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MicroRider

Model MicroRider, MicroRider-1000

Self-contained turbulence microstructure package for gliders, AUVs, moorings, towed vehicles, CTD rosettes and profiling floats.

Description

The MicroRider is a small, self-contained instrument package for turbulence microstructure measurements. It has been integrated on the Teledyne Webb Research Slocum glider, Hydroid Remus 100 and Remus 6000 AUVs, Autosub Long Range, the Nemo moored package, the SeaSoar towed vehicle, CTD rosettes and the Wirewalker profiler.

Key features

  • Internal data recording and in-situ data processing (ISDP)
  • Up to four turbulence sensors: 2 SPM-6000 shear probes and 2 FP07-1000 thermistors
  • Pressure, vibration and tilt sensors
  • Optional electromagnetic current sensor
  • Pressure rating 1000 m (6000 m option available)

Applications

Turbulence measurement from autonomous underwater vehicles, gliders, moorings and towed or lowered platforms.

Specifications

Pressure rating1000 m (6000 m option available)
Turbulence sensorsUp to four

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