Attention:
Please note that operations of the Sound Velocity Probe MIDAS SVP requires experienced scientific staff on board. The system is not operated by the ship's crew. Announce operations with the Sound Velocity Probe MIDAS SVP to AWI-Logistics prior to the cruise and clarify the data transfer after the cruise.
Summary
MIDAS Sound Velocity Profiler is used for measuring the speed along a vertical transect through the water column up to 6000m water depth.
| Manufacturer | Valeport |
|---|---|
| Model | MIDAS |
| Serial No. | n/a |
| Type | sound velocity sensor |
Transducer Frequency
Contacts
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Engineer In Charge | GmbH, FIELAX |
Components
No subdevices found in sensor.awi.de.
Position
| Origin Description: | no xyz-position given. The device is stored in the laboratory on the main deck. |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameters
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Units | MeasurementProperties |
|---|---|---|---|
| sound velocity | sound velocity | m/s | |
| water temperature | water temperature | °C | |
| pressure | pressure | bar |