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 INSTRUMENT: RCM-4S            IDENTIFIER: GN361997IN009 


 PROJECT: MAST III-MTP II-MATER

LABORATORY :
National Centre for Marine Research (NCMR), Institute of Oceanography

Address :
National Centre for Marine Research
Aghios Kosmas, Hellinikon,
16604 Athens, Greece

Tel : +30-1-9815703    Fax : +30-1 9811713
Email : manolis@nhreas.ncmr.gr

CONTACT SCIENTIST : Papageorgiou Emmanuel

INSTRUMENT NAME : Recording Current Meter Model 4S (RCM-4S)

MANUFACTURER : AANDERAA INSTRUMENTS

MANUFACTURING DATE : March 1985

SERIAL NUMBER : 8076

DESCRIPTION :
RCM-4S is a self-recording current meter which records the integrated speed over a sampling interval controlled by a crystal clock and the instantaneous values of direction, temperature, conductivity (optional) and water pressure (optional).

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS :
The instrument consists of a vane and a recording unit, which is equiped with a savonious-like Rotor, Magnetic Compass, Fenwall Thermistor and optionally with an Inductive Cell and a Silicon Piezoresistive Bridge. The data are stored on a magnetic tape. Depth Capability, 2000m

COMMENTS :

INSTRUMENT TYPE : In situ Sensor (default)

OTHER ATTACHED EQUIPEMENT (In case of complex multi sensor : Platform equipment): -

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES (METHODOLOGY):

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For any question or remarks please contact to Emmanuel Papageorgiou