Comprehensive Manual2
© 2018 Nortek AS
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Principles of Operation 7
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1.1
Working Principle
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1.2
Doppler Beams
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1.3
Measuring Currents
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1.4
Auxiliary Sensors
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1.5
Measurement Volume
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Vector 1.5.1
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Vectrino 1.5.2
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Vectrino Profiler 1.5.3
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1.6
Coordinate System
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1.7
Signal Strength
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1.8
Correlation
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1.9
Distance Measurement / Bottom Check
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1.10
Velocimeter Accuracy
Chapter 2
Using a Velocimeter 22
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2.1
Vector
.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Technical description 2.1.1
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Instrument software 2.1.2
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Initial preparation 2.1.3
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Configuring a Vector 2.1.4
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Data Collection 2.1.5
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Mounting and Handling the Probe 2.1.6
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Orientation of Vector probes 2.1.7
.......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Measuring Waves 2.1.8
Processing Method
Wave Parameters
Deployment Considerations and Cautionary Notes
Corrections, Measurement Errors and Uncertainties
.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Optional IMU 2.1.9
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Data handling 2.1.10
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2.2
Vectrino
.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Technical description 2.2.1
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Instrument software 2.2.2
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