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Glacier Mapping
Glaciers contain large volumes of fresh water. Mapping glaciers 3D shape indicate the volume of available water. This study highlights work by University of Calgary scientists engaged in mapping the volume of Stagnation Glacier in Canada.
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pulseEKKO® Specifications
Low Frequency Hardware Specifications
Low Frequency Antennas
| Specifications | 12.5 MHz | 25 MHz | 50 MHz | 100 MHz | 200 MHz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size(cm) | 736 × 14 × 5 | 368 × 14 × 5 | 184 × 14 × 5 | 92 × 14 × 5 | 46 × 14 × 5 |
| Size(in) | 289.8 × 5.5 × 2.0 | 144.9 × 5.5 × 2.0 | 72.4 × 5.5 × 2.0 | 36.2 × 5.5 × 2.0 | 18.1 × 5.5 × 2.0 |
| Weight | 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs) | 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) | 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) | 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) |
| Elements | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Feed | Center | Center | Center | Center | Center |
| Connector | Parallel | Parallel | Parallel | Parallel | Parallel |
Transmitter & Receiver
| Specifications | Transmitter | Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -50℃ to +50℃ (-580℉ to +1220℉) | -50℃ to +50℃ (-580℉ to +1220℉) |
| Weight | 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) | 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) |
| Size | 260×150×110 mm (10.2 × 5.9 × 4.3 inches) | 260×150×110 mm (10.2 × 5.9 × 4.3 inches) |
| Power Consumption | 150 mA @ 12V | 100 mA @ 12V |
| Cable Interface | Fibre Optics | Fibre Optics |
| Low Power Warning | at 10.2 V | at 10.2 V |
| Active Compensation | -50℃ to +50℃ (-580℉ to +1220℉) | -50℃ to +50℃ (-580℉ to +1220℉) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | N/A | 1.5V lsb |
| Data Recording | N/A | 16 bit |
High Frequency Hardware Specifications
| Specifications | 250 MHz | 500 MHz | 1000 MHz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size(cm) | 20 × 38 × 38 | 16 × 23 × 23 | 12 × 15 × 15 |
| Size(in) | 7.9 × 14.5 × 14.5 | 6.5 × 9.1 × 9.1 | 4.7 × 5.9 × 5.9 |
| Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs) | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) | 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) |
| Elements | Resistive Dipole | Resistive Dipole | Resistive Dipole |
| Feed | Center Balanced | Center Balanced | Center Balanced |
| Connector | Metallic cable | Metallic cable | Metallic cable |
System Specifications
| Specifications | Values |
|---|---|
| Time Window | Up to 192,000 ns |
| Points per Trace | Up to 30,000 |
| Stacking | 2048 |
| Sampling | Digital Equivalent Time Sampling (DETS) |
| Data quality assurance | Active temperature and voltage compensation |
| Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) | Variable, up to 100 kHz |
| Temporal Sampling Increment (hardware) | 5 ps |
Battery Specifications
| Specifications | Values |
|---|---|
| Transmitter and Receiver Batteries (for 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 200 MHz Antennas) |
12 Volts, 2.3 AH, 0.8 Kg (1.8 lbs) 182 × 24 × 62 mm (7.2 × 0.9 × 2.4 inches) |
| Tow Mode Belt Battery | 12 Volts, 9 AH, 2.6 Kg (5.7 lbs) 160 × 80 × 100 mm (6.3 × 3.1 × 3.9 inches) |
| Grey SmartCart Battery | 12 Volts, 9 AH, 3.6 Kg (8.0 lbs) 240 × 190 × 110 mm (9.4 × 7.5 × 4.3 inches) |
| Battery Charger (for Belt & Grey SmartCart batteries) |
AC mains input: 100-240V, 1.5A, 50/60Hz Output: 12 Volts @ 3 Amps |
DVL Specifications
| Specifications | Values |
|---|---|
| Length | 24 cm (9.5 in) |
| Width | 24 cm (9.5 in) |
| Depth | 6.8 cm (2.7 in) |
| Weight | 2.75 kg (6.1 lb) |
| Screen | 8.0 inch diagonal, high-visibility, sunlight-readable LCD color display Resistive touchscreen (can be used with or without gloves) Adjustable backlighting 1500 NIT and 800:1 contrast ratio |
| Wireless | Integrated modules: Wi–Fi (IEEE 802.11 b,g,n) |
| Integrated Global Navigation Satellite System | Receives GPS/GLONASS (+/−10m) |
| Audio | Built–in speaker–85dBA speaker w/volume control |
| Storage | 8 GB Internal |
| CPU Speed | Quad Core, 800 MHz |
| Ports | USB, RS232, 2 × 15–pin GPR ports, Odometer, Power |
| Temperature & Environmental | Ruggedized, environmentally sealed unit and connections. Ingress protection (IP) rating: Rated to IP55 under IEC 60529 Relative Humidity operation (non–condensing): 10–90% Operating temperature range: −30 to 50℃ |
| Regulatory Specifications | EMC–FCC, CE, IC, ACA, RSM Safety–TUV, CE |
