CTD

views updated May 08 2018

CTD An instrument for measuring sea-water conductivity (from which salinity can be calculated), temperature, and depth (actually, pressure). A sensor unit is lowered through the water on the end of an electrical conductor cable which transmits the information to indicating and recording units on board ship.

CTD

views updated May 14 2018

CTD An instrument for measuring seawater conductivity (from which salinity can be calculated), temperature, and depth (actually, pressure), A sensor unit is lowered through the water on the end of an electrical conductor cable which transmits the information to indicating and recording units on board ship.

ctd

views updated May 14 2018

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