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Navis Biogeochemical (BGC) Autonomous Profiling Float

Navis Biogeochemical (BGC) Autonomous Profiling Float
Product #: NAVISBGCI
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Specifications

Communication: Iridium Transceiver 9523 — RUDICS, circuit switched
Depth Rating: 2000 dbars
Dimensions: Hull diameter 14 cm, Ring diameter 24 cm, Total length 167 cm
Internal Batteries: 4 packs of 3 DD lithium sulfuryl chloride cells (cannot ship in passenger aircraft; Class 9 Dangerous Goods)
Material: Aluminum hull, seamless natural-rubber external bladders
Memory: CTD stores one 2000-dbar CTD profile
Park Interval: 1 - 15 days
Position: GPS, Garmin 15xL-W, mean acquisition time 70 sec
Power Endurance: 250 2000-dbar cycles (mission dependent; excluding optional bolt-on sensors)
Self-Activation: Starts operating automatically on deployment, when pressure reaches user-programmable setpoint
Volume: 1.7% change (minimum fractional)
Weight: < 20 kg (excluding optional bolt-on sensors)