Platform

UpTempO
Upper layer Temperature of the Polar Oceans Buoy

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NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Overview

The Upper Layer Temperature of the Polar Oceans (UpTempO) Buoy was developed by the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory to measure ocean temperature in the photic zone of polar oceans. It has a hull diameter of 8.6 inches and an in-air mass of 232 pounds and is equipped with various sub-surface sensors to collect data on water conductivity, temperature, depth, and dissolved oxygen. It is designed for 12 to 18 months of continuous unattended operation and can be deployed in open water or sea ice conditions.