Deployment Accessories

Bottom Frames — by Torstein Pedersen — last modified Dec 10, 2007 09:15 AM

Here you will find a list of considerations when deciding on a bottom frame. Two examples of bottom frames are presented.

Acoustic Modem — by Torstein Pedersen — last modified Dec 10, 2007 09:15 AM

Acoustic modems offer the possibility of wireless communication underwater. For those who have dealt with cables in unfavorable ocean environments, this is an elegant solution for communications. Typical applications for acoustic modems are real time systems or previously deployed systems where data needs to be periodically downloaded. Despite the allure of cable-free communications, acoustic modems are not without their limitations and challenges. Understanding these limitations and your particular communication needs is what we will try to present to you here.

Offshore Cable — by Torstein Pedersen — last modified Dec 10, 2007 09:19 AM

The Nortek Offshore cable is suited for applications which require robust communication or the larges bandwidth. The cable is a ruggedized for the ocean environment and has been used widely around the world. Read further for detailed information about the cable and cautionary notes.

External Sensors — by Torstein Pedersen — last modified Dec 10, 2007 09:15 AM

Here you will find external sensors which have been integrated by Nortek with Doppler instruments that have an analog input (basically all but the Vectrino). Surely there are many other external sensors that can also be integrated via the analog input, however for the moment these represent two which Nortek delivers with its Doppler instruments.

Mounting Solutions — by Torstein Pedersen — last modified Dec 10, 2007 10:23 AM

You don't always have the luxury of mounting your instrument where and how you wish. Here we present a few solutions for mounting you instruments within a mooring and on a buoy