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Riverboat ST Spec Sheet with Video

Riverboat ST Spec Sheet with Video

Riverboat ST Spec Sheet with Video

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Oceanscience Riverboat ST is a specialized platform designed for use with SonTek S5 or M9 acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADP). Its trimaran design enhances stability and data quality across various water velocities and surface conditions, addressing challenges like high velocities and standing waves.

Design and Performance
The Riverboat ST features bow flare hulls that allow it to operate effectively at water velocities exceeding 12 fps (3.6 m/s). This design minimizes pitch, roll, and yaw, maintaining instrument orientation and reducing drag significantly compared to catamaran designs.

Standard Configuration
Constructed from unbreakable polyethylene, the Riverboat ST is robust and suitable for challenging deployment conditions. It is compatible with the SonTek RiverSurveyor S5 or M9, with or without the DGPS option. The standard setup includes three hulls, an aluminum crossbar, an instrument mounting plate with an S5/M9 clamp, a wire rope bridle, and mounting hardware for the RiverSurveyor PCM box. Large kick-up fins are included to prevent snags.

Additional Equipment
The Cable Chimp II, a remotely-operated cableway vehicle, is available for steady transects, ensuring consistent and high-quality discharge data at water velocities up to 10 fps (3 m/s).

Specifications
  • Typical Measurement Water Velocity: 2-10 fps (0.6-3 m/s)
  • Maximum Water Velocity: 12 fps (3.6 m/s)
  • Center Hull Length: 48” (121 cm)
  • Overall Width: 32” (81 cm)
  • Crossbar Material: Anodized Aluminum
  • Hull Material: Molded Unbreakable Polyethylene
  • Weight: 15 lbs (7 kg)
  • Hardware: Aluminum
  • Safety Lines and Fasteners: Stainless Steel
  • Fin Configuration: Large Kick-up Fins
  • ADCP Size: Compatible with all SonTek Instruments

Order Codes
  • RBST - Riverboat ST
  • CCMPII - Cable Chimp II
  • SCAS - Soft transportation case
  • HCAS - Aluminum ATA transportation case

Warranty
The polyethylene hulls come with a three-year warranty, while all other components have a one-year warranty.

Contact Information
The Oceanscience Group
4129 Avenida de la Plata
Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: (760) 754-2400
Fax: (760) 754-2485
Email: [email protected]
www.oceanscience.com
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Riverboat ST Spec Sheet with Video-1

Riverboat ST Tethered Boat For The SonTek S5/M9 ADP Expand Useful Measurement Conditions The Oceanscience Riverboat ST is specially designed for the SonTek S5 or M9 acoustic Doppler current profilers. The trimaran design provides excellent stability and maximizes data quality in a wide range of water velocities and surface conditions. High velocities and standing waves, often problematic with other deployment options for the S5 or M9 profilers may be handled with more security using the Riverboat ST trimaran platform. Handle Varied Velocities With Bow Flare Hulls The Oceanscience Riverboat ST can gather data at water velocities over 12fps (3.6m/s). The proven bow flare trimaran hull design prevents the boat from nose-diving and maintains instrument orientation by reducing pitch, roll and yaw in varied flows. The central hull reduces drag by a factor of 2-4 over catamaran designs making the Riverboat ST capable of operation in a range of water velocities. Standard Configuration Made of unbreakable polyethylene, the Riverboat ST is strong and can handle tough deployment conditions. The standard boat configuration fits the SonTek RiverSurveyor S5 or M9, with or without the DGPS option. The Riverboat ST includes three hulls, aluminum crossbar, instrument mounting plate with S5/M9 clamp, wire rope bridle and mounting hardware for the RiverSurveyor PCM box. Large kick-up fins are standard to ensure snagfree operation. For older SonTek profilers such as the RiverCat and older River Surveyor, the Riverboat ST02 and ST03 trimarans are available with specific instrument mounting arrangements for these profilers. Use The Cable Chimp For Steady Transects Online Viewers Click Images for Video Also available for the Riverboat ST is the Oceanscience Cable Chimp II remotely-operated cableway vehicle. For measurements using a tag line, the Cable Chimp II can slowly transect the river at a steady and repeatable speed offering the most consistent and best quality discharge data. Using the Cable Chimp II with the Riverboat ST is possible at water velocities up to 10fps (3m/s). www.oceanscience.com

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Riverboat ST Spec Sheet with Video-2

Riverboat ST CTD Data Samples* Riverboat ST Specifications The Oceanscience Riverboat ST specifications are listed below. RIVERBOAT ST SPECIFICATIONS Typical Measurement Water Velocity Maximum Water Velocity 2-10 fps or 0.6-3 m/s 12 fps or 3.6 m/s Center Hull Length 48” or 121 cm Overall Width (Assembled) 32” or 81 cm Crossbar Material Hull Material Weight Anodized Aluminum Molded Unbreakable Polyethylene 15 lbs or 7 kg Hardware Aluminum Safety Lines Stainless Steel Fasteners Stainless Steel Fin Configuration ADCP Size Large Kick-up Fins All SonTek Instruments Order Codes RBST CCMPII SCAS HCAS...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.