Example of an ADCP vector plot. The red “X” is the location of the ship. The many arrows coming from the X show the magnitude and direction of currents at a variety of depths beneath the ship.
ADCP Vector Plot
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Example of an ADCP vector plot. The red “X” is the location of the ship. The many arrows coming from the X show the magnitude and direction of currents at a variety of depths beneath the ship.

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