Conductivity-temperature-depth profiler

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010441",
  "term": "Conductivity-temperature-depth profiler",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An oceanographic instrument, abbreviated as CTD, that measures the electrical conductivity, temperature, and pressure (which is converted to depth) of seawater. It is lowered through the water column from a ship or autonomous underwater vehicle to obtain vertical profiles of these properties. The data collected by a CTD are used to calculate salinity and density, providing insights into ocean stratification and circulation patterns.",
  "abbreviation": "CTD",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/conductivity-temperature-depth-profiler/"
}