Suspended Sediment Profiler

The AQUAscat ^® 1000LT combines cutting-edge technology with efficient design to give the best value solution for scientists and surveyors. It transmits high-frequency sound pulses on two transducers, each operating at different frequencies. It measures the sound scattered by sediment or other suspended materials at 10 mm spatial intervals, giving profiles of 2.5m. Profiling allows the exploration of sediment dynamics, such as resuspension and entrainment, which is impossible with single-point measurements. The instrument is supplied with the latest user-friendly post-processing software that allows the mean particle size and concentration to be calculated from the acoustic backscatter output.

Key Features:

• Observe load and mean particle size
• Uses multi frequency acoustic backscatter method
• 2 fixed transducers
• Profiles of <1 m to 10 m
• Deploy in fresh and seawater to 1000 m depth
• Internal batteries and memory for autonomous deployment
• Integral temperature and pressure sensors