The Miniaturized Autonomous Moored Profiler

Abstract

In this final technical report we have provided results of initial analyses into the design of a light-weight, autonomous, modular, bottom-up vertical profiling system named Mini AMP. The results of these analyses were used to produce a set of mechanical and electrical specifications and designs for the Mini AMP that emphasizes operational reliability, ease of use, and configuration flexibility. We believe that the results of this Phase I research effort demonstrate the feasibility of developing a Mini AMP system, positioning us to take this project to Phase II. We present a development pathway that will lead to the successful implementation and construction of the Mini AMP system. Our goal is to develop a multi-parameter, reliable, long-term vertical profiling capability that promise to significantly advance observational science and monitoring of coastal waters. The Mini AMP system will provide a reliable, easy to maintain, and rapidly deployable/recoverable solution to obtaining long term, high vertical resolution profiles of important physical and bio-optical properties in coastal regions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 20, 2004
Accession Number
ADA425917

Entities

People

  • Andrew H. Barnard

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Chemistry
  • Coastal Regions
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Compression
  • Electronics
  • Energy Consumption
  • Frequency
  • Information Operations
  • Measurement
  • Military Operations
  • Optical Detectors
  • Optical Properties
  • Reliability
  • Systems Engineering

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