Oceanscience SeaSpider: Mooring Platform
The SeaSpider is a mounting platform for ADCP and other related instruments. It fits any compact ADCP with plenty of room and flat mounting surfaces for battery packs, pressure sensors, pingers, CTDs and pop-up buoys.
Features
Easy to mount auxiliary instruments
Cost-efficient and corrosion-resistant device.
The all fiberglass construction makes it easy to customise for special applications.
A standard 17 glass sphere with hardhat fits neatly into the top deck.
Optional gimbal for steep bottoms and clamps for extra battery packs and instruments
Specifications
Construction: Corrosion-resistant composite structure, 316 stainless steel hardware
Side length: 58cm (147 cm)
Height: with 50mm deep lead feet: 21 (53 cm)
150 lb (68 kg) lead weight
Modular version ships in box for easy handling
Applications
Marine research
Environmental monitoring
Surveyors
Offshore projects