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Record 1 1984-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Oceanography
CONT

Hydrographic Cast. ... Serial measurements of temperature and samples for salinity and other water analysis are obtained by attaching water-sampling containers ..., fitted with thermometers, to a hydrographic wire at suitable intervals and lowering this assembly into the ocean until the water samplers have been placed at the depths where measurements are required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Océanographie
DEF

Série d'instruments de prélèvement ou de mesure fixés sur le même câble pour être immergés simultanément.

Spanish

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