. Underwater
vehicles
5. Sensors
5.1 Meteorology
5.2 Turbulence
5.3 Optical
5.4 Chemical
6. Acoustic methods
7. Satellite, aircraft or ship-borne remote sensing
Appendices
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Paperback, 0 pages, publication date: AUG-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-096487-4
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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