ARVOR DO: TS, DO, 2000m, Argos2

The ARVOR DO profiling float provides salinity, temperature, pressure and dissolved oxygen profiles up to 2000 meters deep.

Main characteristics:

 Designed for the core Argo mission

 Light and easy to deploy (less than 20kg)

 “Sea-Bird” proven CTD metrology

 Easy connectivity using RF Bluetooth

Datasheet

Features and benefits

  • Qualified technology for ARGO Project
  • Sea-bird electronics proven CTD metrology
  • Self-ballasted float
  • Up to 190 cycles at 2000 meters, 10 days, 112 points
  • Fully operational, light and easy to deploy
  • Sensors

  • Salinity
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Dissolved Oxygen
  • Technical data

    FLOAT DIMENSIONS

    • Overall length: 225cm with antenna
    • Hull length: 170cm
    • Hull diameter: 11.4cm
    • Weight: 20kg

    BUOYANCY CONTROL

    • Principle oil ballast with pump & valve

    OPERATION FEATURES

    • Operation depth until 2000 dBar
    • Number of profiles capabilities
    • Up to 190 cycles to 2000 bars/CTD pump in switched mode
    • Number of profiles programmable
    • Operating temperature -2°C to 35°C

    Transmission

  • Argos transmission