Wave measurements on sea ice: developments in instrumentation

Authors: Doble, M.J.; Mercer, D.J.L.; Meldrum, D.T.; Peppe, O.C.

Source: Annals of Glaciology, Volume 44, Number 1, November 2006 , pp. 108-112(5)

Publisher: International Glaciological Society

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Abstract:

Traditional methods of measuring the propagation of waves originating from ocean swell and other sources have relied on wire strain gauges, accelerometers or tiltmeters. All methods required constant attention to keep in range, while data recovery has demanded that the instrument site be revisited. In this paper, we describe the use of ultra-sensitive tiltmeters and novel re-zeroing techniques to autonomously gather wave data from both polar regions. A key feature of our deployments has been the use of the Iridium satellite communications system as a way of ensuring continuous data recovery and remote control of the instrumentation. Currently four instruments have been successfully reporting from the Arctic Ocean for over 18 months, with two further units deployed in 2005, one in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica, and one additional unit in the Arctic.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.3189/172756406781811303

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