Book description
Through research, physical oceanography aims to solve the numerous
problems stated by thermal, optical and dynamical properties of the
oceans. Instrumentation and Metrology in Physical
Oceanography describes the means used in oceanography to determine
physical properties of the oceans by medium of in situ
measurements. This book explores the theoretical functioning of
sensors and instruments, as well as different practical aspects of
using these tools. The content of this book appeals directly to
technicians or engineers wishing to enhance their knowledge of
instrumentation and application to environment surveillance.
Instrumentation and Metrology in Physical Oceanography details
the functioning of sensors and instruments used to assess the
following parameters in oceanography: temperature, conductivity,
pressure, sound velocity, current in magnitude and direction, time and
position with GPS, height of water and tide, waves, optical and
chemical properties (turbidity), dissolved gas (O2,
CO2), pH, nutrients and other dissolved
elements. Furthermore, this book also elaborates on the different
means used to obtain measurements at sea (boats, drifting floats,
moorings, undersea platforms, gliders…) and techniques currently being developed.
