The latest addition to Applied Microsystems’ SMART SV range provides it’s customers with lower servicing costs and longer calibration periods than any previous SV sensor. The new composite SV sensor can now be fitted to the existing Smart Sensor range combining radical advances in ‘time-of-flight’ sound velocity measurement with hi-tech composite sensor materials, making it the obvious choice for any SMART users who want to get the most out of their instrument.

The SMART SV sensor is a high-tech, composite sound velocity sensor which can also be adapted to include an AML temperature and/or pressure sensor. With the composite SV sensor, customers still receive the same SMART housing and the same SMART data output as with the current sensors, so there is no need for expensive system modifications. The accuracies of the SMART SV also remain unchanged at SV +/-0.05 m/s, T +/- 0.05^oC and Pressure +/-0.05% FS.

The new composite SV sensor is smaller than the original Invar SV sensor, its size means it can be easily attached to the smallest AUV, ROV or tow body. As the new SV does not have any metal parts the need for sacrificial zinc anodes is eliminated, avoiding complex replenishments and cutting down the long term costs.