Bathythermograph Bellows
Item Name Code (INC) 17278
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An item consisting of two or more convolutions joined permanently with metallic rings specifically designed to flex and actuate a stylus mechanism in a bathythermograph.
Additional Information for Bathythermograph Bellows
Bathythermograph Bellows are a type of instrument used in oceanography and marine research. They are part of the supply class Geophysical Instruments, which falls under the supply group Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
Bathythermograph Bellows are designed to measure and record temperature and pressure changes in the ocean. They consist of a cylindrical metal housing with a flexible diaphragm or bellows inside. The bellows expand or contract in response to changes in pressure, which in turn affects the position of a temperature-sensing element.
When deployed in the ocean, the Bathythermograph Bellows is attached to a cable and lowered into the water. As it descends, the pressure increases, causing the bellows to compress. This compression is transmitted to the temperature-sensing element, which records the corresponding temperature at that depth.
Bathythermograph Bellows are commonly used in oceanographic research to study water temperature profiles, ocean currents, and thermocline dynamics. The data collected by these instruments helps scientists understand the physical properties of the ocean and its impact on climate patterns.
In summary, Bathythermograph Bellows are geophysical instruments used to measure temperature and pressure changes in the ocean. They are part of the supply class Geophysical Instruments in the supply group Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
Related Item Names for INC 17278 Bathythermograph Bellows
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 17278 Bathythermograph Bellows Page 1 of 1
- 218704-12
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: X