A low-cost sacrificial drifter to map surface currents
The low-cost sacrificial CARTHE drifter tracks currents centered 40 cm below the
surface and is designed to enable large-scale deployments. The patented design was developed by a team of physical
oceanographers and engineers at the University of Miami.
Specifications
- Telemetry: Very low-cost Globalstar Simplex
- Material: ABS plastic
- Battery Chemistry: Alkaline
- Lifespan: Up to 3 months
- Position Frequency: 5 minutes
- Deployment: Magnetic switch activation
- Drogue Depth: 40 cm
- Weight: 4 kg in air
- Assembly: 3-part kit
