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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…
Accurate subsea navigation systems on ROV enables deep ocean research
Pelagic Research Services was looking to improve the accuracy of the subsea navigation systems on its ROV. Find out how Nortek’s accurate and…
Uncovering marine biophysical interactions with current meters
Zooplankton, a diverse group of mostly microscopic animals, are famed for their daily mass migrations to the sea surface from deeper waters. By using…
Accurate measurements of speed through water during America’s Cup training
Ineos Team UK needed accurate measurements of complex current flows while training for the America’s Cup in their sophisticated AC75 yacht. How did…
Identifying shallow-ocean currents in an unusual manta ray habitat with the Eco ADCP
Understanding why marine animals are using some places and not others is crucial to minimizing our impact on them. Recently, the new Eco ADCP has…
Understanding flow velocities to keep navigation channels open in sediment-rich Dutch waters
A high rate of sediment deposition makes maintaining narrow navigational channels through the shallow tidal flats of the Wadden Sea in the…
