Illustration of the bottom (hull) of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The transducers are located on the hull of the ship in a fairing, which is an external structure added to the hull to reduce drag and help ensure the collection of good quality data.
Hull of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer
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Illustration of the bottom (hull) of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The transducers are located on the hull of the ship in a fairing, which is an external structure added to the hull to reduce drag and help ensure the collection of good quality data.
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