Glossary
The English version of our glossary is currently under construction and will be regularly updated.
Single-ping reading
A single-ping reading refers to the practice of gathering data with scientific instruments and using just one signal or “ping”. Single-ping readings are typically used in order to capture short-term impulses, whereas continuous readings are taken over extended timeframes. In hydrology and oceanography, Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) are often used to take single-ping readings of the flow speed, direction and turbulence in a river or ocean.