Instrument

Description

Application

microSquid

Measures turbulent transport of temperature, oxygen, and conductivity. Sensing elements can be positioned in specific locations near a current meter, eg. Nortek Vector.

Lake and river measurements.

microRider

Small instrument package for integration with instrument systems. Measures turbulence microstructure from gliders, CTD, AUVs etc.

Long-term open ocean turbulence measurements.

VMP 200

Internally recording profiler for micro-turbulence. Provides up to 50 hours of continuous operation. Carries two shear probes and 1 thermistor that are recorded internally. 500m depth rating.

Coastal-zone measurement on ships with limited deck space or minimal electrical facilities.

VMP 500

Tethered microstructure profiler for measurement of dissipation-scale turbulence. Contains shear probes, thermistors, and CTD sensors. Can be powered by a car battery using an inverter.

Coastal-zone and shelf region measurement. Suitable for deployment from small vessels.

VMP 750/2000

Tethered microstructure profiler for measurement of dissipation-scale turbulence. Contains shear probes, thermistors, CTD, and other sensors. 2000 m depth rating.

Vertical profiler for shelf region and open ocean measurement.

VMP 6000

Internally recording profiler for deep ocean measurement of turbulence microstructure. Carries turbulence sensors, CTD, accelerometers, and 1 GB solid state disk. Instrument will return to the surface after reaching a programmed depth. 6000 m depth rating.

Vertical profiler for full ocean-depth measurement.

XMP

Expendable profiler with fibre optic cable. Measures two components of small scale velocity shear, temperature, and depth. 6000 m depth rating.

Single-use vertical microstructure profiler for measurement of the bottom or deep ocean.

 Custom Instruments

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