Moored Oceanographic Instrumentation for Studies of Ocean Dynamics and Turbulence
Abstract
Moored observations of physical oceanographic parameters have been crucial elements of past and current ONR-funded studies. Using a variety of instrumentation on subsurface, full-depth ocean moorings, we have collected highly resolved time series of velocity, stratification and turbulent dissipation rate that 1) contain information on a myriad of processes, over a range of temporal scales (from sub-tidal to annual) and from a few meters to full ocean depth scales, 2) enhance and contextualize shipboard observations and measurements from autonomous systems and 3) validate operational and regional modelling efforts. To maintain and enhance our ability for full-depth moored observations in future ONR research initiatives we request funding a) to purchase off-the shelf instrumentation and mooring gear and b) to mechanically integrate newly in-house developed turbulence sensors into existing McLane moored profilers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 20, 2019
- Source ID
- N000141912659
Entities
People
- Gunnar Voet
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of California, San Diego