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DEEP WATER ISOTOPIC CURRENT ANALYZER

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4040163
A deepwater isotopic current analyzer, which employs radioactive isotopes for measurement of ocean currents at various levels beneath the sea, is described. The apparatus, which can determine the direction and velocity of liquid currents, comprises a shaft having a plurality of radiation detectors extending equidistant radially therefrom, means for releasing radioactive isotopes from the shaft, and means for determining the time required for the isotope to reach a particular detector. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-018053
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3120304
OSTI ID:
4040163
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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