Deployment Software; Deploy The Adcp; Figure 14. Real-Time Deployment - RD Instruments WorkHorse User Manual

11.3

Deployment Software

Real-Time data collection involves a series of independent steps. Using
RDI's Software will ensure that the ADCP is setup correctly.
The WorkHorse software is designed to allow you to set up your WorkHorse
to get the best possible data without having to understand and use Work-
Horse commands. WinRiver and VmDas help you create the commands
necessary to deploy the ADCP.
NOTE. For information on how to use a Mariner in river discharge
measurements, see the WinRiver User's Guide. For information on how to
use a Mariner to collect real-time data, see the VmDas User's Guide.
11.4

Deploy the ADCP

Figure 14.
Things to remember while deploying the ADCP.
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• Test your WorkHorse (BBTalk)
• Plan your deployment (WinRiver or VmDas)
• Transfer your "plan" into the WorkHorse and start data col-
lection (WinRiver or VmDas)
• Verify data integrity (WinRiver or VmDas)
• Display and process your data (WinRiver or VmDas)
Real-Time Deployment
• Tilts. The Workhorse corrects data for tilts as large as 15°,
but tilts reduce the effective range and increase the depth of
surface contamination.
• Anti-fouling paint. You are free to use any anti-fouling paint
or other anti-fouling material you wish over any surface of
the Workhorse. However, you should consider the following:
1. Ensure that your coating can be used safely on plastic in
general and polyurethane specifically.
WorkHorse Mariner ADCP User's Guide
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