Maritime
Towing tank with wave generator and technical support
The towing tank is suitable for evaluating hydrodynamic lift and drag components for small craft, sailing and motor.
Details:
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60m in length , 3.7m wide and 1.8m deep
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Carriage top speed of 4.0m/s
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Computer-controlled wave generator
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Test scale models up to 2m in length and 50kg in weight
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Test wave and tidal renewable energy devices
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Can be used for instrument calibration.
Survey vessel with technical support
Solent Surveyor is available for a range of activities, such as marine surveying, environmental science work and navigation training.
Survey vessel overview
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L.O.A: 9.95m
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Beam: 4.5m
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Max speed: 18 knots
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Cruising speed: 14-16 knots
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Draught: 1m
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Disp: 8.5 tonnes
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Max capacity: 14 passengers + two crew
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Generator: 4.5KvA 240volt
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Range: 160 miles approx - up to 20 miles from safe haven.
Hydrographic survey
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SeSeatronics Bathy-500MF multi-frequency survey echo sounder
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Ohmex TidaLite tide gauge
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HYPACK Hydrographic Survey Software
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CMAX 2 digital sidescan sonar
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Trimble MS750 RTK GPS system
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Simrad HS-50 Differential GPS.
Oceanographic survey
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Valeport CTD
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YSI environmental multi-meter
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Alec current mete Valeport CTD/current/turbidity autonomous logging package
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‘A’ frame 250kg max.
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Van Veen grab
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Day grab and plankton nets.
Navigation training
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Two full-size chart tables, seating for eight
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Four networked E-series Raymarine monitors running 'Navionics Platinum' chart software, with integrated radar and dual frequency depth sounder
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Independent Tridata speed/depth/wind instrumentation
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Simrad directional GPS with Pelorus
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Night navigation capability
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Other: heads, galley with kettle and microwave.
For more details on these facilities, contact Emily Steel:
Telephone: 02380 319556
Email: emily.steel@solent.ac.uk|