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This article describes some of the technological tools used by ocean researchers and how they are employed. Users can read about the uses of satellites, shipboard computer systems, sonar systems, GIS (geographic information system), and hand-held computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) in oceanographic research. A variety of other moored, floating, or towed instruments are also descrobed. Links are provided to additional information on these technologies.
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