Resource Type
Web Link
Region
Arctic
Grade
High school and Up
Topic
Tools and Methods
Engineering
Oceanography
What is it and why do we use it?
A CTD — an acronym for Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth — is the primary tool for determining essential physical properties of sea water. It gives scientists a precise and comprehensive charting of the distribution and variation of water temperature, salinity, and density that helps to understand how the oceans affect life.
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