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An ocean bottom seismic observatory with near real‐time telemetry.
- Source :
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Earth & Space Science . Feb2016, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p68-77. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Abstract: We describe a new technology that can provide near real‐time telemetry of sensor data from the ocean bottom without a moored buoy or a cable to shore. The breakthrough technology that makes this system possible is an autonomous surface vehicle called a Wave Glider developed by Liquid Robotics, Inc. of Sunnyvale, CA, which harvests wave and solar energy for motive and electrical power. We present results from several deployments of a prototype system that demonstrate the feasibility of this concept. We also demonstrated that a wave glider could tow a suitably designed ocean bottom package with acceptable loss of speed. With further development such a system could be deployed autonomously and provide real‐time telemetry of data from seafloor sensors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23335084
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Earth & Space Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130526218
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/2015EA000137