Ocean Observing with Gliders
This activity will expose students to the characteristics, functions and benefits of having gliders as tools for ocean observation. Students will investigate the movement of gliders by performing a simple simulation.
Authors: Carmelina Livingston, Steve Seal, Anne McCarthy; EARTH 2010
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