CONCEPT FOR A WAVE DRIVEN, MECHANICAL ARTIFICIAL UPWELLING DEVICE (M.A.U.D.)

摘要

In this paper the authors (two mechanical engineers and one biologist) present the concept of a wave driven Mechanical Artificial Upwelling Device (MAUD-1) to pump deep ocean waters into surface layers and mix it there, thus increasing plankton production and leading ultimately to CO_2 binding, fish stock enhancement, shore protection and water temperature control. The article describes some of the existing upwelling devices. It outlines the technical principle and gives a conservative performance simulation of MAUD-1. The biological background is presented and the conditions for promising MAUD-1 testing areas are developed. The authors whish to stimulate the discussion among the research community, to increase the interest and chances for the realisation of a first MAUD-1 project in the near future.