Testing and validation of a new generation wave-in-ice buoy
Abstract
Dr Kohout is developing new and highly resilient wave detection sensors for the waters off of Antarctica. These measure wave height and direction in the sea ice infested waters off of Antarctica. This is new technology will add data and insights into new sensors and applications to the Code 32 Arctic Sea State DRI. Large storm-generated ocean waves propagating through sea ice have recently been found to have sufficient energy to break first-year sea ice hundreds of kilometers from the ice edge. Opportunities exist to expand on the existing small data set with new observations from a wave-in-ice experiment in the Ross Sea in 2017. However, prior to this experiment testing and design confirmation for a buoy through a deployment in the marginal ice zone is needed. This testing is proposed here, in conjunction with ONR supported “Sea State and Boundary Layer Physics of the Emerging Arctic Ocean” experiment..
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 03, 2017
- Source ID
- N62909151N118
Entities
People
- Alison Kohout
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy