A multi-sensor oceanographic measurement system for coastal environments

Marinna A. Martini; William J. Strahle

doi:10.1109/oceans.1992.607662

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A multi-sensor oceanographic measurement system for coastal environments

Marinna A. Martini·William J. Strahle

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An instrument system has been developed for long-term sediment transport studies that uses a modular design to combine off the shelf components into a complete and flexible package. A common data storage format is used in each instrument system so that the same hardware can be assembled in different ways to address specific scientific studies with minimal engineering support and modification. Three systems have been constructed and successfully deployed to date in two different coastal environments.

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Marinna A. Martini, William J. Strahle. 1993. A multi-sensor oceanographic measurement system for coastal environments. https://doi.org/10.1109/oceans.1992.607662

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