Workhorse Sentinel Self-Contained 300KHz

Workhorse Sentinel Self-Contained 300KHz

Category: Workhorse ADCP

Model: Workhorse Sentinel Self-Contained 300KHz

Brand: Teledyne RD Instruments

Quantity: 1

Instrument: Non-shipboard Instrument

Equipment Condition: Normal

Maintenance Manager

Shiang-Chih Shie
Technician I
(02)3366-6884
scshie@ntu.edu.tw

Function Description

Main Features and Characteristics

Doppler Effect Technology: The WORKHORSE series flow meters use the Doppler principle, emitting ultrasonic waves and measuring the reflected waves. The flow velocity is calculated by analyzing the frequency shift. This technology provides highly accurate flow velocity measurements, especially in complex water flow conditions (such as rivers, oceans, lakes, etc.), demonstrating excellent performance.

High Resolution and Accuracy: This series of instruments offers high resolution and accuracy, capable of measuring flow velocities ranging from a few centimeters per second to several meters per second. It can provide multi-layered flow measurements, making it suitable for complex water flow environments.

Multiple Measurement Modes: The WORKHORSE Doppler flow meters support various measurement modes, including single-point velocity measurement, flow velocity profiling, remote monitoring, and more. They can be flexibly configured based on actual needs.

Long-Distance Measurement Capability: This series of instruments can measure flow velocity over long distances, providing strong penetration ability, suitable for deeper waters and wider measurement ranges.

High Sensitivity and Stability: Even in dynamically changing water flow environments, Teledyne RD Instruments' WORKHORSE series flow meters maintain stable operation and can detect subtle flow velocity changes, providing accurate data for water flow monitoring.

Durable Design: The WORKHORSE flow meters are built with rugged enclosures capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions, making them suitable for long-term measurements in oceans, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.

High Frequency Data Acquisition and Real-Time Monitoring: The instrument can collect flow velocity data at high frequencies and output the data in real time to monitoring systems, facilitating immediate analysis and decision-making.

Versatile Applications: Suitable for various hydrological and environmental monitoring applications, including water velocity monitoring, flow profiling, tidal research, river channel surveying, and reservoir management.

Applications

Oceanography and Hydrology: Teledyne RD Instruments' WORKHORSE flow meters are essential tools in oceanography and hydrology, providing accurate data on water flow. They are valuable for studying water dynamics, tidal changes, and ocean current patterns.

Environmental Monitoring and Water Quality Research: In environmental monitoring, flow meters help researchers understand the impact of water flow dynamics on water quality. They play an important role in predicting water pollution, pollutant dispersion, and ecological environmental assessments.

Water Conservancy Engineering and Disaster Warning: In water conservancy engineering, WORKHORSE flow meters provide accurate flow velocity measurement data, guiding reservoir management, disaster warnings, river channel design, and construction.

Port and Navigation Channel Surveying: This instrument can be used for measuring flow velocities in ports and navigation channels, helping evaluate channel safety, vessel operations, and waterway planning.

Hydropower and Energy Research: In the field of hydropower, measuring water flow velocity is crucial for evaluating turbine performance and improving power generation efficiency.

Borrowing Rules

Applicable for ocean depths within 200 meters, used for observing ocean currents.

Long-range mode
Frequency CELL SIZE (m) RANGE (m) Precision (cm/s)2
1200 kHz 2 24 3.5
600 kHz 4 70 3.5
300 kHz 8 165 3.5

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