iXBlue GAPS - Table of Contents

GAPS - User Guide
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 16
1.1 PRINCIPLE 16
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 17
1.2.1 Overview 17
1.2.2 GAPSHead 18
1.2.3 GAPSBOX 19
1.2.4 Web-Based UserInterface 19
1.2.5 Acoustic Transponders 20
1.2.6 Optional Integrated DGPS 21
1.2.7 USBL Telemetry 21
1.2.8 Ping Stacking 21
1.2.9 Optional HiSys Hoisting System 21
2 CONVENTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 23
2.1 CONVENTIONS 23
2.1.1 Center of Measurements, Acoustic Center and Reference Axes 23
2.1.2 Hydrophones and Reference Frame 23
2.1.3 Attitude 24
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS OF GAPSACOUSTIC ANTENNA 25
2.2.1 General Characteristics 25
2.2.1.1 Positioning 25
2.2.1.2 Operating /Environment 25
2.2.2 Mechanical Specifications 25
2.2.3 Electrical Specifications 26
2.2.3.1 Main Cable 26
2.2.3.2 Optional Repeater Box for the Main Cable 28
2.2.3.3 Optional GAPS GPS Cable 30
2.2.3.4 Optional GAPSY Cable 30
2.2.3.5 GAPSBox 32
2.2.3.6 Power Supply 34
2.2.3.7 Synchronization Signals 35
2.2.3.8 Serial Link Wirings 35
3 INSTALLING GAPS 36
3.1 CHECKING THE DELIVERY 36
3.2 INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC ANTENNA 37
3.2.1 Recommendations 37
3.2.1.1 Cable Curvature 37
3.2.1.2 Environmental Noise 37
3.2.1.3 Reflective Surfaces 37
3.2.1.4 Corrosion 38
3.2.2 Principles 38
3.3 INSTALLING THE GAPS BOX 40
3.3.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Recommendations 40
3.3.2 Cable Curvature 40
3.3.3 Connecting the Box 41
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