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Deploying a vessel-mounted ADCP on a USV to survey currents in a complex river environment
If a river crossing can be mapped using a USV instead of field personnel, then the risk to life is considerably reduced. Ultrabeam Hydrographic…
Flexible ADCP sensor solution for rapid inshore deployments of USVs
For HydroSurv, the capacity to quickly install and easily operate sensors on its USVs permits collection of critical environmental data at short…
Studying water flow to maximize coral growth on reefs
A coral reef research team at San Diego State University is building floating structures called “Coral Arks” to learn more about the conditions coral…
Studying environmental DNA and ocean currents to locate fish aggregations in Puerto Rico
Marine scientists in Puerto Rico are investigating if water samples can be used to determine what types of fish and other organisms are present in an…
Providing current and wave data to the offshore wind energy industry
Nortek is supporting metocean survey and consulting company Partrac Ltd to provide floating windfarm developers with detailed and accurate data on…
Improving port operations in Brazil with real-time metocean monitoring
Metocean monitoring systems in ports have become increasingly popular in recent years. In what ways can such environmental data improve operations in…
Supporting ocean conservation in reef habitats with the Eco current profiler
The innovative ocean conservation organization Blue Latitudes Foundation used the Eco ADCP to better understand the marine environment by artificial…
Wave monitoring helps coastal risk management in Barbados
The Caribbean island of Barbados is well known for its tropical scenery, rich culture and crystal-blue ocean waters. To conserve these healthy…
Using ADCPs to unravel the dynamics between sea ice, ocean and climate
Collecting useful and reliable data on sea ice in the Arctic is essential to understand the factors affecting the global climate. How can researchers…
Using ADCPs for world-class wave and ice research in the Arctic
Major changes are occurring in the ocean. Climate change and subsequent melting sea ice are not necessarily good changes. Why are acoustic Doppler…