Introduction to Ocean Science and Technology, Fall 2002
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- Author:
- John J. Leonard
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- M.I.T.
- Collection:
- MIT OpenCourseWare
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Abstract:
Introductory subject for students majoring or minoring in ocean engineering and others desiring introductory knowledge in the field. Physical oceanography including distributions of salinity, temperature, and density, heat balance, major ocean circulations and geostrophic flows, and influence of wind stress. Surface waves including wave velocities, propagation phenomena, and descriptions of real sea waves. Acoustics in the ocean including influence of water properties on sound speed and refraction, sounds generated by ships and marine animals, fundamentals of sonar, types of sonar systems and their principles of operation.
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi, Other
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Conditions of Use:
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