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acoustic Doppler current profilers (en)  

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  • Information An acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) is a hydroacoustic current meter similar to a sonar, used to measure water current velocities over a depth range using the Doppler effect of sound waves scattered back from particles within the water column.

    Created: 2/20/24

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