Response Characteristics of the Neil Brown Instrument Systems, Inc. mark III CTD to Step Changes in Temperature and Conductivity.

Abstract

Response characteristics of the Mark 3 CTD temperature and conductivity sensors have been determined. A 45 degree rotation of the thermistor bead assembly into the path of flow provides maximum dynamic response. The time constant for the temperature sensor was measured to be approximately 45 milliseconds while that of the conductivity sensor was measured to be approximately 20 milliseconds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA102543

Entities

People

  • Marshall A. Paige

Organizations

  • Naval Oceanographic Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Assembly
  • Bodies Of Water
  • Computer Programs
  • Conductivity
  • Drop Tests
  • Dynamic Response
  • Electronics
  • High Resolution
  • Measurement
  • O Rings
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Fixtures
  • Test Methods
  • Thermistors
  • Turbulent Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Oceanography.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.