AWAC 2 - 1 MHz
Real-time current profiles and directional waves for shallow water
The AWAC 1 MHz ADCP has become the standard reference technology in submerged wave-measurement applications. Thousands of these ADCPs have been deployed to capture the full wave spectrum in combination with current profiles. With a 35 m maximum range for wave measurements and 4 Hz sampling of the surface elevation, the AWAC 1 MHz is the optimal tool for shallow current and wave measurements. The AWAC 2 design offers future-proof electronics, improved performance and easier instrument maintenance.
Description
Highlights
Real-time current profiles to 30 m range
Real-time directional waves to 35 m range
Acoustic surface tracking (AST) with vertical beam
Can be used both with fixed frames and subsurface buoys
Usage
Online, real-time measurements of currents and waves
Design data for planning of new coastal structures
Site studies for offshore wind platforms
Coastal erosion studies
Monitoring of transient waves for channel wall protection
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Specifications
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Physical Properties
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Length [cm]
17.5
Operating temperature: min. [°C]
-4
Operating temperature: max. [°C]
40
Housing material
POM with titanium fasteners
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General
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Area of Application
Real-time current profiles and directional waves for shallow water
Field of Use
Online measurements of currents and waves, Design data for planning of new coastal structures, site studies for offshore wind platforms
Output parameters
Real-time directional waves to 35m range
Direction wave or non-directional
Directional
Year of initial development
2001
Year of latest version
2024
Languages Supported
English
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Operating properties
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Sampling rate
1Hz or 2Hz
Max. depth rating [m]
300
Telemetry
Digital
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Power supply and communication
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Power supply (internal/external with specs)
DC: input 12-48V. DC maximum peak current: 1.5 A. Avg. power consumption: 15mW. sleep current: < 100 μA
Output interface {eg. rs232}
Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422
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Hardware/software requirements
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Dedicated software
Y
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Compass sensor
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Range
0 - 360 °
Resolution
2° for tilt <30° /0.01°
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Current sensor
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Range
±10 m/s horizontal, ±20 m/s upon request
Accuracy
±1% of measured value ±0.5 cm/s
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Temperature sensor
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Range
-4 to +40 °C
Accuracy
0.1 °C
Resolution
0.01°C
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Pressure sensor
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Range
0-100m (inquire for options)
Accuracy
0.5% of full scale (optional 0.1% of full scale)
Resolution
0.1% FS / Better than 0.002% of full scale