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Ocean Research Study Notes-9

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are essential for tasks like oceanographic surveys and pipeline inspections, enabling data collection in challenging environments. Satellite oceanography has transformed the field by allowing continuous global monitoring of ocean parameters such as sea surface temperature, ocean color, and sea level through remote sensing technologies. This approach provides crucial insights into ocean processes, climate change, and marine ecosystems without the need for direct contact.

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Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are essential for tasks like oceanographic surveys and pipeline inspections, enabling data collection in challenging environments. Satellite oceanography has transformed the field by allowing continuous global monitoring of ocean parameters such as sea surface temperature, ocean color, and sea level through remote sensing technologies. This approach provides crucial insights into ocean processes, climate change, and marine ecosystems without the need for direct contact.

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periods.

They are often used for tasks such as oceanographic surveys,


pipeline inspection, and search and rescue operations. The use of AUVs
reduces the need for constant human control and allows for data collection in
remote or hazardous locations.

Both ROVs and AUVs are critical tools for studying deep-sea ecosystems,
monitoring underwater infrastructure, and understanding complex
oceanographic processes.

SATELLITE OCEANOGRAPHY: A GLOBAL


PERSPECTIVE
Satellites have revolutionized oceanography, providing a means to study the
ocean on a global scale. Through remote sensing, satellites can continuously
monitor vast areas, collecting data that would be impossible to gather using
traditional ship-based methods. This technology is crucial for understanding
large-scale ocean processes and their impact on climate and marine
ecosystems.

Satellites measure several key ocean parameters. Sea surface temperature


(SST) is monitored using infrared sensors, providing insights into ocean
currents and heat distribution. Ocean color, which indicates phytoplankton
concentrations, is measured using visible light sensors. High phytoplankton
concentrations can signify productive fishing grounds and areas of significant
carbon absorption.

Sea level is measured with high precision using a technique called altimetry.
Altimetry involves bouncing radar signals off the sea surface and measuring
the time it takes for the signal to return to the satellite. These measurements
are used to track changes in sea level, which can indicate ocean warming and
ice melt. Wave height is also derived from altimetry data, providing
information on sea state and wave energy.

Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or


phenomenon without making physical contact with it. In oceanography,
remote sensing from satellites allows scientists to gather data on a global
scale, providing valuable insights into ocean processes, climate change, and
marine ecosystems.

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