Aanderaa ZPulse Doppler Current Sensors
Features
- ZPulse technology improves data quality, sampling speed and reduces power consumption
- Built in solid state three axis tilt compensated compass
- Smart sensor for easy integration on the SeaGuardII platform or 3rd party data loggers
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Aanderaa ZPulse Doppler Current Sensor (DCS) is a single-point current sensor designed for use with the Aanderaa SeaGuardII platform or external measurement systems using the RS-232 interface. The DCS measures in both directions on each axis and is insensitive to disturbance from vortex speeds around the sensor itself and the mooring line when the forward ping feature is enabled. Multi-frequency acoustic technology improves data quality and sampling speed as well as reduces power consumption.
Design
It is designed for commercial as well as research use. The DCS sensors are based on the backscatter acoustic Doppler principle. The solid-state sensor is well suited for monitoring low current speeds due to its lack of moving parts. Because the sensor starts measuring 0.4 to 1.0 meters from the instrument, the effect of marine fouling and local turbulence is minimized.
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