Abstract :
The purpose of this system is to hold, rear and culture marine biota under conditions of con trolled temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. Each of the parameters is to be capable of wide range, rapid, and independent control. The physical requirements and limitations associated with parameter changes in the flow through system are examined. The problems of parameter interaction and, when applicable, the nonconservative nature of the parameters are also examined. A conceptual frame work within which to optimally examine and describe the control problem is developed and then used to determine system requirements. Several implementations are developed and a particular configuration is recommended.
Keywords :
geophysical fluid dynamics; ocean chemistry; ocean temperature; oceanographic techniques; seawater; turbidity; dissolved oxygen concentration; flow through system; marine biota culture; marine environmental simulation system; nonconservative nature; parameter interaction; salinity; turbidity; water temperature; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Filters; Ocean temperature; Optimal control; Shipbuilding industry; Temperature control; Testing; Water heating; Water resources;
