The wave -height meter is also being developed but was not included 

 in the synoptic system, because the type of recording required is 

 not really compatible with vertical profile data. A considerable 

 number of synoptic reporting units should include reliable wave 

 meters in view of the importance of sea conditions to all phases of 

 ASWEPS. 



It has not been possible to do more than briefly outline some 

 ASWEPS requirements in this paper. With cooperation of Industry, 

 the value of information provided to the Fleet can be considerably 

 upgraded in order to make ASW operations more effective. 



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