Oceanographic moorings

The Technical Guide for Mooring and Operations of Scientific Equipment at Sea

The collection of accurate data in the oceans depends directly on the stability and security with which instrumentation is placed in the marine environment. In "Oceanographic Moorings - Practical Description", the expert J. Mattos Caldas offers an indispensable technical and operational manual for those working at the intersection of marine engineering and science.

The book details the methods, calculations, and dynamics of mooring and deployment of scientific equipment in the water column. It is a work designed to guide research teams in mission planning, safeguarding expensive sensors (such as current meters, temperature sensors, and samplers), and mitigating the severe risks caused by currents, waves, and marine corrosion.

An essential investment with the rigorous seal of Edições de Marinha, recommended for oceanographers, naval engineers, biologists, hydrographers, and maritime operations technicians who seek to apply the best nautical practices in modern science.

Author: J. Mattos Caldas (Caldas, J. Mattos)

Publisher: Edições de Marinha

Year of Publication: 2024

Areas of Interest: Physical Oceanography, Hydrography, Marine Engineering, Naval Operations, Scientific Instrumentation.

Approach: Practical description, handling of cables, anchors, buoys, moorings, and material safety in the water column.