September
2017
Sentinel V SC and RT Operation Manual
Page 292
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Step 1
Use the WinRiver II Measurement Wizard to setup the Bottom Track enabled Sentinel V Real-Time sys-
tem, External GPS, and gyro data. Click OK when prompted, “The attached instrument might not be
compatible with this software” and manually enter the ADCP serial number. The ADCP status light
should be green, indicating that WinRiver II and the Sentinel V RT system are connected.
Refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 13 in the WinRiver II User’s Guide.
Step 2
Collect transducer misalignment calibration data while moving slowly to minimize errors in bottom track.
Refer to Appendix D in the WinRiver II User’s Guide.
Step 3
Use WinRiver II to calculate the misalignment angle. Enter the values on the Offsets page.
Refer to Appendix D in the WinRiver II User’s Guide.
Step 4
Perform the survey using the vertical beam data to identify range to bottom and GPS data for speed over
ground.
See Chapter 6, Available Displays in the WinRiver II User’s Guide.
