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JES APEX 231 Properties.

Table 2 lists some miscellaneous properties for APEX 231.

 
Table 2: Miscellaneous properties for APEX 231.
Mass 27175 g
Compressibility $\left(\frac{1}{v}\frac{dv}{dp}\right)$ $-2.51\cdot10^{-6}~\textrm{dbar}^{-1}$
Thermal expansibility $\left(\frac{1}{v}\frac{dv}{dT}\right)$ $6.9\cdot10^{-5}~^\circ\textrm{C}^{-1}$
 

Energy-related calibration data were collected from APEX 231 as part of our normal preparation applied to each float. These calibrations were performed with the internal organs of the float installed in our pressure test stand. Since these tests are performed hull-less then this allows the float to pump against pressure while permiting easy and direct access to all of the internal components.



 

Dana Swift, swift@ocean.washington.edu