Product Overview
The Vigo winch from C-MAX enables water column profiles to be taken from a moving vessel, eliminating survey downtime and automating the data collection workflow.
Conventional profiling requires the survey vessel to stop at each sample site before deploying and then recovering the profiler.
Taking profiles from a moving vessel during the survey requires no adjustment to speed or course. Profiles can be taken as often as required with minimal operator input.
An integrated GPS allows profiles to be taken automatically based on distance travelled.
Key Features
- The Vigo incorporates an extendable boom to deploy the profiler from the back of the vessel. An integrated sheave wheel is included, no additional equipment is required for deployment and operation. The boom easily packs away for storage and transport.
- The interface to the survey network is through a wired 10/100 ethernet connection, power being supplied from the ships AC supply. Manual jog controls are provided to facilitate initial launch and recovery of the profiler.
- Support is provided for self-logging SV and CTD profilers from Valeport, enabling profiles to be downloaded automatically when the profiler surfaces. Profiles can be repeated immediately or on a time/distance schedule.
