Argonaut-ADV®

Robust velocity measurements in a compact, easy-to-use package

Baton Rouge, Lousiana

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Baton Rouge, Lousiana

Baton Rouge, Lousiana

Providing robust velocity measurements in a compact, easy-to-use package, the SonTek Argonaut-ADV is the ultimate instrument for shallow water flow monitoring. Ideal for low-flow applications in shallow streams, marshes, lakes, or water treatment facilities, the 3-axis (3D) Argonaut-ADV's advanced Doppler technology measures single-point velocity away from flow obstructions. All signal processing is done internally, allowing the Argonaut-ADV to be readily integrated with a wide range of additional sensors.

  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Software

Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV®)Standard Features

  • Fixed sampling volume of 0.25cc located 10 cm from transducer
  • 3-D down-looking 10 MHz ADV probe on 15 cm stem
  • RS232 and SDI-12 communication protocols
  • Flexible sampling strategies for reduced duty cycle operation and extended deployments
  • 4 MB internal memory (over 100,000 samples)
  • Acoustic altimeter
  • Compass/tilt sensor
  • Internal battery pack
  • Temperature sensor for automatic sound speed compensation

Optional Features

  • 2-D and 2D/3D side-looking side-looking ADV probes
  • ADV probe on 100 cm flexible cable
  • Integrated pressure sensor for water level measurement
  • Integrated SeaBird CTD
  • Mounting clamps
Specification
Velocity — Data Output Rate User-programmable
Velocity — Range ±0.001 - 4.5 m/s (±0.003 to 15 ft/s)
Velocity — Resolution 0.0001 m/s
Velocity — Accuracy ±1% of measured velocity, ±0.001 m/s
Weight in air 3.18 kg (7 lbs)
Weight in water 0.45 kg (1 lb)
Pressure Rating 60 m
3-D Probe Circumference 130 mm (5.1 in)
2-D Probe Circumference 147 mm (5.8 in)
Temperature Sensor — Resolution 0.01°C
Temperature Sensor — Accuracy ±0.1°C
Operating Temperature -5° to 40°C
Storage Temperature -10° to 50°C
Pressure Sensor Strain Gauge — Accuracy 0.1%
Input Power 7-15 VDC
Typical Power Consumption 0.2 to 0.5 W, continuous operation

Options & Accessories

Flexible ADV probe

Flexible ADV Probe

ADV Probe on stem or flexible cable with 10 cm distance to sampling volume.

WaterLOG Storm 3

WaterLog Storm 3

Wireless telemetry options made easy, for flow/current monitoring or managing water delivery.  Send real-time Argonaut or SonTek-IQ data to your office, smartphone, SCADA system, or website.  Learn More.

Spotlight

Argonaut ADV flow study

Innovative Study Quantifies Overland Flow in Mississippi Delta

Data helps direct wetland rebuilding efforts

Subsiding and choked off from the Mississippi River, southeastern Louisiana’s coastal marshlands have steadily sunk and become more saline.  According to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data, Louisiana is losing 24 square miles (62 square kilometers) of wetlands per year – wetlands that are nurseries of coastal fisheries and, as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita illustrated in 2004, can help absorb the brunt of storms blowing in from the Gulf of Mexico.  Recognizing the danger of continued wetland degradation and loss, state and federal officials are seeking ways to rebuild Louisiana’s threatened wetlands.