Air-Sea Interaction Spar Buoy Systems

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVES The quest to obtain better and direct measurements of the air-sea fluxes in storm conditions led to the design of a stable floating platform which allowed measurements of turbulence in the atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers with minimal corrections. The air-sea interaction spar ASIS buoy fulfills these requirements with minimal flow distortions and a modular design. Specific objectives are 1 To improve the structural design of ASIS to withstand extreme air-sea interaction conditions as those in hurricanes and typhoons. 2 To use better measurement strategies and instrumentation that provide high-resolution turbulence and flux measurements near the air-sea interface. 3 To improve the data acquisition system to allow storage or longer data records and extend autonomous operations to six months. 4 To use more rugged wave staff wires in storm-forced sea states.

Author(s):
Graber, Hans C. ; Williams, Neil J.
Author Organization(s):
MIAMI UNIV FL
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept.
Pagination:
0005

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-09-1-0392
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; AI and Machine Learning
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*AIR WATER INTERACTIONS, *SPAR BUOYS, TURBULENCE, FLUX(RATE), DATA ACQUISITION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Keyword(s):
ASIS(AIR SEA INTERACTION SPAR), ASIS BUOYS
Report Date:
2009 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Sep 08