TELEDYNE - Tethered float for RiverPro and RiverRay

Operational overview and field deployment

Instrument role in river survey deployment systems

TELEDYNE Tethered float for RiverPro and RiverRay is designed as a deployment platform for river hydrodynamic measurement instruments. It is used to support stable positioning and transport of ADCP systems during mobile or semi-mobile river survey operations.

Operational usage context

This floating system is used to facilitate the deployment of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers in river environments. It enables controlled movement across transects while maintaining stable instrument orientation for reliable flow measurements.

Operational environment

The system is intended for use in rivers, canals, and shallow freshwater environments where stable and controlled deployment of measurement instruments is required. It is suitable for conditions involving variable flow and limited access from larger vessels.

System integration role

Within a river measurement setup, it functions as a mechanical support and transport platform for ADCP systems such as RiverPro and RiverRay. It ensures proper positioning of the instrument in the water column during data acquisition.

Deployment usage

Deployment involves mounting the measurement system onto the float structure, which is then operated along river transects. The configuration supports stable hydrodynamic measurements during movement or stationary acquisition depending on survey requirements.

Typical users

It is commonly used by hydrologists, environmental agencies, and survey teams conducting river discharge measurements and freshwater flow studies.