Published 1994
by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, Mass .
Written in English
Knowledge of the absolute wind velocity near the surface of the ocean is a requirement of the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) and other large programs directed towards understanding air-sea interactions and how ocean circulation and climate are interrelated. The measurement is made possible using IMET (Improved METeorology) modules, a next generation meteorological data acquisition system developed as part of the WOCE program. An IMET system consists of a set of intelligent modules for each measurement variable, with data being recorded on a computer, typically PC-based. The IMET wind module includes a propeller for wind speed, a vane and optical encoder for wind direction, a flux gate compass for the north reference, and microprocessor-based electronics for control and data formatting. The IMET Global Positioning System (GPS) module includes a five chanel GPS receiver and microprocessor based electronics for control and data formatting. These modules, as part of the complete measurement suite, result in a self-contained system that can make accurate measurements from research ships, drifting and moored buoys, and volunteer observing ships (VOS).
Edition Notes
| Other titles | IMET., Improved meteorological measurements from buoys and ships. |
| Statement | by David S. Hosom, Robert A. Weller and Geoffrey P. Allsup. |
| Series | IMET TR -- 94-01., WHOI -- 94-19., WHOI (Series) -- 94-19. |
| Contributions | Allsup, Geoffrey P., Weller, Robert A., World Ocean Circulation Experiment., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. |
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| Pagination | 21 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 21 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL15400675M |
