Teledyne RD Instruments RiverRay ADCP

Category: Discharge Measurement – Sensors, Complete systems

600 kHz broadband ADCP sensor incl. equipment rack (trimaran) for mobile flow measurement
Moving boat method
Sonar for bottom tracking
Automatic cell resizing and sensor configuration
Wireless communication via Bluetooth transmission to a tablet PC or notebook

Teledyne RD Instruments RiverRay ADCP

Benefits

Efficient, accurate, high resolution: Using the moving boat method, RiverRay can continuously be driven over the measurement cross-section on a rope or a rubber dinghy, etc.. Hereby, the ADCP sensor measures the average flow velocity in different depth cells and water depths. Unlike the point measurement method or verticals procedure, discharge measurement is performed not only in a fraction of the time but also with very high accuracy and resolution of the flow profile.

High-Performance: The high-performance 600 kHz broadband ADCP sensor is the first choice, especially during floods and high-sediment transport. Where all conventional measuring methods or ADCPs reach their limits, RiverRay measures precisely and reliably from 0.4 -60 m water depth.

User-friendly: RiverPro automatically detects the optimal measurement mode, so the user can immediately start measuring after entering the distance from the bank/shore. The division of the cell sizes is also carried out fully automatically and it varies depending on the water depth. With the help of the supplied Software WinRiver II, all relevant information (flow profile, current flow, etc.) is provided to the user in a clear form.

Optimized equipment rack: The RiverPro trimaran has a particularly favorable flow design, which is beneficial both at very low and high flow rates. The hull of the centerpiece contains plenty of storage space to protect the battery, the ADCP sensor, and the further components (e.g. radio modems, GPS) against moisture and flotsam. The two cantilevers of the trimaran can be folded in a few simple steps, thus facilitating the convenient transportation of RiverRay.

Modular: Other useful extensions for RiverRay are immediately available to the user or, if necessary, at a later date: Section-by-Section, Q-Boat (equipment rack with a motor drive, and remote control), external GPS.

Application

Mobile flow measurement in rivers with high suspended matter of about 0.40 to 60 m water depth (bathymetry of 0.3-100 m) and flow rates of 5 m/s (standard), up to max. +/- 20 m/s

Accessories

Section-by-section measurement

External GPS (e.g. Trimble)

“Riverboat” high-speed device support

Q-Boat (motorized equipment rack with remote control)

HDA-Pro

USB Bluetooth Adapter, 200/300/1000m range

A warranty extension for 2 years

Scope of delivery:

ADCP sensor
Device support (trimaran)
12V, 7.2 Ah lead gel battery
USB Bluetooth Adapter (100m range)
5m connection cable
Transporter containers for ADCP sensor
Software WinRiver II, 1-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty

Specifications

ADCP Sensor: steerable phased sensor field, Janus-head assembly

Measurement principle: Acoustic Doppler, Moving Boat

Measuring frequency: 600kHz

Parameters: Flow velocity [m/s]

Measuring mode: Broadband, pulsed-coherent, automatic

Measuring range: ±5m/s (Standard), ±20m/s max.

Measuring accuracy: ± 0.25% of the water velocity relative to ADCP, ± 0.25cm

Profile sector: 0.4 – 60m 1)

Dissolution: 0.1 cm/s

Measuring cells: 25 typical, maximum 200 (automatically)

Cell size: 10-80 cm (automatically)

Beam angle: 30°

Parameters: Bottom Tracking

Measuring mode: Broadband
Speed range: ±9m/s
Depth range:4-100m 2)
Measuring accuracy: ± 0.25% of ground speed relative to ADCP, ± 2mm
Dissolution: 1mm/s

Parameters: Depth measurement

Measuring range:3m – 100m 2)
Measuring accuracy: ±1% 3)
Dissolution: 1 mm 4)

Vertical sensor

Measurement principle: 600kHz, ultrasound

Parameters: Depth measurement [m]

Measuring range:2m – 80m
Measuring accuracy: ±1% 4)
Dissolution: 1 mm3)


Other sensors:	Temperature	Tilt sensor (Pitch & Roll)	Compass
Measuring range:	-5°C – 45°C	±90°	0-360 °
Measuring accuracy:	±0.4°C	0.3°	±2° 5)
1) A good measuring cell (= 10cm) provided; distance measured from the sensor surface 2) The actual range depends on temperature distribution and concentration of suspended matter 3) As valid for even temperature and conductivity distribution 4) For average depth data 5) Applies to tilt values <+/-70° and angle of incidence <70°