Description
The Vector is a high-accuracy single-point current meter that is capable of acquiring 3D velocity in a very small volume at rates up to 64 Hz. It is widely used for sediment transport applications, small-scale turbulence measurements and coastal engineering studies. It has an excellent track record of delivering outstanding data quality in a variety of applications. This version is suitable for use down to a depth of 300 m. The Vector’s titanium version is suitable for investigating deep-water currents.
Applications
- Wave orbital studies
- Studies of bottom boundary layers
- Ocean engineering projects
- Coastal studies
- River turbulence
- Low flow measurements
- Flux measurements
Additional information
| Year of latest version | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Transducer Configuration | Convergent |
| Depth rating [m] | 300 |
| Output data format | Nortek format |
| Sampling rate | 1-64 Hz |
| Depth — Accuracy | 0.5% FS |
| Depth — Resolution | 0.001 dBar |
| Velocity — Accuracy | ±0.5% of measured value ±1 mm/s |
| Velocity — Resolution | 0.001 m/s |
| Number of Cells | 1 |
| Temperature Sensor — Resolution | 0.01 °C |
| Resolution | 0.01 deg |
| Temperature Sensor — Accuracy | Magnetometer |
| Compass — Range | 0 – 360 degrees |
| Compass — Heading Accuracy | 2º |
| Compass — Tilt Accuracy | 0.2° |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 °C |
| Data storage | 16 Gb, optional for more |
| Additional capabilities | IMU sensor upon request |
| Brand | Nortek |
| Addres | Nortek Vangkroken 2 1351 Rud Norway |
| Telemetry | Digital |
| Type of sensor | Acoustic |
| Area of Application | Wave, ocean engineering, coastal and river studies |
| Operating current | 0.6 – 1 W |
| Field of Use | The Vector is suitable for real-time or self-contained deployment, and supports both continuous and burst sampling. |
| Languages Supported | English |
| Year of initial development | 1998 |
| RAM [GB] | 4 |
| HD [GB] | 1 |
| Dedicated software | Y |
| Operating System | Windows®7 or later |
| Power supply (internal/external with specs) | 12 – 48 VDC |
| Output interface {eg. rs232} | RS-232 or RS-422 |
| Volume of sample | 5 – 20 mm |
| Analogue output | Yes |
| Weight in air [kg] | 5 |
| Weight in water [kg] | 1.5 |
| Length [cm] | 82.4 |
| Operating temperature: min. [°C] | -4 |
| Operating temperature: max. [°C] | 40 |
| Housing material | Delrin® housing, Titanium probe and screws. |
| Range | 0.15 mm |
| Accuracy | ±0.5% of measured value ±1 mm/s |
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