Location

Meteorology Programs

Objectives

• Understanding oceanographic sensors to measurephysical properties of sea water

Outcomes

Use oceanographic sensors to measurephysical properties of sea water andcompute speed of soundSet up, test and verify oceanographicsurvey sensors to meet specificationsOutline wave generation processes anddiscuss mitigation tactics against theimpact of wavesExplain the objectives of seismic surveys and the equipment used to conduct such surveys

Course Contents

Physical properties of sea waterOceanographic measurementsWavesSeabed characteristicsMagnetic surveysSeismic surveysImpact of surveys