The capability to assess both differential and integral characteristics of the ocean coupled with slow, steady motion allows the profiler to resolve fine vertical structures.

Measurement strategy

A single set of sensors can be used, instead of several sets of sensors at fixed depths, which greatly reduces both the cost of a survey and the time spent on instrument maintenance and calibration. Such a system can collect regular profiles over a large depth range (e.g. 500 m) at high temporal and vertical resolutions at fixed geographical location over continental slopes or in the open ocean during a season or longer.

Typical configurations of the Aqualog moorings

Schematic drawing of the Aqualog Profiler in Besos Canyon in the northwestern
Mediterranean Sea (March-April 2012)