Table Of Contents - Nortek Vector Comprehensive Manual

2 Comprehensive Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Principles of Operation
Working Principle
1.1
Doppler Beams
1.2
Measuring Currents
1.3
Auxiliary Sensors
1.4
Measurement Volume
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
Coordinate System
1.6
Signal Strength
1.7
Correlation
1.8
Distance Measurement / Bottom Check
1.9
Velocimeter Accuracy
1.10
Chapter 2 Using a Velocimeter
Vector
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9
2.1.10
Vectrino
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
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Vector
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Vectrino
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Vectrino Profiler
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Technical description
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Instrument software
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Initial preparation
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Configuring a Vector
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Data Collection
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Mounting and Handling the Probe
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Orientation of Vector probes
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Measuring Waves
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Processing Method
Wave Parameters
Deployment Considerations and Cautionary Notes
Corrections, Measurement Errors and Uncertainties
Optional IMU
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Data handling
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Technical description
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Instrument software
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