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Understanding ADCPs: a guide to measuring currents, waves & turbulence with acoustic sensors
The purpose of this guide is to give you some background information about Doppler technology and the science behind it. This will help you to get…
Your guide to understanding and measuring ocean waves
This in-depth guide is designed for those who want to learn about waves in the ocean and how to measure them. After reading it, you should be able to…
Understanding vessel-mounted current measurement
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) measure the complex movements of currents in oceans, rivers and lakes with great accuracy. Traditionally,…
Subnero: Using acoustic modems with ADCPs
In this video series, Subnero explains the benefits of acoustic smart modems and how their SWIS-ADCP Edition is used with Nortek ADCPs.
Current meters contribute to sustainable seaweed farming in Puget Sound
Seaweed farming is a sustainable practice that both removes dissolved carbon from seawater and produces healthy, environmentally friendly food.…
Bolstering Vietnam’s coastal resilience with wave measurements
Home to some 20 million people and acting as a globally important agricultural area, the Vietnamese Mekong Delta faces various threats, including…
Investigating coral recovery on the Great Barrier Reef with acoustic instrumentation
Researchers at the Heron Island Research Station in Australia are using a Vector velocimeter to determine how much hydrodynamic energy it takes to…
Gathering current and wave data for coastal protection engineering in the Maldives
Find out how a marine consultancy relied on Nortek ADCPs for preliminary surveys of a lagoon in the Maldives ahead of the design and construction of…
How atmospheric and oceanographic research helps improve understanding of past climates and geology
Studying the formation of salt layers in the Dead Sea helps researchers understand Earth’s geological history and past climatic conditions.…
Exploring Mediterranean Sea waters with a state-of-the-art combined current profiler and echosounder
A test deployment in the Mediterranean shows how the Signature 100 current profiler – with dedicated echosounder functionality – provides…
Wind, waves and gravel transport: Studying coastal erosion in the Dead Sea
Coastal erosion is reshaping our world, threatening homes, industries and culturally important places. By taking advantage of the unique conditions…
