Suspended Sediment Profiler

As the flagship model in the AQUAscat ^® 1000 Range, the 1000R Research model sets the standard in acoustic measurement. It features up to four transducers, each capable of operating at distinct frequencies. This instrument excels in detecting sound scattered by sediment or other suspended materials, with an adjustable resolution range from 2.5 mm to 4 cm. This makes it ideal for a variety of applications, from short-range altimetry spanning a few tens of centimetres to monitoring sediment suspension profiles over 1-2 metres, and even extending to dredge plume estimation up to 10 metres. Housed in a robust subsea casing, it’s ideally suited for long-term, unattended deployments. Customisable battery options are available to suit diverse deployment schedules.

Key Features:

• Observe load and mean particle size
• Uses multi frequency acoustic backscatter method
• 4 cabled 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