VMP-250 Turbulence Profiler
The VMP-250 (Vertical Microstructure Profiler) is a versatile profiler for coastal and upper ocean environments that can directly measure micro-scale turbulence with Rockland’s piezoceramic shear probe, and augmented by the included fast thermistor (FP07) and integrated oceanographic CTD sensors. Standard internal battery and memory – or optional dual-functionality internal logging & real-time output – empower our customers to achieve their research goals in ocean mixing dynamics and climate change.
Download the Product Data Sheet.
Download an application example of VMP-250 deployment through an ice borehole (2014 Venables et al MTS).
More application examples available on the publications page.
Features
- Up to 10 hours continuous operation (depending on configuration)
- Easy deployment from small vessels
- 2x Shear probes
- 1x FP07 micro-temperature probe
- Nose mounted Conductivity-Temperature (CT) sensor
- Optional combined fluorometer + turbidity sensor
- Optional oxygen sensor
- Optional Uprising kit (upward profiling)
- 500 m depth rating (1000 m option)
