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NBOSI ct SENSOR

The NBOSI Conductivity-Temperature (CT) Sensor is based on a design by the late WHOI engineer Neil Brown for a novel four-electrode conductivity cell with an internal electric field (US Patent 6,720,773). NBOSI implemented and optimized this design for integration with mobile marine platforms including AUVs, ASVs, ROVs, and underwater gliders.  

A low-thermal-mass open conductivity cell with an internal fast-response temperature probe provides research-quality T & C data with excellent dynamic response and high spatial resolution. Unlike existing two-electrode cells the NBOSI CT sensor does not require an energy-consuming and noisy pump. The four-electrode, contained-field configuration is inherently insensitive to electrode fouling, and unlike inductive cells the compact, low-drag NBOSI sensor may be mounted anywhere on the vehicle exterior without compromising data quality.

The NBOSI CT Sensor is rugged, snag-proof, and resistant to fouling. An advanced self-referencing transformer-based electronic design corrects for thermal drift of components providing stable, low-noise performance.  The sensor can be calibrated independently of its host vehicle allowing for ease of field replacement and repair. A simple RS-232 data interface facilitates vehicle integration and provides raw or engineering-unit data at up to 10Hz. Direct output of density and sound speed is available with an optional pressure sensor.

The NBOSI CT Sensor is currently available in two basic styles: Cabled or Hull-Mount. We would be happy to work with you to develop a custom sensor configuration for your application.

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