Low Frequency Acoustics and Profiling Floats

Abstract

The long-term goal of this and other related work is to extend the technical capabilities of profiling floats, so that they can be used in an increasingly wide range of scientific applications. Profiling floats usually provide data at 7-10 day intervals. In many cases it is desirable to be able to track the float between profiles, so that oceanographic features can be followed in detail, or in order to keep track of the float in regimes when it cannot surface, such as under sea ice. Acoustic (ie, RAFOS) tracking is one way to make this possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA628647

Entities

People

  • Stephen Riser

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Arrays
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Tracking
  • Acoustics
  • Analog Signals
  • Arrays
  • Electronics
  • Frequency
  • Hydrophones
  • Ice
  • Information Operations
  • Intervals
  • New Zealand
  • Ocean Currents
  • Oceans
  • Physics
  • Sea Ice

Readers

  • Oceanography.
  • Systems Analysis and Design