Earth science

Earth science

Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.

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IGOSS Sea Level Program in the Pacific (ISLP-PAC)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A program established for the purpose of making monthly mean sea level data available to a wide circle of users in a timely fashion and to generate products that would be valuable ...

Cape Horn Current (CHC)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current found south of approximately 42°S along the coast of Chile. The west wind drift of the subtropical gyre veers south and becomes the Cape Horn Current at this latitude. ...

Carruthers residual current meter

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current meter designed to measure and record the residual current over a longer period of time. In a manner similar to that of the Ekman current meter, a device drops small ...

Vector Measuring Current Meter

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current meter used in oceanography that is effective at measuring near-surface currents since it is not as susceptible as some other meters to contamination from vertical ...

Vector Averaging Current Meter

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current meter used in oceanography that senses speed with a Savonius rotor and direction relative to its case with a vane assembly. An internal compass senses the orientation of ...

Mediterranean Undercurrent

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current originating from the dense Mediterranean Sea water overflowing the Strait of Gibraltar It cascades down the continental slope and equilibrates at depths of 500–1500 m in ...