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Illuminating the hidden planet : the future of seafloor observatory science / Committee on Seafloor Observatories: Challenges and Opportunities, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council.
LIBRA GC65 .N38 2000
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Seafloor Observatories.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Oceanographic research stations.
- Ocean bottom.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 135 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, [2000]
- Contents:
- Challenges and Opportunities 15
- Why Establish Seafloor Observatories? 19
- Types of Seafloor Observatories Discussed in This Report 21
- Major Proposed and Active Observatory Programs 22
- 2 The Scientific Potential of Seafloor Observatories 25
- Role of the Ocean in Climate 26
- Fluids and Life in the Oceanic Crust 34
- Dynamics of Oceanic Lithosphere and Imaging Earth's Interior 41
- Coastal Ocean Processes 53
- Turbulent Mixing and Biophysical Interaction 57
- Ecosystem Dynamics and Biodiversity 63
- 3 Seafloor Observatory Architecture: Technical Requirements 71
- Moored-Buoy Observatories 71
- Cabled Observatories 77
- 4 Other Requirements for Establishing a Seafloor Observatory Network 79
- Sensor Technology 79
- Power Generation Technology 82
- Technological Advances in Data Telemetry Technology 83
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Technology for Seafloor Observatories 86
- Remotely Operated Vehicle Technology for Seafloor Observatories 92
- 5 Other Significant Issues Relating to Seafloor Observatories 95
- Program and Project Management 95
- Information Management 99
- Education and Public Outreach 100
- 6 Findings and Recommendations 102
- Findings 102
- Benefits and Risks 104
- Recommendations 105
- Appendix A Steering Committee and Staff Biographies 119
- Appendix B Symposium Participants 122
- Appendix C Symposium Program 125
- Appendix D Charges to Breakout Groups 129.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-116).
- ISBN:
- 0309070767
- OCLC:
- 45094327
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