Principles of Oceanographic Instrument Systems -- Sensors and Measurements (13.998), Spring 2004
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Author: Williams, Albert (Sandy), 3rd
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name:
M.I.T.
Collection Name: MIT OpenCourseWare
Abstract: This course introduces theoretical and practical principles of design of oceanographic sensor systems. Topics include: transducer characteristics for acoustic, current, temperature, pressure, electric, magnetic, gravity, salinity, velocity, heat flow, and optical devices; limitations on these devices imposed by ocean environments; signal conditioning and recording; noise, sensitivity, and sampling limitations; and standards. Lectures by experts cover the principles of state-of-the-art systems being used in physical oceanography, geophysics, submersibles, acoustics. For lab work, day cruises in local waters allow students to prepare, deploy and analyze observations from standard oceanographic instruments.
Details
Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Syllabi, Homework and Assignments, Activities and Labs
Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Graphics/Photos
Language: English
Additional Information
Geographic
Regional Relevance: All
