PROVOR I: TS, 2000m, Iridium

PROVOR I records salinity, temperature and pressure down to 2000m. Data and positioning are collected with GPS and transmitted through IRIDIUM satellite system by using SBD or RUDICS mode.

Main features:

 Sea Bird sensors proven metrology

 High sampling rate up to 2000 pts

 Up to 300 cycles

 Down to 2000 meters depth

 Self-ballasted float

 Two ways Iridium communication with remote control

 Easy connectivity using RF Bluetooth

Datasheet

Features and benefits

  • Qualified technology for ARGO Project
  • Sea-bird electronics proven CTD metrology
  • Self-ballasted float
  • High sampling rate up to 2000 pts
  • Up to 300 cycles at 2000 meters and 1000 pts
  • Down to 2000 meters depth
  • Sensors

  • Salinity
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Technical data

    FLOAT DIMENSIONS

    • Overall length: 225cm with antenna
    • Hull length: 170cm
    • Hull diameter: 17.3cm
    • Weight: 34kg
    • Hull anodized aluminium casing

    BUOYANCY CONTROL

    • Principle oil ballast with high pressure pump

    NUMBER OF PROFILES CAPABILITIES

    • >300 cycles: with 110 pts, 10 days / CTD in spot sampling / 2000 meters
    • >250 cycles: with 1000 pts, 10 days / CTD in continuous pumping / 2000 meters

    ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

    • Operating temperature -2°C to +35°C
    • Operating life up to 7 years at sea
    • Power supply Lithium cells
    • Operating depth: 2000 dBar

    Transmission

  • Iridium transmission