The Wirewalker: A Vertically Profiling Instrument Carrier Powered by Ocean WavesSource: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology:;2010:;volume( 028 ):;issue: 003::page 426Author:Pinkel, R.
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Goldin, M. A.
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Smith, J. A.
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Sun, O. M.
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Aja, A. A.
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Bui, M. N.
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Hughen, T.
DOI: 10.1175/2010JTECHO805.1Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Ocean wave energy is used to drive a buoyant instrument platform down a wire suspended from a surface float. At the lower terminus of the profiling range, the cam that rectifies wave vertical motion is released and the package, termed the Wirewalker, free ascends. No electronic components are used in the profiler, and only a few moving parts are involved. The Wirewalker is tolerant of a broad range of payloads: the ballast is adjusted by adding discrete foam blocks. The Wirewalker profiles 1000?3000 km month?1, vertically, with typical missions lasting from days to months. A description of the profiler is presented along with a discussion of basic profiling dynamics.
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| contributor author | Pinkel, R. | |
| contributor author | Goldin, M. A. | |
| contributor author | Smith, J. A. | |
| contributor author | Sun, O. M. | |
| contributor author | Aja, A. A. | |
| contributor author | Bui, M. N. | |
| contributor author | Hughen, T. | |
| date accessioned | 2017-06-09T16:37:35Z | |
| date available | 2017-06-09T16:37:35Z | |
| date copyright | 2011/03/01 | |
| date issued | 2010 | |
| identifier issn | 0739-0572 | |
| identifier other | ams-71185.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://onlinelibrary.yabesh.ir/handle/yetl/4213049 | |
| description abstract | Ocean wave energy is used to drive a buoyant instrument platform down a wire suspended from a surface float. At the lower terminus of the profiling range, the cam that rectifies wave vertical motion is released and the package, termed the Wirewalker, free ascends. No electronic components are used in the profiler, and only a few moving parts are involved. The Wirewalker is tolerant of a broad range of payloads: the ballast is adjusted by adding discrete foam blocks. The Wirewalker profiles 1000?3000 km month?1, vertically, with typical missions lasting from days to months. A description of the profiler is presented along with a discussion of basic profiling dynamics. | |
| publisher | American Meteorological Society | |
| title | The Wirewalker: A Vertically Profiling Instrument Carrier Powered by Ocean Waves | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 28 | |
| journal issue | 3 | |
| journal title | Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology | |
| identifier doi | 10.1175/2010JTECHO805.1 | |
| journal fristpage | 426 | |
| journal lastpage | 435 | |
| tree | Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology:;2010:;volume( 028 ):;issue: 003 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext |