Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter Flow Measurement from an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with Applications to Deep Ocean Convection

The authors present anew modality for direct measurement of ocean flow, achieved by combining the resolution and precision of an acoustic Doppler velocimeter with the mobility of an autonomous underwater vehicle. To obtain useful measurements. two practical integration issues must first be resolved:...

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Published in:Journal of atmospheric and oceanic technology 2001-12, Vol.18 (12), p.2038-2051
Main Authors: Zhang, Yanwu, Streitlien, Knut, Bellingham, James G, Baggeroer, Arthur B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Flow measurement
Marine
Ocean currents
Oceanic convection
Oceanography
Oceans
Underwater vehicles
Water flow
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Summary:The authors present anew modality for direct measurement of ocean flow, achieved by combining the resolution and precision of an acoustic Doppler velocimeter with the mobility of an autonomous underwater vehicle. To obtain useful measurements. two practical integration issues must first be resolved: the optimal location for mounting the velocimeter probe to the vehicle, and alignment of the velocimeter with the vehicle's attitude sensors.
ISSN:0739-0572
1520-0426
DOI:10.1175/1520-0426(2001)018<2038:ADVFMF>2.0.CO;2