FLIP. FLOATING INSTRUMENT PLATFORM

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Abstract:

A general non-technical summation is given of the construction, operation and potential of the RP FLIP. FLIP, i.e., FLoating Instrument Platform, is designed as a super-stable open-sea free-floating platform from which to conduct research in the field of physical oceanography primarily underwater acoustics to a scale heretofore impossible due to background noise and ship movement. Author

Author(s):
Bronson, Earl D. ; Glosten, Larry R.
Author Organization(s):
SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY SAN DIEGO CALIF MARINE PHYSICAL LAB
Annotation:
FLIP: A SUPERSTABLE FLOATING INSTRUMENT PLATFORM DESIGNED FOR OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH.
Pagination:
0001

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
R62 24
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*BUOYS, *OCEANOGRAPHIC SHIPS, BALLAST, DIESEL ENGINES, GENERATORS, HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSORS, PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT
Keyword(s):
FLIP, Most project 3
Report Date:
1962 Nov 01