driftlogg
Driftlogg refers to a systematic record of drifting phenomena, typically created by researchers, mariners, or environmental monitoring programs. It is used to track the movement of objects or substances carried by currents, winds, or diffusive processes. The term is especially common in oceanography and atmospheric studies, where drift data support the analysis of transport pathways, tracer dispersion, and nautical safety.
Etymology: The word combines drift, meaning movement caused by flow, with logg, a variant of logbook, reflecting
Content and methods: A driftlogg entry typically records time, location, drift velocity and direction, environmental conditions
Applications and significance: Driftlogg datasets support studies of coastal transport, pollutant dispersion, search-and-rescue planning, and climate-related
See also: logbook, drifter (oceanography), oceanography, drift current, trajectory analysis.