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The FlowTracker Handheld-ADV® (Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter) measures 2D or 3D currents, attaches easily to wading rods, and features an automatic discharge computation using a variety of international methods, including ISO and USGS standards. The FlowTracker also features SonTek's exclusive "SmartQC" which involves a series of built-in data quality checks, so you know your data is right. At the end of the data run, just press a button and the FlowTracker calculates the discharge for you!
It doesn't matter if you are new to acoustic Doppler technology, or an old familiar friend, the FlowTracker provides unparalleled benefits you will only find with SonTek/YSI systems. Here is some of what sets the FlowTracker apart.
The FlowTracker is the ideal wading discharge solution if you're looking for:
SmartQC is a built-in quality control feature that gives you the added assurance your FlowTracker data is correct. With each measurement, data is compared to a variety of adaptive QC criteria to ensure the best measurement possible.
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Velocity Range | ±0.001 to 4.0 m/s (0.003 to 13 ft/s) |
Velocity Resolution | 0.0001 m/s (0.0003 ft/s) |
Velocity Accuracy | ±1% of measured velocity, ±0.25 cm/s |
Sampling Volume Location | 10 cm from center transducer |
Communication Protocol | RS-232 |
Power Supply | 8 AA Alkaline batteries (25+ hours of continuous operation) |
Weight | 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) |
Probe Width | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
LCD/Keypad Unit | Temporarily submersible to 1 m (3 ft) |
Operating/Storage Temperature | -20º to 50ºC |