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Helicopter launching of surface and sea‐bed drifters
Author(s) -
Paskausky D. F.,
Nalwalk A. J.,
Murphy D. L.,
Kollmeyer R. C.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
geophysical research letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.007
H-Index - 273
eISSN - 1944-8007
pISSN - 0094-8276
DOI - 10.1029/gl001i001p00055
Subject(s) - drifter , oceanography , geology , mooring , coast guard , environmental science , meteorology , geography , lagrangian , physics , environmental protection , mathematical physics
The semi‐enclosed nature of Long Island Sound makes it ideal for surface and sea‐bed drifter studies. A U.S. Coast Guard H‐3 helicopter provided a “synoptic” launch within a half tidal cycle. Drifter releases were conducted on 18 June 1973 at a total of 50 stations in Long Island and Block Island Sounds. Drops were made at various altitudes and speeds in order to determine optimum release conditions.