Why Do You Need Custom-Designed Research Equipment?

Custom-designed Scientific Research Equipment is needed every time a group of scientists wants to go to sea.  There are standard pieces that every team needs to use, and these researchers know what they need when planning for their trip out to sea.  Selecting equipment should be much simpler than choosing from a catalog. Mass-produced items are often not appropriate for a scientific survey, but having something built for the survey could make a very big difference.  Learn how to purchase custom gear before untying the boat for a look at the deep sea.

The Survey Equipment

CTD & sonar winch products are needed on every boat.  Those new to the marine research world might not know that CTD stands for conductivity, temperature, and depth.  These are very special arrays that are used to test everything from the salinity of the water to the depth of the probe.  Water temperature affects the whole of the research survey, and these instruments are lowered in a special grid that holds them all together.  

These units are made in much the same way a chandelier would be made.  Each piece of testing equipment is attached in its own spot, and these instruments do not interfere with each other during the survey.  This gear must be lowered into the water, and a winch may be built just for this purpose.

Sonar Winches

A sonar winch is designed to drop down a sonar beacon, to hold the units that were built for the survey, or to pull back an ROV.  A remote operated underwater vehicle is often used to dive to extreme depths so that drivers are not put at risk. These are much cheaper to operate because they do not put human lives at risk, and they can carry heavy-duty lights that give a much better look at what is happening when there is almost no light deep below the surface.  

The sonar winch that is built for a survey is designed to hold a certain weight, will not rust and has a weight rating that is easy to understand.  The crew on the boat can easily pull back anything that is attached to the winch cable, and the unit runs quieter than older devices.

Ordering An Array Of Equipment

Scientists often need to order an array of gear that will be used for their next survey.  The winch and CTD array can be made by the same company, and the lab may order an ROV that will drive deep below the surface.  These devices are designed with durable parts, and they have massive ROV lights attached that have the proper lumen rating. A large equipment order is much easier to place when the team knows precisely what they need.  

Any a team that would like to order new equipment may place an order before they arrive at the shore, and that equipment can be delivered directly to their vessel.  The CTD & Sonar Winches gear are designed to stand the test of time as it is dunked under the water over and over. Stainless steel parts and other advanced products are used to create equipment that these crews may use over and over for many years to come.  

When new gear is created for the survey it is tested for weight, tested to ensure the wiring is secure, and power sources are checked for durability.  The array has a depth rating, and that depth rating will ensure the scientists are getting accurate readings. When scientists need something that will go deeper, they need to order another array that is made just for that purpose.  Also, the proper lights are attached so that underwater cameras can pick up images at extreme depths.