SEASOAR

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  • SEASOAR
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  • SeaSoar is a a towed, undulating measurement package. The moveable wings are contolled by a topside computer which sends up-down signals via the conducting tow cable. The wings are moved by a hydraulic unit which is powered by an impeller on the tail of SeaSoar. Data is returned to a topside computer network via the conducting cable. Additional info and pictures at "http://www.oce.orst.edu/po/research/barth/" [Source: Oregon State University]
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