The Flowtracker has been designed with the field user in mind, this handheld Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) measures 2D or 3D currents, attaches easily to wading rods, and features an automatic discharge computation using a variety of international methods, including ISO and USGS standards. At the end of the data run, just press a button and the FlowTracker calculates the discharge for you!
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| Velocity | |
| Range | ±0.001 to 4.0 m/s (0.003 to 13 ft/s) |
| Resolution | 0.0001 m/s (0.0003 ft/s) |
| Accuracy | ±1% of measured velocity, ±0.25 cm/s |
| Sampling Volume Location | 10 cm from center transducer |
| Communication Protocol | RS-2332 |
| Power Supply | 8 AA Alkaline batteries (25+ hours of continuous operation) |
| Weight | 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) |
| Probe Width | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| LCD/Keypad Unit | Temporarily submersible to 1 m (3 ft) |
| Operating/Storage Temperature | -20º to 50ºC |