Oceanographic tools by

Exploration Tools

estefaniaespinosa2 — 2023-11-14 15:44:02 UTC

Advancements in technology enable systematic and noninvasive exploration of the ocean, closing the gap between imagination and understanding.

CTD

estefaniaespinosa2 — 2023-11-14 15:56:22 UTC

A CTD, or Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth profiler, is a scientific instrument used to measure essential physical properties of seawater at various depths in the ocean.

Satellites

gabrielaherrera20 — 2023-11-14 16:08:35 UTC

How are environmental Satellite data used to study the Ocean?

They can now use satellites to make a wide range of observations. These can include tracking ocean waves, analyzing currents and eddies, monitoring changes in sea level or global ocean carbon, or determining biological (phytoplankton) production.

Multibeam Sonar

gabrielaherrera20 — 2023-11-14 16:13:40 UTC

Multibeam sonar is a type of active sonar system used to map the seafloor and detect objects in the water column or along the seafloor.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

estefaniaespinosa2 — 2023-11-14 16:14:52 UTC

An example of GIS in Panama

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Human-occupied Vehicles (HOVs)

estefaniaespinosa2 — 2023-11-14 16:19:30 UTC

An example of HOVs use in Panama

estefaniaespinosa2 — 2023-11-14 16:23:05 UTC

An example of research vessels in Panama

estefaniaespinosa2 — 2023-11-14 16:32:29 UTC

Multibeam sonar in the Panama Canal

gabrielaherrera20 — 2023-11-14 16:34:46 UTC

The EM 3002 and EM 2040C multibeam echo sounders (used in the Panama Canal areas since the year 2011) have revolutionized the way that hydrographic surveys have been historically conducted over the years inside the Panama Canal.

Vessels

estefaniaespinosa2 — 2023-11-14 16:36:28 UTC

Research vessels are specialized watercraft crucial for scientific investigations in marine environments. These vessels serve as platforms for deploying technology, supporting education, and advancing research in fields like meteorology and remote sensing.

Learning test

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Technical Diving

gabrielaherrera20 — 2023-11-14 17:55:12 UTC

Technical diving is a more complex, and challenging, form of scuba diving. Technical divers rely on specialized training, equipment, and mixed gases to safely descend beyond the recreational limit to depths that can exceed 90 meters (300 feet).

Technical diving in Panama

gabrielaherrera20 — 2023-11-14 18:01:05 UTC

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

gabrielaherrera20 — 2023-11-14 19:19:40 UTC

Autonomous underwater vehicles, or AUVs are untethered from a ship, allowing the robots to complete pre-planned missions without direct control from an operator. After being deployed, an AUV collects high-resolution data, which are stored within the vehicle.

Environmental DNA (eDNA)

gabrielaherrera20 — 2023-11-14 19:53:31 UTC

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is the genetic material shed by organisms in the water column. By collecting samples of mucus, feces, or tissue particles, scientists can process eDNA to make new discoveries about marine life.

eDNA use in Panama

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