Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Oceanographer Instruments

Biological: Use a microscope to study plants or animal samples from the ocean or areas along the shore.

Chemical: Uses a thermometer to check the temperature of the water and evaluates the effect on plant and animal life.

Physical: Uses a current meter to study the changes and motions of the seawater.

Geological: Uses sonar to map the ocean floor and create bathymetric maps. Also study volcanoes and hydrothermal vents.

Geophysical: Uses a drilling ship to check beneath the ocean and conduct studies on oil and gas.

Engineer: Uses drafting paper to display the concepts for the development of technology for oceanographic research and development











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