Attention:
The altimeter is part of the CTD Probe with Carousel Water Sampler.
Please note that operations of the CTD Watersampler requires experienced scientific staff on board. The system is not operated by the ship's crew. Announce operations with the CTD Watersampler to AWI-Logistics prior to the cruise and clarify the data transfer after the cruise.
Summary
The PSA-916 Sonar Altimeter is a underwater acoustic product. It generates a narrow beam acoustic signal and measures the travel time for the signal to bounce back from the target surface thus providing information about the distance to the ground.
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Benthos |
|---|---|
| Model | PSA-916 |
| Serial No. | n/a |
| Type | altimeter |
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Parameter
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| distance to sea floor | distance | m |
Position
| Origin Description: | no xyz-position given. The altimeter is attached to the CTD underwater unit during deployment. |