The AML-3 LGR is often coupled with sound velocity and pressure sensors in order to measure vertical sound speed profiles of the water column.
Why choose AML for hydrographic applications...
We’re all about getting you the right kit, at the right time, in the right place. We know you’re under a lot of pressure, and we believe actions speak louder than words. AML offers the fastest delivery time in the market for CTD and SVP instruments. Post purchase, we have a global recalibration network, with calibration labs located in Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, Singapore, and Australia.
How it took off...
In 1995, AML invented time-of-flight sound velocity (SV) for oceanography, a solution 10x more accurate than CTD derived sound velocity. We have more experience in these sensors than any other company in the world: over 25 years. To date, AML has manufactured tens of thousands of SV sensors for acoustic systems. Our SV sensors are endorsed by all of the large multibeam manufacturers: Kongsberg Discovery, Norbit, R2Sonic, Ping DSP, Teledyne Reson, and Imagenex. Indeed, our time-of-flight sound velocity is now the market standard for multibeam sonar correction.
Unique features of the AML solution:
- 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 recalibration centre.
Technical Specifications
AML-3 | RTS - (Real-Time Streaming) | LGR - (Logger) | XC - (Dual Capability) |
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Sensor Port Capacity | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Optional External Sensors | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Optional Biofouling Control | N/A | Street Lamp UV for Up to 500m | Street Lamp UV for Up to 500m |
GPS | No | Yes (500m) | N/A |
Data Communications | RS232 / RS485 | WiFi (500m), USB-C | WiFi (500m) / USB-C / RS232 / RS485 |
Input Voltage | 8-30 VDC | N/A | 8-30 VDC |
Housing Material | Acetal / Titanium | Acetal / Titanium | Acetal / Titanium |
Protective Cage Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Dimensions | Sm Cage: 343 x 76mm Md Cage: 398 x 76mm Lg Cage: 464 x 76mm |
Sm Cage: 343 x 76mm Md Cage: 398 x 76mm Lg Cage: 464 x 76mm |
N/A |
Weight In Air | 1.4 kg (500m) 2.5kg (6000m) |
1.4kg (500m) 2.5kg (6000m) |
1.4 kg (500m) 2.5 kg (6000m) |
Weight In Water | 0.7kg (500m) 1.9kg (6000m) |
0.7kg (500m) 1.9kg (6000m) |
0.7 kg (500m) 1.9 kg (6000m) |
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Swappable Sensors
Pressure
Max Depth | 6000m |
Range | 0-50 to0-6000 dBar |
Precision (±) | 0.03% FS |
Accuracy (±) | 0.05% FS |
Resolution | 0.02% FS |
Response Time | 10 ms |
Notes | Piezoresistive |
Sound Velocity
Max Depth | 6000m |
Range | 1375–1625m/s |
Precision (±) | 0.006m/s |
Accuracy (±) | 0.025m/s |
Resolution | 0.001m/s |
Response Time | 20ms |
Notes | Time of flight |
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