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| − | + | Measuring temperature in the sea is important because this helps identify water masses and their origin. Various instruments have been developed to measure temperaure at depth inbthe ocean, including reversing mercury thermometers and more recently electronic sensors. | |
This picture [[File:temperature_sensors_Mk1_bottom_pressure_recorder.jpg]] shows a box of spare temerature sensors for use with the original deep sea tide gauge. | This picture [[File:temperature_sensors_Mk1_bottom_pressure_recorder.jpg]] shows a box of spare temerature sensors for use with the original deep sea tide gauge. | ||
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| + | See also CTD | ||
Latest revision as of 04:29, 16 May 2024
Measuring temperature in the sea is important because this helps identify water masses and their origin. Various instruments have been developed to measure temperaure at depth inbthe ocean, including reversing mercury thermometers and more recently electronic sensors.
This picture 
shows a box of spare temerature sensors for use with the original deep sea tide gauge.
See also CTD
