Introducing the Workhorse Proteus: A Cutting-Edge ADCP Solution
The Workhorse Proteus stands out as a state-of-the-art Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), specifically designed for use with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), gliders, and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). Equipped with Teledyne’s latest Doppler processing technology and a catalyst edge processor, this device excels in measuring flow, transport, and discharge across various aquatic environments, including oceans, estuaries, and rivers.
Enhanced Measurement Capabilities
This advanced unit utilizes five beams to directly assess vertical velocity, ensuring high precision with a narrow beamwidth that minimizes error. The incorporation of a new Attitude and Heading reference System (AHRS) significantly improves orientation compensation, resulting in more reliable data collection and clearer insights. Additionally, the Proteus offers both serial and Ethernet connectivity options, facilitating seamless integration with a wide range of platforms.
Technical Specifications
Below are the detailed specifications of the Workhorse Proteus:
| 1200 kHz | 600 kHz | 300 kHz | |
| Profiling Range: (long range/high resolution mode) |
17m / 13m | 65m / 50m | 166m / 126m |
| Bottom Tracking Range: | 27m | 103m | 280m |
| Velocity Accuracy: (Profiling and BT) |
0.3% of measured value ± 0.3 cm/s |
0.3% of measured value ± 0.3 cm/s |
0.5% of measured value ± 0.3 cm/s |
| Cell Size: | 0.05 – 4.0m | 0.1 – 6.0m | 0.2 – 8.0m |
| minimum Blanking: | 0.2m | 0.4m | 0.5m |
| Max Sampling Rate: | 8 Hz | 4 Hz | 2 Hz |
| Max Sampling Rate with Five Beams: | 4 Hz | 2 Hz | 1 Hz |
