When
you need to get marine
scientific equipment, renting is almost always your best
option. The devices that you need to use are very expensive, and it
is difficult to justify spending so much of your (usually limited)
budget on these devices. However, you can work with a company that
rents you all the gear you need. In fact, these companies usually
install some of the equipment for you, show you what to do, and pick
up the equipment when your mission is over.
What Are You Taking On Each Survey?
When
you start your oceanographic survey, you need USL sensors, a CTD
array, an ROV, ROV
cameras, lights, and a winch. You can get other special
sensors and acoustic releases. You can even get a special Doppler
current profiler if you need one. You will use all this equipment to
collect data on the mission, and you need to make sure that all these
items fit on your boat. You and your crew need to be prepared to
handle all this gear when you go on the water, and you must choose a
rental period that is appropriate for your survey’s length.
What Is An ROV?
An
ROV is a remote operated vehicle. These mini-submarines go into the
water with no onboard pilot. You can use a remote control and a
tracking device to pilot the device, and you can attach lights and
cameras if you want to. Plus, the ROV moves quickly because it
is not very large. ROVs give you a lot of range because they can go
up to 6000 meters below the surface. You can get the lights that will
give you some sort of visibility, and you can record what you have
found below the surface.
How Do You Get The Appropriate Lights For ROV
Cameras?
You
have invested time and money in ROV cameras that you will use
under the water where there is basically no light. However, the
lights need to be rated for the depths that you choose. You can get
something that is extremely powerful when you are about 6000 meters
below the surface, and you can learn how to attach these lights to
the device.
How Do You Find The Right Sensors?
When
you want to rent marine scientific equipment, you should get USL
sensors and CTD arrays that are useful for you. You could use these
sensors anywhere in your search field. You could use the sensors
anywhere in your search field, and it will be much easier for you to
get the results you want when you can spread the sensors around the
area.
How Does A Winch Hold Your Devices?
You
should order a winch from the rental company that will be easy to
attach to your boat. The rental company can deliver and install the
winch. Plus, they can put the winch on the side of the boat, or they
could put the winch on the back of the boat. The winch should be
strong enough to haul all your items, and it should have a data cable
attached that you can use to funnel data back to the boat.
Conclusion: How Do You Get The Most Data In The
Shortest Time?
You
should ask the marine scientific equipment company if they can rent
you more sensors and CTD arrays. You can use more than one ROV, and
you can tether everything to the winch. You can complete your survey
faster, and you can spread out your survey field to collect more
data. You even have the option to rent the computers you need to
collect all the data before returning.