Primary Applications
Triton-ADV
Combining the power of SonTek's ADV technology with the proven PUV wave method, the Triton-ADV is the most value-packed system available for the measurement of currents, directional waves, and tides. In one package, you get the high-accuracy velocity data (with AutoVelocity) for which SonTek is known, coupled with integrated pressure, temperature, and compass/tilt sensors in a ready-to-deploy system. SonTek's ViewTritonPro software makes processing and analyzing your data a breeze!.
Triton-ADV Brochure [PDF]
• Directional wave measurement
• Currents and tides
• Near-shore deployments
• Bottom boundary and turbulence
• Sediment accumulation/erosion
Triton-ADV App Notes [PDF]
The SonTek/YSI Triton-ADV is a single-point, Doppler current meter designed specifically for low-power measurements in shallow water. The Triton-ADV Doppler processing techniques provide several important advantages: 3D velocity measurements in a remote sampling volume; invariant factory calibration (no periodic re-calibration required); simple operation; and excellent low-flow, shallow-water performance.
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| Velocity — Preset (fixed) Ranges include 15, 50, 200 or 480 cm/s | |
| Range | ±0.1 to 4.8 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.01 cm/s |
| Accuracy | ±1% of measured velocity, ± 0.1 cm/s |
| Wave Sampling | |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 4 Hz for fixed velocity range, 2Hz for AutoVelocity Range |
| Series Length | 128 to 8192 samples |
| Compass/Tilt Sensor | |
| Resolution | 0.1° |
| Heading Accuracy | Tilt Accuracy | ±2° | ±1° |
| Temperature | |
| Resolution | 0.01°C |
| Accuracy | ±0.1°C |
| Power | |
| Input | 7-15 VDC |
| Typical Consumption | velocity: 0.2 to 0.5 W | velocity & waves: 1.2 to 1.5 W sleep mode: 0.001 W |
| Nominal Battery Capacity | 220 W·h |
| Pressure | |
| Sensor Type | Piezoresistive (strain gauge) |
| Accuracy | 0.1% |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Operating | Storage Temperature | -5° to 40°C | -10° to 50°C |
| Depth Rating | 60 m (pressure sensor dependent) |
| Weight in Air | 3.2 kg (7 lbs) |
| Weight in Water | 0.45 kg (1 lb) |
Doppler technology has several inherent advantages that make it the preferred method for current measurement. Combining this with SonTek’s proven ability to develop instruments that are both powerful and easy-to-use, the Triton-ADV is the ideal choice for a wide range of applications.
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ViewTritonPro is a Windows-based deployment, postprocessing, and diagnostic software program for the Triton-ADV system. ViewTritonPro consists of four modules:
- Diagnostics — site survey and diagnostics tool
- Recorder — extracts data from internal recorder
- Deployment — prepares Triton-ADV for autonomous deployments
- Processing — post-processing and data analysis tool
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Much of the current understanding of waves and nearshore circulation is based on studies conducted onlong, straight beaches. But add in complex bathymetric features like undersea canyons, and wave action becomes "like a house of mirrors at an amusement park—bent, twisted, contorted," said Steve Elgar of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
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Useful options and accessories make the Triton-ADV a complete, turn-key solution.
Mounting Clamp
Sturdy hardware for any extreme mounting condition.
External Battery
External battery pack for autonomous operation.