Underway Data Sensors

Voyage : 2011/12 V4     - Link to additional Voyage details
Vessel : Aurora Australis
Duration : 12-Feb-2012 to 15-Mar-2012 UTC
Spatial Bounds :
31° 55.5' S
62° 50.1' E 147° 30.2' E
67° 36.1' S

Underway Data Sensor Information

SensorDetails
Instrument Anemometer Serial No : RMYOUNG_05106_WM37285
Location : Mast - Port
Accuracy : Wind Speed +/- ??? m/s Wind Direction +/- 3 degrees
Resolution : Wind Speed - 0.1m/s Wind Direction - 0.1 degrees
Output : Wind Speed is AC frequency where 1 knot=0.1904Hz Wind Direction is resistance where 10kohms = 355 degrees Usually interfaced to system via RM Young 05603 interface which provides 0-5V ouputs.
Notes : Range 0 to 60m/s Threshold sensitivity 1.0 m/s
Instrument Anemometer Serial No : RMYOUNG_05106_WM38966
Location : Spare
Accuracy : Wind Speed +/- ??? m/s Wind Direction +/- 3 degrees
Resolution : Wind Speed - 0.1m/s Wind Direction - 0.1 degrees
Output : Wind Speed is AC frequency where 1 knot=0.1904Hz Wind Direction is resistance where 10kohms = 355 degrees Usually interfaced to system via RM Young 05603 interface which provides 0-5V ouputs.
Notes : Range 0 to 60m/s Threshold sensitivity 1.0 m/s
Instrument Anemometer Serial No : RMYOUNG_05106_WM43441(New 2000)
Location : Mast - Starboard
Accuracy : Wind Speed +/- ??? m/s Wind Direction +/- 3 degrees
Resolution : Wind Speed - 0.1m/s Wind Direction - 0.1 degrees
Output : Wind Speed is AC frequency where 1 knot=0.1904Hz Wind Direction is resistance where 10kohms = 355 degrees Usually interfaced to system via RM Young 05603 interface which provides 0-5V ouputs.
Notes : Range 0 to 60m/s Threshold sensitivity 1.0 m/s
Instrument Anemometer interface Serial No : Unknown RM Young wind monitor AA-PORT
Location : Met Lab
Accuracy :
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : 2 x 0 to 2.5 VDC
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Instrument Anemometer interface Serial No : Unknown RM Young wind monitor AA-STBD
Location : Met Lab
Accuracy :
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : 2 x 0 to 2.5 VDC
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Instrument Barometer Serial No : DPA21 barometer 216063
Location : Met Lab
Accuracy : +/-0.3hPa range 800 - 1050 hPa temperature +5C to +55C
Resolution : 0.1hPa
Output : 500 to 1050 hPa and 3hour trend via RS232 port
Notes : Operating temperature -40C to +70C
Instrument Datataker Serial No : DT600_19623_ v4.01 (non PCMCIA) BRAY
Location : Spare
Accuracy : Analog input accuracy 0.15% of full scale Linearity better than 0.05%
Resolution : 15 bits plus sign, 1uV
Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (N,8,1)
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Instrument Datataker Serial No : DT50_35655
Location : Monkey Aisle - Port
Accuracy : Analog input accuracy 0.15% of full scale
Resolution : 15 bits plus sign, 1uV
Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (N,8,1)
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Instrument Datataker Serial No : DT50_35656
Location : Monkey Aisle - Starboard
Accuracy : Analog input accuracy 0.15% of full scale
Resolution : 15 bits plus sign, 1uV
Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (N,8,1)
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Instrument Datataker Serial No : DT50_36914
Location : Spare
Accuracy : Analog input accuracy 0.15% of full scale
Resolution : 15 bits plus sign, 1uV
Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (N,8,1)
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Instrument Datataker Serial No : DT600_31561 (PCMCIA) WIND
Location : Met Lab
Accuracy : Analog input accuracy 0.15% of full scale
Resolution : 15 bits plus sign, 1uV
Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (N,8,1)
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Instrument GPS Serial No : GPS112_KD82137 aft gantry
Location : Aft gantry
Accuracy : Position 2D RMS (PDOP <3), 100m with SA
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Output : NMEA RS232 data @ 4800 baud (n,8,1)
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Instrument GPS Serial No : GPS112_KD82444 monkey isle
Location : Monkey Aisle - Starboard
Accuracy : Position 2D RMS (PDOP <3), 100m with SA
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Output : NMEA RS232 data @ 4800 baud (n,8,1)
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Instrument GPS Serial No : OMNISTAR_RX ZEA334491 #36449
Location : Met Lab
Accuracy : Dependent upon location under satellite footprint
Resolution :
Output : RTCM
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Instrument GPS - 3D Serial No : ASHTECH_ADU-2_00185
Location : Oceanographic Lab
Accuracy : Heading 0.4 degrees static, 0.2 degrees dynamic Pitch/Roll 0.8 degrees static, 0.4 degrees dynamic Position 100m (95% with SA on) Velocity 1cm/second (PDOP<4)
Resolution : Heading,Pitch,Roll 0.1degrees Velocity 0.1cm/s Position 0.1m
Output : RS232 output at 2Hz rate
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Instrument Humidity Serial No : HMP233_W3740015
Location : Monkey Aisle - Port
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Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (E,7,2)
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Instrument Humidity Serial No : HMP233_W3740013
Location : Monkey Aisle - Starboard
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Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (E,7,2)
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Instrument Humidity Serial No : HMP233_W3740014
Location : Spare
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Output : ASCII Serial Data RS232 at 4800 baud (E,7,2)
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Instrument M232-214 A/D Interface Card Serial No : 9702/A_M232 (fluoro)
Location : Oceanographic Lab
Accuracy : +/-1% Full scale
Resolution : 14 bits or +/- 16384 counts representing an input of +/- 1.25V
Output : RS 232 serial data stream at 2400 baud
Notes : Interface is a Cyber Research Inc M232214 interface unit mounted on an Antdiv desgned eurocard which contains a power supply and buffer amplifier with programmable gain.
Instrument M232-214 A/D Interface Card Serial No : 9701/A_M232 (log)
Location : Instrument Room
Accuracy : +/-1% Full scale
Resolution : 14 bits or +/- 16384 counts representing an input of +/- 1.25V
Output : RS 232 serial data stream at 2400 baud
Notes : Interface is a Cyber Research Inc M232214 interface unit mounted on an Antdiv desgned eurocard which contains a power supply and buffer amplifier with programmable gain.
Instrument M232-214 A/D Interface Card Serial No : 9703/A_M232 (draft)
Location : Instrument Room
Accuracy : +/-1% Full scale
Resolution : 14 bits or +/- 16384 counts representing an input of +/- 1.25V
Output : RS 232 serial data stream at 2400 baud
Notes : Interface is a Cyber Research Inc M232214 interface unit mounted on an Antdiv desgned eurocard which contains a power supply and buffer amplifier with programmable gain.
Instrument Radiation - PAR Serial No : LI190SZ_Q30863
Location : Monkey Aisle - Starboard
Accuracy : Absolute error typically +/- 3%, Maximum error +/- 5%
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : Sensitivity typically 80uA per 1000W/m^2
Notes : Stability < +/-2% change over a 1 year period Response time 10us Temperature dependednce +/-0.15% per C maximum Cosine correction up to 80 degrees angle of incedence Azimuth <+/-1% error over 360 to 45 degrees elevation Operating range -40C to 65C
Instrument Radiation - PAR Serial No : LI190SZ_Q24623
Location : Monkey Aisle - Port
Accuracy : Absolute error typically +/- 3%, Maximum error +/- 5%
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : Sensitivity typically 80uA per 1000W/m^2
Notes : Stability < +/-2% change over a 1 year period Response time 10us Temperature dependednce +/-0.15% per C maximum Cosine correction up to 80 degrees angle of incedence Azimuth <+/-1% error over 360 to 45 degrees elevation Operating range -40C to 65C
Instrument Radiation - Solar Serial No : EP08_8408
Location : Monkey Aisle - Starboard
Accuracy : +/-3%
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : typically 5 to 7 uV/W.m^-2
Notes : Viewing angle 2 pi sr irradiance 0 - 1400 W.m^-2 response time < 40s @99%, <24s @95%, <9s @63% non-stability <+/-1.5%/year non linearity <+/-1% at 500W/m2 tilt response < +/-2% at 1000 W/m2 operating temperature -20 to +60C temperature response <2% deviation for 50K interval cosine error <+/-5% of ideal
Instrument Radiation - Solar Serial No : EP08_8409
Location : Monkey Aisle - Port
Accuracy : +/-3%
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : typically 5 to 7 uV/W.m^-2
Notes : Viewing angle 2 pi sr irradiance 0 - 1400 W.m^-2 response time < 40s @99%, <24s @95%, <9s @63% non-stability <+/-1.5%/year non linearity <+/-1% at 500W/m2 tilt response < +/-2% at 1000 W/m2 operating temperature -20 to +60C temperature response <2% deviation for 50K interval cosine error <+/-5% of ideal
Instrument Radiation - UVB Serial No : YOKOGAWA_27553
Location : Monkey Aisle - Port
Accuracy : Eppley secondary standard group
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : approximately 150 uV/wm^-2
Notes : impedance approx 1500 ohms temperature dependence +/-0.3%/C over -40C to +40C linearity +/-2% from 0 to 70 Wm^-2 response time: milliseconds cosine +/- 3.5% from normalisation 0-70 degrees zenith angle
Instrument Radiation - UVB effective Serial No : 501_UV_3744
Location : Monkey Aisle - Port
Accuracy : +/-5% for daily total
Resolution : UV - better than 0.01 MED/hour
Output : UV sensor: 0 to 9.99 MED/hour temperature: -50C to +100C
Notes : operating range -20C to +50C thermal drift of zero (vs ambient temp) <25*10-5 (MED/hr)/C
Instrument Synchro/Digital Converter Serial No : GYRO_INTERFACE 1
Location : Instrument Room
Accuracy : +/- 1 Degree
Resolution : 0.006 degrees
Output : RS232 serial data stream at 9600 baud Update rate is selectable but is normally 2Hz
Notes : Interface designed by CSIRO for the R.V. Franklin and built by the Antdiv.
Instrument Temperature - Water Serial No : RSVAA3 (12 kHz transducer window)
Location : Out of Service
Accuracy : +/-0.05C
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : 4 wire resistance
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Instrument Temperature - Water Serial No : SBE3S_4256 (New 02/03)
Location : Spare
Accuracy :
Resolution : 0.001 degrees Celcius
Output : 5VDC freq out to SBE21
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Instrument Temperature - Water Serial No : SBE3S_2770 (New 00/01)
Location : Hull - port side stern USW intake (shaft tunnel)
Accuracy :
Resolution : 0.001 degrees Celcius
Output : 5VDC freq out to SBE21
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Instrument Thermosalinograph Serial No : SBE21_2111393-1781 #36291
Location : Oceanographic Lab
Accuracy : Conductivity 0.001 S/m/month Temperature 0.01C / 6 months
Resolution : Conductivity 0.0001S/m Temperature 0.001C
Output : RS232 data stream. Sample rate set remotely but can be up to 1 sample/5 sec.
Notes : Measurement range: Temp: -5C to +35C Cond: 0 to 6.5 S/m
Instrument Thermosalinograph Serial No : SBE21_2121099-2797 #36729 (New 00/01)
Location : Spare
Accuracy : Conductivity 0.001 S/m/month Temperature 0.01C / 6 months
Resolution : Conductivity 0.0001S/m Temperature 0.001C
Output : RS232 data stream. Sample rate set remotely but can be up to 1 sample/5 sec.
Notes : Measurement range: Temp: -5C to +35C Cond: 0 to 6.5 S/m
InstrumentFluorometer Serial No : Turner Model 10 0629
Location : Oceanographic Lab
Accuracy : Dependent upon calibration
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : 0 .. 5VDC representing full scale 6 digital outputs representing scale and instrument status
Notes : Instrument provides a Relative value of chlorophyll A not an absolute value
IT DLS Computer Serial No : COMPAQ_1U_R01XXXX256/8J16JTX1801R
Location : Instrument Room
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IT DLS Computer Serial No : COMPAQ_1U_R01800256/8J08FCX2X018
Location : Instrument Room
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IT DLS RAID array Serial No : COMPAQ_3U_RAID 8A08DTNIJ02H
Location : Instrument Room
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Notes : RAID array
IT Printer Serial No : HP-5100_SGBH207673 (New 0203)
Location : Lower Conference Room
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Notes : A3 laser printer
IT Printer Serial No : HP-5MP_#33282
Location : Instrument Room
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Notes : A4 laser printer
IT Printer Serial No : HP-1220C_SG14G131J3 (New 0102)
Location : Instrument Room
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Notes : A3 Colour paintjet
IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-8P_00-80-A3-17-2B-8C
Location : Monkey Aisle - Port
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-8P_00-80-A3-17-2A-33
Location : Monkey Aisle - Starboard
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-8P_00-80-A3-17-2B-1F
Location : Met Lab
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-8P_00-80-A3-17-2C-BB
Location : Oceanographic Lab
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-8P_00-80-A3-53-3D-06
Location : Aft control room
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-32P_00-80-A3-53-28-12
Location : Instrument Room
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-8P_00-80-A3-17-3D-20_AA_spare
Location : Spare
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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IT Terminal Server Serial No : ETS-8P_00-80-A3-17-3C-24_AA_spare
Location : Spare
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Output : TCP\IP, RS232C serial
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Ship Draft Serial No : SHIP_DRAFT_SENSORS 1
Location : Engine Room
Accuracy : +/-5%
Resolution : analogue output - limited by measuring equipment
Output : Forward and Aft sensors each have a 4 .. 20mA output which equals 0 to 1 bar (approx 10.20 metres) range.
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Ship Log (ship's speed) Serial No : Ships log
Location : Hull - stbd bow USW intake
Accuracy : +/- 10%
Resolution : 0.005nm
Output : 200 pulses per nautical mile, sampled every 10 seconds 2-20mA ahead speed, 2-0mA astern speed
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Ship Pitch/Roll Serial No : Trimcube_038
Location : Gyro room
Accuracy : 0.05degrees (mid point) 0.1 degrees (at +/-27 degrees)
Resolution : 0.01 degrees
Output : Range +/-30 degrees Output signal is RS232 serial at 1200baud
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