Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler
An Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) measures water velocity and direction at various depths by emitting sound pulses or "pings" and analyzing the frequency shift of the echos reflecting off particles moving with the water using the principals of the doppler effect. It uses multiple transducers to create a 3D velocity profile, determining speed from the Doppler shift and depth from the return time.
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ADCPs take advantage of these relationships to sound, movement and the number of beams integrated into the equipment to quantify the water movement below the vessel.
RS 600 / RS 1200
The RiverStar ADCP Series, available in RS-1200 and RS-600 models, delivers high-accuracy water velocity measurements in shallow and deep water environments. Featuring a 5-beam solution and 300 kHz central depth measurement, the RS Series ADCP performs exceptionally in varied water conditions, from slow to fast currents. Paired with the CHCNAV APACHE 4 USV, it boosts hydrological survey efficiency, requiring only one boat and remote control for field operations.
RS 3600D
The RiverStar 3600D ADCP delivers high accuracy in shallow and deep water environments. Its 9-beam configuration and 600 kHz central depth measurement ensure reliable performance across varied water conditions, from slow to fast currents and varying depths, Paired with CHCNAV APACHE 4 series USV, it streamlines operations by requiring only one vessel and one remote controller, enhancing efficiency in hydrological surveying.