@prefix cpm: . @prefix dc: . @prefix dcat: . @prefix dce: . @prefix dct: . @prefix grg: . @prefix iop: . @prefix ns0: . @prefix ns1: . @prefix owl: . @prefix pav: . @prefix prov: . @prefix puv: . @prefix qudt: . @prefix rdf: . @prefix rdfs: . @prefix reg: . @prefix semapv: . @prefix skos: . @prefix sssom: . @prefix void: . skos:altLabel "Argo float" ; skos:definition "A generic term to describe a float that is part of the Argo array. Argo floats are autonomous, free-drifting profiling floats. Typically, a float descends to a target depth to drift where they are stabilised by being neutrally buoyant. At an appropriate interval, the float pumps fluid into an external bladder and rises to the surface while measuring temperature and salinity. Satellites or GPS determine the position of the float at the surface, and it transmits its data to a satellite. The bladder then deflates and the float returns to its original density and sinks to drift until the cycle is repeated. The Argo array is currently comprised of several float models such as PROVOR or APEX."@en ; skos:notation "SDN:B76::B7600006" ; skos:note "accepted"@en ; skos:prefLabel "Unspecified Argo float"@en . skos:member .