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GPS Floats


 General

Telemetry

  • Iridium SBD with Iridium 9602 Modem
  • Globalstar Smartone C

Positioning

  • Multi-constellation GNSS receiver supports GPS and other GNSS constellations depending on receiver configuration.
  • GNSS acquisition windows are optimized for low-power operation and may be extended upon request to improve fix reliability or enable augmentation features where available, with a corresponding reduction in battery life.

Available Battery Packs

  • 8" - 12V 8x2 C-Cell (15.6 Ah)
  • 14" - 12 V; 8S4P alkaline D cells; estimated 56 Ah capacity
  • 16" - 12 V; 8S4P alkaline D cells; estimated 56 Ah capacity
  • 16" (optional) - 12 V; 8S8P alkaline D cells; estimated 112Ah capacity
  • 18" - 12 V; 8S8P alkaline D cells; estimated 112Ah capacity
  • 18" (optional) - 12 V; 8S12P alkaline D cells; estimated 168Ah capacity

Battery Lifespan

  • Operating life: Variable (6-60 months) depending on sampling/transmission rate and field conditions. Harsh weather or rough seas can increase GPS acquisition time and transmission retries, reducing battery life.

Standard Status Sensors

  • Battery Voltage
  • GNSS Positions (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo)
  • Deployment Status (drifter in or out of water)

Optional Status Sensors

  • Internal Temperature

Optional Sensors

  • Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
  • Air Pressure
  • Sea Surface Salinity

Sampling Period

  • Variable: 5 minutes to 12 hours
  • Commandable: Change the period after deploying

Power Mode Switch

  • A magnet, held in place with a sponge or hook-and-loop strap, switches the drifter from low-power mode to deployment mode when removed. The magnet, held in place by a sponge, falls off when the drifter is deployed in water.

Air Deployable

  • Yes (optional)


Weight and Dimensions

Diameter Options

  • 8 in (20 cm)
  • 14 in (35 cm)
  • 16 in (40 cm)
  • 18 in (45 cm)

Material

  • ABS Plastic

Color

  • White Standard
  • Black