Valeport rapidPro CTD, Operating Manual

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2.2. rapidPro CTD and rapidPro CTDplus
rapidPro CTD
rapidPro CTDplus
The rapidPro CTD and the rapidPro CTDplus, with an optical sensor, has been developed for the collection of
conductivity, temperature and depth during fast drop rates through the water column. Now further developed
with an new optimised conductivity sensor shape and removable ProLogger module that combines a rechargeable
lithium ion battery, data logger, GPS receiver and Bluetooth comms.
ProLogger
Setup and data download is controlled with Valeport Connect software for PC.
As an option, the rapidPro CTD is designed to operate in conjunction with the Teledyne OceanScience rapidCAST
underway profiling winch to deliver the highest quality CTD and optional optical parameter casts. While the
vessel is underway profiles to 400m at 6 knots are expected.