h. In designing this instrument, consideration shall be given 
to utilizing this instrument on other than research or survey ships, 
i.e-, on ships conducting special current studies such as certain 
fleet units, commercial auxiliaries, oil exploration activities and 
the like. 
i. Shipboard monitoring components: 
(1) Computer/recorder capable of averaging current over varying 
time intervals as well as providing instantaneous values. 
(2) Visual analog and digital tape readout. 
(3) Electric or electronic sensor signals must be such as to 
permit the Master Shipboard Data Logging and Processing System to 
accomplish (1) and (2) above where this data logging and processing 
system is installed. Where this system is not installed, separate com- 
puting and recording equipment must be available to accomplish (1) and 
(2) above. 
Potential Users and Estimated Number of Units Which They May Requires 
ae U. S. Navy (basic research, applied research, hydrographic- 
oceanographic survey ships) - 50 to 250 
be. U.- S. Coast and Geodetic Survey - 15 to 30 
ce Certain activities of the scientific community - 20 to 40 
d. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries - 15 to 50 
Totals: 100 to 370 
Recommendation Where Instrument Should Be Researched and Developed: 
U. S. Industry. 
Relative Importance to U. S- National Oceanographic Program: 
Individual instrument priority 2. 
