The RCM9-A unique new instrument for measuring ocean currents and other oceanographic parameters

Author

Hovdenes, Jostein

Author_Institution

Aanderaa Instruments A/S, Nesttun, Norway

Volume

1

fYear

1996

fDate

23-26 Sep 1996

Firstpage

293

Abstract

The RCM 9 measures currents in the sea by use of a small acoustic Doppler sensor. This provides for an instrument with no moving parts, that is easy to install, and resistant to measurement degradation from fouling. In addition to current speed and direction the instrument also measures the temperature, conductivity, pressure and turbidity of the water. The instrument can operate for up to two years, recording all data internally or transferring data in real time by use of cable or acoustic link

Keywords

acoustic devices; flowmeters; oceanographic equipment; sonar; temperature measurement; turbidimetry; RCM 9; RCM9-A; acoustic Doppler sensor; acoustic instrument; direction; electrical conductivity; measurement technique; ocean; ocean current; pressure; sonar; speed; temperature; turbidimetry; turbidity; underwater equipment; Acoustic measurements; Acoustic sensors; Conductivity measurement; Current measurement; Degradation; Instruments; Oceans; Sea measurements; Temperature measurement; Velocity measurement;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

OCEANS '96. MTS/IEEE. Prospects for the 21st Century. Conference Proceedings

Conference_Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3519-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OCEANS.1996.572728

Filename

572728