Field validation of a semi-spherical Lagrangian drifter

Authors

  • M. Gasser Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • J. Salvador Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • P. Sangrà Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • J. L. Pelegrí Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/scimar.2001.65s1139

Keywords:

Lagrangian drifters, drifter design, drag area ratio, oceanic vortex

Abstract


We present the design and field validation for the performance of a Semi-spherical Lagrangian Drifter (SELD). The SELD is a low-cost, low-technology, home-made alternative to much more expensive commercial Lagrangian drifters. An analysis of the SELD configuration shows that its drag area ratio is as good as TRISTAR and holey-sock drifters. Field results in a situation of near solid rotation within an oceanic vortex confirm that SELD and holey-sock drifters have an almost identical behavior.

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Published

2001-07-30

How to Cite

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Gasser M, Salvador J, Sangrà P, Pelegrí JL. Field validation of a semi-spherical Lagrangian drifter. Sci. mar. [Internet]. 2001Jul.30 [cited 2024Mar.28];65(S1):139-43. Available from: https://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/709

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