Measurement for the Sea: Supporting the Marine Environment and the Blue Economy

The sea has always been a vital medium for communication, commerce, and contact among population centers, and its health is a critical challenge for the survival of all humanity. Measuring and monitoring techniques are key tools for managing the marine environment and supporting the Blue Economy. This book provides an anthology of tutorials covering topics such as marine hydrography, meteorology, instrumentation, calibration, traceability, underwater acoustic investigation, remote sensing, measurement of waves, monitoring networks, marine geology, and animal species. It will be of interest to a broad audience of scientists, engineers, economists, and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 321 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

In the annals of human history, the sea has consistently held a privileged position as a vital conduit for communication, trade, and inter-population connectivity. It serves as an indispensable ecosystem, a priceless reservoir, and a bountiful source of sustenance for all living organisms. Consequently, the preservation of its health poses a paramount challenge to the survival of humanity, particularly in the face of the relentless threat posed by global warming, which targets one of the most vital environmental components. Measuring and monitoring techniques assume paramount importance in managing the marine environment and fostering the growth of the Blue Economy. With this visionary perspective, the Metrology for the Sea (MetroSea) series of annual international events was initiated in 2017. The growing success of these events has given rise to this comprehensive book, which serves as an anthology of tutorials covering a diverse range of topics of relevance to a wide readership.

The book encompasses two broad application domains: marine hydrography and meteorology. It then delves into the instrumentation employed for measurement at sea, addressing typical metrological concerns such as calibration and traceability for both physical and chemical quantities. Key techniques, including underwater acoustic investigation, remote sensing, wave measurement, and monitoring networks, are explored alongside marine geology and the surveillance of animal species. Furthermore, the economic and legal aspects of metrology for navigation are examined, providing a holistic understanding of this field.

This unparalleled broad perspective on measurement for the sea holds immense appeal to a diverse audience of scientists, engineers, economists, and students alike. It serves as a valuable resource for advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the marine sector, contributing to the sustainable development of our oceans and the well-being of future generations.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030820268
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022