Falmouth Scientific Instruments
Falmouth Scientific, Inc. (FSI) is a manufacturer of precision instruments for oceanographic applications. The FSI quality program continues to be compatible with ISO 9001, which has led to excellent product reliability.
ACM PLUS
High-accuracy acoustic current meters with vector-averaged current speed and direction ACM-PLUS – user selectable 2D or 3D point velocity measurements with internal compass and tilt correction for deep (ACM-PLUS-7000) or shallow (ACM-PLUS-200) water
Enhanced features:
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Extended internal memory (2 Gigabytes)
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Fast data sampling up to 10 Hz
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Fast data download
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High accuracy real-time clock
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3D Wave Height & Direction Meter with built-in ACM; burst sampling and long-term averaging (3D-Wave)
Moored Profiler 3D acoustic current meter (3ACM-SBP-MM) – Separate velocity head is less sensitive to currents caused by profiler equipment
Acoustic Phase-Shift Transit-Time Technology:
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Eight transducers define four acoustic transit-time paths
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Accurate even near surface and seabed
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Accurate low- and high-velocity measurement
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Measures very clear as well as turbid water
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(no reflectors required)
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Economical 2 or 3 dimensional point velocity (X,Y converted to N,E using compass/tilt sensors)
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Internal recording and real-time output
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Optional CTD for salinity/sound velocity
Product Features:
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Compact, lightweight, low-maintenance construction
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Simple to operate
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2- or 3-axis true cosine response velocity measurement
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Accurate velocity measurement with excellent low-velocity resolution
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Built-in compass with 2-axis tilt sensor
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Temperature measurement capability
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Extremely long battery life with low-maintenance alkaline batteries
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Real-time output/display capability
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Averaged and/or burst data output
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Long-term data logging to internal flash memory
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ASCII serial data output via RS-232 or RS-485
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Built-in real-time clock with on/off power control
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1.5-ton working strength mooring frame (optional 5-ton mooring frame)
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Optional conductivity, temperature, pressure sensor package may be added
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Optional Analog DC channel inputs for external sensors (e.g. turbidity, oxygen)
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Choice of epoxy shallow-water or titanium deep-water housings
Application Briefs:
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Buoy-Mounted Current Meter (Download)
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ACM Total Shipboard Solution (Download)
ACM Wave PLUS
Features
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High-accuracy wave data provided by fast sampling (1 to 5Hz) and precise pressure sensor (+/-0.01% FS)
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Averaged and/or burst data output
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Internal battery pack and memory provide long deployment capability
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3-axis velocity measurement for directional wave calculation
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23-meter Operating Depth
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Optional CTD module for salinity/sound velocity/density
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Optional inputs for water quality sensors can provide additional environmental data
Wave Tide PLUS
Features
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Programmable Sampling Frequency,1-5 Hz
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High Accuracy, +/- 3mm
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Micro-Machined Silicon Pressure Sensor 0 to 50 psia
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± 100 ppm/year Pressure Stability
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Optional Barometric Pressure Sensor
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Internal Flash Memory
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Simultaneous Data Logging and Serial Output via RS-232 or RS-485
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Windows-based Micro Tide Software for Configuration and Data Acquisition
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Optional Conductivity/Temperature Sensors
USS110 Structural Monitor
For applications such as:
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Vibration- and Drilling-Induced Vibration (VIV/DIV) analysis studies
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Underwater structure motion monitoring for stress analysis
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Real-time stress data during oil flow line installations
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Analysis of structural response to stress-inducing events
USS-110 Underwater Structural Stress Monitoring System includes:
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ADL-536 3-axis Motion Logger
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Acoustic modem for real-time remote data output
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Additional input from strain gauges, load cells or other sensors
ADL536 Motion Monitor
For applications such as:
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Vibration- and Drilling-Induced Vibration (VIV/DIV) analysis studies
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Underwater structure motion monitoring for stress analysis
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Real-time stress data during oil flow line installations
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Analysis of structural response to stress-inducing events
ADL-536 Motion Logger includes:
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3-axis acceleration and 2-axis inclination
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Internal battery and recording for 3-month autonomous operation
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3000-meter depth standard
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Riser pipeline monitoring
HMS620 BubbleGun
Portable Low-Frequency Acoustic Seismic System
Low-frequency acoustic signals provide superior sub-bottom signal penetration vertically through coarse sand, gravel tills, and other difficult-to-penetrate sediments.
Small component size, portability, and low power requirements make this a valuable tool for any survey platform.
HMS620M BubbleGun
Portable Multi-Channel Bubble Gun Seismic System available in single or dual source configurations.
Applications:
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Cross River Survey for Bridge Construction
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Dam Site Surveys
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Bedrock Investigation
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Cross-River Pipeline Construction Surveys
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Geotechnical Site Investigation
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Coastal Engineering
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Ability to correlate seismic data with land based surveys