Computer Programs for Obtaining Sound Speeds from Digitized Environmental Data.
Abstract
A system of programs has been written in Fortran for obtaining sound speeds in meters per second from digitized depth vs temperature data, in most cases XBT's. Six separate programs were used to allow for human decisions at key steps in the process to ensure reliable results. Archival Nansen-cast data were used to calculate the grouped, avenged salinities. These values, along with the temperature data, are used to calculate sound speed from Leroy's second formula. Report-quality plots of the temperature and sound speed profiles are produced. This report explains the steps used, describes the programs completely, and gives examples of the outputs provided.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 28, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA027396
Entities
People
- David A. Nutile
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory