Deep-Sea Microstructure Turbulence Profiler

The VMP-6000 is a full ocean-depth profiling system for measurement of turbulence microstructure, CTD, and other oceanographic parameters. The VMP-6000 operates autonomously (without connection to the ship) and records data on the downward portion of the profile. At a programmed depth, the VMP-6000 releases ballast and returns to the surface, where it can be located with the help of RF beacon, strobe, and ARGO positioning transmitter.

System Overview :

• Depth rating 6000 m;
• Up to 6 turbulence sensors (shear probes, thermistors, micro conductivity);
• WOCE accuracy CTD;
• High grade accelerometers  (3x);
• Internal data acquisition 1 GB solid state disk,  LINUX OS;
• Rechargeable battery pack;
• Ballast release mechanism with 5 time redundent release mechanism;
• Geo-electro magnetic current meter for fine-scale shear measurements;
• RF beacon, ARGO transmitter, and Xenon flasher.

Download the product data sheet (PDF).

 

 

Deployment of the VMP-6000