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Menn, Marc Le

Instrumentation and Metrology in Oceanography

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Through research, physical oceanography aimsto solvethe numerous problems stated by thermal, optical and dynamical properties of the oceans. Instrumentation and Metrology in Physical Oceanographydescribes the means used in oceanography to determine physical properties of the oceansby medium ofin situ measurements. This book explores the theoretical functioningof sensors and instruments, as well as different practicalaspects of usingthese tools.The content of this book appeals directlyto technicians or engineers wishing to enhance their knowledge of instrumentationand applicationto environment surveillance.

Instrumentation and Metrology in Physical Oceanographydetails the functioning of sensors and instruments used to assess the following parameters in oceanography: temperature, conductivity, pressure, sound velocity, current in magnitude and direction, time and position with GPS, height of water and tide, waves, optical and chemical properties (turbidity), dissolved gas (O2, CO2), pH, nutrients and other dissolved elements.Furthermore, this book also elaborateson thedifferent means used toobtain measurements at sea (boats, drifting floats, moorings, undersea platforms, gliders…) and techniques currently being developed.

Keywords: quantities; oceanography; essential quantities; density; calculation; oceanography practice; systems; temperature; response time; vi; sensors; viscous; temperature sensors; heating; instruments; sensors

Author(s)
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year
2012
Language
en
Edition
1
Series
ISTE
Page amount
393 pages
Category
Natural Sciences
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9781118578131
Printed ISBN
9781848213791

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