Analysis of Fleet Reports of Bioluminescence in the Indian Ocean

Abstract

From June 1980 to June 1981, units of the Seventh Fleet stationed in the Indian Ocean have sent reports of bioluminescence and ancillary data to the Naval Research Laboratory to aid its study of the geographical and seasonal distribution of bioluminescence in the oceans. The results of the analysis of these reports is presented in this publication. The appearance of characteristic bioluminescent phenomena, including displays, is described. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1981
Accession Number
ADA109133

Entities

People

  • R. V. Lynch Iii

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arabian Sea
  • Bioluminescence
  • Boundary Layer
  • Deep Water
  • Fluid Flow
  • Indian Ocean
  • Low Light Levels
  • Luminescence
  • Military Research
  • Moonlight
  • Observation
  • Observers
  • Oceans
  • Shallow Water
  • Spatial Distribution
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Water

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