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Current profiler

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004813

A specialized instrument that measures the speed and direction of fluid currents at multiple depths or altitudes simultaneously. Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) are a common type, using sound waves to determine water velocity through the Doppler effect. These devices provide detailed vertical profiles of currents in oceans, lakes, and estuaries.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004813
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004813",
  "term": "Current profiler",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A specialized instrument that measures the speed and direction of fluid currents at multiple depths or altitudes simultaneously. Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) are a common type, using sound waves to determine water velocity through the Doppler effect. These devices provide detailed vertical profiles of currents in oceans, lakes, and estuaries.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/current-profiler/"
}

Record 2,385 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.