SGER: Cooperative Ocean Index of Refraction Measurements byInterferometry

该计划的目的是评估俄罗斯通过测量折射率来确定海水密度的仪器的潜力。前苏联在这项研究（海洋折射率的原位测量及其数据的使用）上投入了超过35年的资金。一个直接的应用是确定海水的密度，作为电导率的替代方法。浅水区的结果非常令人鼓舞。美国和俄罗斯将进行合作，在此期间，适当的俄罗斯科学家将访问美国，描述和展示他们的仪器和方法。伍兹霍尔海洋研究所将提供实验室设施，以验证他们的设备，并与美国科学家共同进行测试。预计将对干涉仪以及所使用的算法进行准确的评估。如果令人满意，这些技术将在美国得到改进和进一步发展。

The objective of this program is to evaluate the potential of a Russian instrument for determining the density of the sea water by measuring the index of refraction. The former Soviet Union has invested in this research (the insitu measurement of the index of refraction of the ocean and the use of this data) for more than 35 years. One direct application is to determine the density of the sea water as an alternative method to conductivity. Results in shallow waters are very encouraging. A cooperative US/Russian effort will take place during which the appropriate Russian scientists will visit the US to describe and demonstrate their instrument and method. Laboratory facilities will be provided at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute to prove their equipment and test it jointly with US scientists. It is expected than an accurate evaluation of the interferometer as well as the algorithm used, will be done. If satisfactory, the techniques will be improved and further developed in the US.