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MVP30-350 V2 Underway Profiler

Compact moving vessel profiler with 440 m of installed cable, reaching 121 m depth at 8 knots for real-time underway profiling.

Description

The MVP30-350 V2 is a compact Moving Vessel Profiler that collects water column profiles while the vessel is underway, so the survey does not stop for each cast. Depth reached depends on speed: 350 m at 0 knots, 245 m at 2 knots, 121 m at 8 knots and 30 m at 12 knots, with cycle times from 8.5 to 2.2 minutes.

Key features

  • 440 m of installed cable
  • Electric, 1.5 hp; 140 kg; 0.8 x 0.3 m without boom
  • V2 update: PLC-based control with industry-standard components
  • Independent E-stop, one less control box and colour-coded LED status indicator
  • Purchase includes installation, field trials and training

Applications

Sound velocity and CTD profiling for hydrographic and offshore wind surveys and national geological surveys.

Specifications

Installed cable length440 m
Depth at 0 knots350 m (cycle time 8.5 min)
Depth at 2 knots245 m
Depth at 8 knots121 m (cycle time 5.1 min)
Depth at 12 knots30 m
Dimensions w/o boom0.8 x 0.3 m
Weight140 kg
Power1.5 hp, electric

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