Acoustic Technology for observing the interior of the Arctic Ocean
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
ACOBAR (212887)
Area
Environment including Climate change
Description
ACOBAR will develop an observing system for the interior of the Arctic Ocean based on underwater acoustic methods including tomography, data transmission and communication to/from underwater platforms, and navigation of gliders. ACOBAR offers alternative methods to the ARGO system, which cannot be used in ice-covered seas, based on platforms located under the sea ice. Data collection and transmission from the water column, the seafloor and the subseafloor will be possible in ice-covered seas.
Participating Countries
France, Germany, United Kingdom and United States.
Name of US Partner
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO, WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION
Contact
STIFTELSEN NANSEN SENTER FOR FJERNMAALING