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  SonTek Water Velocity Measurement

Argonaut®-XR Current Profiler

A 3D low-profile version of the Argonaut with adjustable sampling volume size and location. The integrated pressure sensor allows a bottom-mounted Argonaut-XR to automatically adjust the position of the sampling volume with changing tide level or river stage.

 

 

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Features and Benefits:

  • Programmable 0.2-40.0 m range

  • ViewArgonaut Software

  • AutoTide - Additional velocity cell that dynamically adjusts with changing water level

  • Multi-Cell current profiling feature

  • Optional External LCD Data Display

  • Output compatible with FlowPack velocity-indexing software tool

  • Integrated compass, tilt, temperature, and pressure sensors

  • Pressure

  • Temperature

  • Internal recorder

  • Non-corrosive housing

  • SDI-12 compatible

  • Proven SonTek reliability

  • OPTIONS: Waves (height, period, spectra), Battery power, Integrated CTD

Applications:

  • Environmental modelling

  • Vessel traffic systems in ports/harbours

  • Ship Berthing

  • Shallow-water current monitoring in rivers, channels, estuaries

  • River Discharge Monitoring

  • Irrigation

  • Flood Alert Systems

  • Velocity Indexing

  • Water Supply

SonTek's exclusive MultiCell feature allows you to preprogram 10 fixed velocity cells wherever you want, then an 11th dynamic cell can be set to automatically change its position as the water level changes.

 

The Argonaut-XR offers exceptional value for near shore deployments in less than 40 m of water. Designed specifically for mounting on the bottom of a river, channel, or harbor, the XR features a special mode that automatically adjusts one of its measurement cells for changing water level (see
AutoTide). Its small size, rugged build, and flexible system architecture make the XR attractive for both real-time operation and autonomous deployments. The basic autonomous system includes a Multi-Cell (current profiling) feature, an external battery pack, internal recorder, compass/tilt sensor, pressure sensor, and temperature sensor. Additional options such as a non-directional wave package, an external LCD data display, a SeaBird MicroCAT CT sensor, or a YSI multi-parameter water quality probe make the XR the centerpiece of a complete oceanographic or hydrologic data collection system.

 

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