ARVOR I: TS, 2000m, Iridium
The ARVOR I profiling float provides profiles of salinity, temperature and pressure with position information through an integrated GPS receiver. The data is transmitted via the Iridium satellite network.
Qualified technology for ARGO project
Sea Bird electronics proven CTD metrology
GPS positioning
Iridium SBD transmission
Up to 300 cycles, 10 days
High sampling rate capability up to 2000 pts
Easy connectivity using RF Bluetooth
Fully operational, light and easy to deploy float
Weight: 20 kg
Self-ballasted float
Ice detection
DatasheetSensors
Technical data
FLOAT DIMENSIONS
- Overall length: 225cm with antenna
- Hull length: 170cm
- Hull diameter: 17.3cm
- Weight: 20kg
BUOYANCY CONTROL
- Principle oil ballast with pump & valve
OPERATION FEATURES
- Operation depth until 2000 dBar
- Number of profiles capabilities
- Up to 300 cycles at 110pts 2000 bars/CTD
- Number of profiles programmable
- High sampling capability: up to 2000 pts
