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Nortek ADCPs (Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers)

Nortek acoustic instruments that measure ocean currents, waves and turbulence for ocean science, offshore wind, ports and coastal engineering.

Description

Nortek designs and manufactures acoustic instruments for measuring water movement. Its acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) measure currents, waves and turbulence and can also give information on sediment and biology in the water column.

Key features

  • Current profiling
  • Directional wave measurement
  • Turbulence measurement
  • Real-time ocean data
  • Vessel-mounted or buoy-deployed systems, with configurable ocean buoy systems available

Applications

Ocean science, offshore wind, port operations, coastal engineering and environmental monitoring.

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