PROVOR CTS5 -with camera: fully BGC-ARGO compliant for R&D and demanding application

The PROVOR CTS5 -with camera- design is based on the ARGO PROVOR CTS4 float to integrate additional sensors tothe standard CTD. These are optical sensors from Satlantics, WetLabs or Aanderaa.

Qualified ARGO technology:

 Additional sensors to the standard CTD

 Fully BGC compliant

 6 core BGC ARGO variables and extras: oxygen, nitrate, pH, chlorophyll a, suspended particles, downwelling irradiance

 Underwater Vision Profiler Sensor (UVP6-LP)

 Up to 0.5 dbar resolution (average mode) and 0.1 dbar resolution (raw data mode)

 High sampling resolution (down to 1 sec)

 Improved Iridium RUDICS telemetry

 Down to 2000 meters depth

 Graphical user interface to set mission and acquisition parameters

 Self-ballasted float with increased buoyancy

 

Options that can be embedded:

 The ICE mode: it allows operation of the floats in the seasonally ice covered regions – without any loss of data during the under-ice period – through the development of Ice Sensing Algorithm. This algorithm is combined with a preprogrammed calendar with pre-defined scenarios according to seasons and can be modified remotely. 

 The MULTI-PARK mode: for navigation with several parking drift phases during the descent. It can realize up to 5 drift phases with independent durations.

Datasheet

Features and benefits

  • Qualified technology for ARGO Project
  • Multisensors
  • Self-ballasted float
  • Programmable surfacing time
  • Increased autonomy
  • Down to 2000 meters depth

Sensors

Seabird Electronics SBE 41 CP

  • Salinity
  • Temperature
  • Pressure

Exemple of BGC embedded sensors

  • Backscattering
  • Chlorophyll
  • CDOM
  • Transmittance Sensor
  • Irradiance
  • Dissolved Oxygen
  • Nutriement SUNA
  • pH Sensor
  • Underwater Vision Profiler Sensor

Technical data

FLOAT DIMENSIONS

  • Overall length: 225cm with antenna
  • Hull length: 170cm
  • Hull diameter: 17.3cm
  • Weight: 40kg

BUOYANCY CONTROL

  • Principle oil ballast with pump

NUMBER OF PROFILES CAPABILITIES

  • Depends on sensor consumption

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

  • Max operating depth: 2000 dbar
  • Operating temperature -2°C to +35°C
  • Operating life 4.5 years at sea
  • Power supply Lithium cells

Transmission

  • Iridium transmission