Valeport rapidPro CTD, Operating Manual

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Introduction
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2. Introduction
The rapidPro has been developed in two forms for the fast collection of sound velocity and CTD profiles.
Designed to optimally operate with the Teledyne rapidCAST underway profiling winch the rapid collection of
accurate sensor data is key. The Pro version of the rapid profiler is further developed with a new optimised shape
and removable ProLogger module that combines a rechargeable lithium ion battery, data logger, a GPS receiver
with Bluetooth comms.
2.1. rapidPro SVT
rapidPro SVT
The rapidPro SVT has been developed for the specific collection of sound velocity Profiles, at high fall rates
through the water column. Now further developed with a new optimised shape and removable ProLogger module
that combines a rechargeable lithium ion battery, data logger, GPS receiver and Bluetooth comms module.
ProLogger
The world’s most accurate Sound Velocity sensor with virtually instantaneous response time, high specification
thermistor temperature sensor, data acquisition rates of up to 32Hz housed in a low drag housing result in the
highest quality profiles at drop rates over 5 m/s.
Optionally, the rapidPro SVT is designed to operate with the Teledyne OceanScience rapidCAST underway
profiling winch to deliver the highest quality SVT casts. While the vessel is underway profiles up to 450m at 6
knots are expected.