SonTek/YSI Triton Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV), designed for high-resolution measurement of water velocity in aquatic environments. The instrument uses acoustic Doppler technology to measure three-dimensional water velocity and turbulence, making it suitable for laboratory and field applications involving rivers, estuaries, coastal waters, and other aquatic environments.
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Main Applications
- Measurement of three-dimensional water velocity;
- Characterization of flow patterns and water circulation;
- Turbulence and hydrodynamic studies;
- River, estuary, and coastal water monitoring;
- Laboratory studies of fluid dynamics and sediment transport;
- Environmental and aquatic ecosystem research;
- Hydrodynamic characterization of natural and engineered water systems;
Main Advantages:
- High-resolution three-dimensional velocity measurements;
- Acoustic Doppler technology for accurate and non-intrusive measurements;
- Suitable for both field and laboratory applications;
- Measurement of flow velocity and turbulence characteristics;
- Compact and portable design for field deployment;
- High temporal resolution for detailed flow analysis;
- Suitable for measurements in complex and variable flow conditions;
- Reliable data acquisition for hydrodynamic and environmental studies;
Technical Specifications:
| Specification |
Value |
| Manufacturer |
SonTek/YSI |
| Model |
Triton |
| Sampling Rate |
0.1 to 25 Hz |
| Sampling Volume |
0.25 mL |
| Dist. to Sampling Volume |
5 or 10 cm |
| Resolution |
0.01 cm/s |
| Programmable velocity range |
3, 10, 30, 100, 250 cm/s |
| Accuracy |
1% of measured velocity, 0.25 cm/s |
| Maximum Depth |
60 m |
| Standard Cable Length |
10 m |
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