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Author:   Antony Joseph (Formerly, Chief Scientist, CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   1.550kg
ISBN:  

9780124159907

ISBN 10:   0124159907
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   02 October 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Preface Acknowledgments 1. Oceanic Currents and Their Implications 2. The History of Measuring Ocean Currents 3. Lagrangian Style Surface Current Measurements through Tracking of Surface Drifters 4. Remote Mapping of Sea Surface Currents Using HF Doppler Radar Networks 5. Imaging of Seawater Motion Signatures Using Remote Sensors 6. Lagrangian Style Subsurface Current Measurements through Tracking of Subsurface Drifters 7. Horizontally Integrated Remote Measurements of Ocean Currents Using Acoustic Tomography Techniques 8. Eulerian Style Measurements Incorporating Mechanical Sensors 9. Eulerian Style Measurements Incorporating Non-Mechanical Sensors 10. Vertical Profiling of Horizontal Currents Using Freely Sinking / Rising Probes 11. Vertical Profiling of Currents Using Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) 12. Remote Measurements of Ocean Currents Using Satellite-Borne Altimeters 13. Conclusions

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Dr Antony Joseph has over 40 years’ experience in oceanography research on various aspects related to oceanographic sciences, ocean technologies, limnology, hydrology, meteorology, and surface meteorology technologies. He is currently retired but was Chief Scientist of the National Institute of Oceanography, India for 34 years where he conducted research in the areas of ocean currents, sea-level, and surface meteorological measurements. Dr Joseph has worked in numerous countries such as the UK, Norway, Portugal, France, Ghana, Singapore, Japan, South Africa, Russia, Australia, and USA on official capacity in connection with sea-level related research and operational activities. He has authored three Elsevier books: Tsunamis: Detection, Monitoring, and Early-Warning Technologies (2011); Measuring Ocean Currents: Tools, Technologies, and Data (2013); and Investigating Seafloors and Oceans: From Mud Volcanoes to Giant Squid (2016).

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