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Some Thoughts on Logistics, Mixing, and Power--J. N. Moum
Some Thoughts on Logistics, Mixing, and Power--J. N. Moum
Pages 70-72
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At the same time, climate scientists have been telling us that, under reasonable warming scenarios, there may occur significant changes in ocean circulation. If significant changes occur, will we have the resources available to properly observe them?
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On a different note, technical developments over the past decade or so have allowed deployment of relatively inexpensive, high data-rate, battery-powered instrumentation for extended periods. These developments include low-power surface mount electronics (originally developed for the space program)
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Interestingly, Google™ has applied for a patent for ship-based computing centers, to take advantage of both the available cooling water as well as the energy available from the "natural motion of the water." It seems that there is considerable effort from industry to eliminate long-range power transmission; maybe small, efficient power generators will be of help to oceanographers. Cabled observatories require long-range power transmission.
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