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SWiFT Deep CTD
Designed for a seamless workflow. The new SWiFT Deep CTD is the latest in Valeport’s popular range of SWiFT profilers and delivers enhanced accuracy and versatility for those requiring CTD measurements to depths of 6000m.
The new SWiFT Deep CTD profiler provides survey-grade sensor technology coupled with the convenience of Bluetooth® wireless technology, rechargeable battery and an integral GNSS module to geo-locate each profile.
Ease of use is at the heart of the SWiFT range and the new SWiFT Deep CTD not only makes any problematic battery changes a thing of the past and delivers fully-automated data transfer with no user input required, it also features Valeport’s signature SWiFT magnetic switch ring. The switching ring is easy to operate even with cold hands, it simply turns through 90 degrees and reassuringly clicks into position. The end cap features user-friendly LED indications for operational status, GNSS, battery and Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Enhanced accuracy
Using Valeport’s world-leading high-accuracy sensor technology to combine sensors for multiple profiles in a single drop, the SWiFT Deep CTD features a new fast response temperature probe and operates down to 6000 m as standard, delivering directly measured Conductivity, Temperature and Depth. In addition, the SWiFT Deep CTD will provide computed Salinity, Density and Sound Velocity, calculated using the UNESCO international standard algorithm and Chen and Millero equation.
SOFTWARE
Download and review data with Valeport Ocean
Data can be easily and quickly downloaded and reviewed wirelessly, via Bluetooth®, using Valeport’s new Ocean software for Windows, iOS and Android and instantly shared, in industry standard data formats through email and cloud services. A USB Cable and Bluetooth adapter are provided.
Multiple Applications
With a deployment cage, large internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and the convenience of charging via USB, SWiFT Deep CTD is intended for hydrographic and offshore use to 6,000m and offers the highest quality CTD profiles in a compact, robust and portable
package.
The story of SWiFT
From Belgium to Brazil, one of Valeport’s most successful profiling instruments is delivering results across the globe. But where did SWiFT start and how did it develop? Jay Nicholson, Head of Research and Development gives a glimpse behind-the-scenes at Valeport.