Illuminating the Hidden Planet The Future of Seafloor Observatory Science

Name: Illuminating the Hidden Planet The Future of Seafloor Observatory Science
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ISBN: 9780309070768

ISBN-10: 0309070767

ISBN-13: 9780309070768

Edition: 2000

Authors: Challenges and Opportunities Committee on Seafloor Observatories, Ocean Studies Board Staff, National Research Council Staff, Environment Commission on Geosciences

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Despite our reliance on the ocean and its resources, it remains a frontier for scientific exploration and discovery. Seafloor observatories - unmanned systems of instruments, sensors, and command modules - will have power and communication capabilities to provide support for spatially distributed sensing systems and mobile platforms. Illuminating the Hidden Planet is a voyage to the bottom of the sea, advancing oceanographic science further through long time-series measurements, to discover the mysteries of the deep that have, until now, avoided scientific opportunity.

Book details

List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: National Academies Press
Publication date: 10/11/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 153
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Executive Summary


Introduction


Challenges and Opportunities


Why Establish Seafloor Observatories?


Types of Seafloor Observatories Discussed in This Report


Major Proposed and Active Observatory Programs


The Scientific Potential of Seafloor Observatories


Role of the Ocean in Climate


Fluids and Life in the Oceanic Crust


Dynamics of Oceanic Lithosphere and Imaging Earth's Interior


Coastal Ocean Processes


Turbulent Mixing and Biophysical Interaction


Ecosystem Dynamics and Biodiversity


Seafloor Observatory Architecture: Technical Requirements


Moored-Buoy Observatories


Cabled Observatories


Other Requirements for Establishing a Seafloor Observatory Network


Sensor Technology


Power Generation Technology


Technological Advances in Data Telemetry Technology


Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Technology for Seafloor Observatories


Remotely Operated Vehicle Technology for Seafloor Observatories


Other Significant Issues Relating to Seafloor Observatories


Program and Project Management


Information Management


Education and Public Outreach


Findings and Recommendations


Findings


Benefits and Risks


Recommendations


References


Appendixes


Steering Committee and Staff Biographies


Symposium Participants


Symposium Program


Charges to Breakout Groups


Acronyms and Abbreviations