![]() ![]() The logistics and problems linked to implementation of the XBT network are unique but with some common aspects with other observational platforms. The XBT network is very complex to maintain and a strong collaboration between many organizations and countries is needed. Several XBT transects have been occupied for more than 20 years. Low Density mode (4 XBTs are deployed every 150-400 km along the ship track) has been largely discontinued in favor of Argo profiling floats. Frequently repeated transects are occupied approximately 18 times per year with XBT deployments at 100 km intervals. High Density transects are occupied at least 4 times per year and XBTs are deployed at approximately 25 km intervals along the ship track. There are 49 XBT transects recommended by the scientific community in High Density (also referred as High Resolution) and Frequently Repeated modes. XBTs are mostly deployed along fixed routes that are referred as "transects". ![]()
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