AML-1 with Sound Velocity for Beam Steering
In addition to accurate sound velocity profiles, multibeam echo sounders require sound velocity measurement at the transducer head to correct for ray bending.
Why choose AML?
Time-of-flight sound velocity (SV) for oceanography was invented by AML; as a company, we have over 25 years of experience in these sensors, more than any other company in the world. To date, AML has manufactured tens of thousands SV sensors for acoustic systems. Our SV sensors are endorsed by all of the large multi beam manufacturers: Kongsberg Discovery, Norbit, R2Sonic, Ping DSP, Teledyne Reson and Imagenex. AML also has a global after-sale recalibration network, with cal labs located in Canada, United Kingdom, European Union (Fall of 2023), United States (Fall of 2023), Singapore, and Australia.
Unique features of the AML solution:
- AML offers the fastest delivery time in the market for CTD or SVP instruments. Our modular approach to sensor-heads allows us to deliver what you need, fast!
- Our field-swappable sensor heads increase instrument flexibility; any sensor head can be installed on any instrument, thus ensuring a ‘fit to purpose’ instrument is always available
- Our field swappable sensor heads create in-field redundancy; sensor-heads can be moved or re deployed to the most critical asset
- Our field swappable sensor heads streamline service, maintenance, and recalibration; only the sensor - not the instrument - needs to travel to a recal centre
Sensor Specs
Sound Velocity
| Max Depth | 6000 m |
| Range | 1375–1625 m/s |
| Precision (±) | 0.006 m/s |
| Accuracy (±) | 0.025 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.001 m/s |
| Response Time | 20 ms |
| Notes | Time of flight |
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Sound Velocity & Temperature
| Max Depth | 6000 m |
| Range | SV: 1375–1625 m/s T: -5-45 °C |
| Precision (±) | SV: 0.006 m/s T: 0.003 °C |
| Accuracy (±) | SV: 0.025 m/s T: 0.01 °C |
| Resolution | SV: 0.001 m/s T: 0.001 °C |
| Response Time | SV: 20 ms T: 500 ms |
| Notes | Combined Sound Velocity & Temperature |
Probe Specs - learn more about AML-1 here
| AML-1 | RTS |
|---|---|
| Sensor Ports on End Cap | 1 |
| Optional External Sensors | No |
| Optional Biofouling Control | No |
| GPS | No |
| Data Communications | RS232, RS485 |
| Input Voltage | 8-26 VDC |
| Housing Material - (Depth Rating) | Titanium (6000 m) |
| Protective Cage Material | No |
| Dimensions | 80 x 33 mm |
| Weight in Air | 0.3 kg |
| Weight in Water | 0.2 kg |
