Deployment - Revision history

CynthiaBluteau: Burst links

2022-03-08T19:20:33Z

Burst links

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	* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates		* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates
	* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)		* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)
	* If using a duty cycle, ensure that each burst is long enough to obtain stationary statistics necessary for <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates		* If using a duty cycle, ensure that each [[Burst sampling\|burst]] is long enough to obtain stationary statistics necessary for <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates
	* Maximise the number of profiles (ensembles) per <math>\varepsilon</math> estimate observation period to improve statistics		* Maximise the number of profiles (ensembles) per <math>\varepsilon</math> estimate observation period to improve statistics
	* Avoid/reduce interference with nearby instruments to reduce/avoid interference by sampling at different intervals.		* Avoid/reduce interference with nearby instruments to reduce/avoid interference by sampling at different intervals.
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	* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption		* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption
	* Factor in the available memory and the manufacturer’s expected memory required per recorded profile (ensemble) when estimating the memory capacity		* Factor in the available memory and the manufacturer’s expected memory required per recorded profile (ensemble) when estimating the memory capacity
	* For long deployments, extend the interval between observation periods (burst mode). This allows for longer duration deployments but reduces the temporal resolution of <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates		* For long deployments, extend the interval between observation periods ([[Burst sampling\|burst mode]]). This allows for longer duration deployments but reduces the temporal resolution of <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates
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Brian scannell at 11:25, 10 December 2021

2021-12-10T11:25:11Z

Yuengdjern: /* Motion control during deployment */

2021-12-10T10:04:51Z

Motion control during deployment

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	== Motion control during deployment ==		== Motion control during deployment ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">
	* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location		* For bottom-mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location
	* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path		* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path
	* For moored instruments, consider impact of knock-down on location of observations in the water column when designing the mooring		* For moored instruments, consider impact of knock-down on location of observations in the water column when designing the mooring

Yuengdjern at 12:39, 8 December 2021

2021-12-08T12:39:21Z

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	In order to collect useful measurements that '''actually resolve''' the turbulence statistics consistent with the application of the Kolmogorov hypotheses of [[isotropic turbulence]], it is important to configure and deploy your instrument using best practices. In setting up your instrument, ~~it is recommended that~~ consider the following:		In order to collect useful measurements that '''actually resolve''' the turbulence statistics consistent with the application of the Kolmogorov hypotheses of [[isotropic turbulence]], it is important to configure and deploy your instrument using best practices. In setting up your instrument, please consider the following reccomendations:

	==Environmental Conditions ==		==Environmental Conditions ==

Yuengdjern at 12:38, 8 December 2021

2021-12-08T12:38:52Z

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	In order to collect useful measurements that '''actually resolve''' the turbulence statistics consistent with the application of the Kolmogorov hypotheses of [[isotropic turbulence]], it is important to configure and deploy your instrument using best practices. In setting up your instrument, it is recommended that consider the following ~~recommendations~~:		In order to collect useful measurements that '''actually resolve''' the turbulence statistics consistent with the application of the Kolmogorov hypotheses of [[isotropic turbulence]], it is important to configure and deploy your instrument using best practices. In setting up your instrument, it is recommended that consider the following:

	==Environmental Conditions ==		==Environmental Conditions ==

CynthiaBluteau: Categorization

2021-11-23T15:57:37Z

Categorization

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	Next Step: [[ Raw data review (QA1) ]] <br></br>		Next Step: [[ Raw data review (QA1) ]] <br></br>
	Return to [[ADCP structure function flow chart\| ADCP Flow Chart front page]]		Return to [[ADCP structure function flow chart\| ADCP Flow Chart front page]]


			[[Category:Velocity profilers]]

Yuengdjern at 09:42, 16 November 2021

2021-11-16T09:42:40Z

Yuengdjern at 09:41, 16 November 2021

2021-11-16T09:41:36Z

Jmmcmillan: Formatting update to remove unnecessary numbers

2021-11-15T22:24:59Z

Formatting update to remove unnecessary numbers

Yuengdjern at 16:38, 15 November 2021

2021-11-15T16:38:39Z

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	==Environmental Conditions ==		==Environmental Conditions ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">
			<br>
	* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves		* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves
	* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected		* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected
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	== Velocity Measurements ==		== Velocity Measurements ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">
			<br>
	* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates		* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates
	* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)		* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)
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	== Motion control during deployment ==		== Motion control during deployment ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">
			<br>
	* For bottom-mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location		* For bottom-mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location
	* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path		* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path
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	== Power and Storage for self-contained deployments ==		== Power and Storage for self-contained deployments ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">
			<br>
	* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration		* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration
	* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption		* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption
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	</div>		</div>

			<br></br>
	Next Step: [[ Raw data review (QA1) ]] <br></br>		Next Step: [[ Raw data review (QA1) ]] <br></br>
	Return to [[ADCP structure function flow chart\| ADCP Flow Chart front page]]		Return to [[ADCP structure function flow chart\| ADCP Flow Chart front page]]

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	==Environmental Conditions ==		==Environmental Conditions ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">
	* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves		* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves
	* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected		* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected
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	== Velocity Measurements ==		== Velocity Measurements ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">
	* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates		* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates
	* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)		* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)
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	== Motion control during deployment ==		== Motion control during deployment ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">
	* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location		* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location
	* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path		* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path
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	== Power and Storage for self-contained deployments ==		== Power and Storage for self-contained deployments ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">
	* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration		* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration
	* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption		* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption

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	In order to collect useful measurements that '''actually resolve''' the turbulence statistics consistent with the application of the Kolmogorov hypotheses of [[isotropic turbulence]], it is important to configure and deploy your instrument using best practices. In setting up your instrument, it is recommended that consider the following recommendations:		In order to collect useful measurements that '''actually resolve''' the turbulence statistics consistent with the application of the Kolmogorov hypotheses of [[isotropic turbulence]], it is important to configure and deploy your instrument using best practices. In setting up your instrument, it is recommended that consider the following recommendations:

	=Environmental Conditions =		==Environmental Conditions ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible ~~mw-collapsed~~" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">		<div class="mw-collapsible" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">
	* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves		* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves
	* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected		* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected
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	</div>		</div>

	= Velocity Measurements =		== Velocity Measurements ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible ~~mw-collapsed~~" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">		<div class="mw-collapsible" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">
	* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates		* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates
	* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)		* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)
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	</div>		</div>

	= Motion control during deployment =		== Motion control during deployment ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible ~~mw-collapsed~~" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">		<div class="mw-collapsible" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">
	* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location		* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location
	* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path		* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path
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	</div>		</div>

	= Power and Storage for self-contained deployments =		== Power and Storage for self-contained deployments ==
	<div class="mw-collapsible ~~mw-collapsed~~" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">		<div class="mw-collapsible" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">
	* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration		* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration
	* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption		* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption

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	=Environmental Conditions =		=Environmental Conditions =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">
	#* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves		* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves
	#* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected		* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected
	#* Ensure that spatial parameters (number of bins and bin size) are selected so that several bins are within the expected [[velocity inertial subrange model \| inertial subrange]] that extends from the Kolmogorov scale [[Nomenclature\| <math>L_K</math>]] to the Ozmidov scale [[Nomenclature\| <math>L_o</math>]] . Use anticipated stratification and turbulence levels to determine <math>L_K</math> and <math>L_o</math> for the deployment location.		* Ensure that spatial parameters (number of bins and bin size) are selected so that several bins are within the expected [[velocity inertial subrange model \| inertial subrange]] that extends from the Kolmogorov scale [[Nomenclature\| <math>L_K</math>]] to the Ozmidov scale [[Nomenclature\| <math>L_o</math>]] . Use anticipated stratification and turbulence levels to determine <math>L_K</math> and <math>L_o</math> for the deployment location.
	</div>		</div>

	= Velocity Measurements =		= Velocity Measurements =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">
	#* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates		* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates
	#* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)		* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)
	#* If using a duty cycle, ensure that each burst is long enough to obtain stationary statistics necessary for <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates		* If using a duty cycle, ensure that each burst is long enough to obtain stationary statistics necessary for <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates
	#* Maximise the number of profiles (ensembles) per <math>\varepsilon</math> estimate observation period to improve statistics		* Maximise the number of profiles (ensembles) per <math>\varepsilon</math> estimate observation period to improve statistics
	#* Avoid/reduce interference with nearby instruments to reduce/avoid interference by sampling at different intervals.		* Avoid/reduce interference with nearby instruments to reduce/avoid interference by sampling at different intervals.
	#* For instruments with an extra (vertical) beam, select the desired configuration of the angled beams		* For instruments with an extra (vertical) beam, select the desired configuration of the angled beams
	</div>		</div>

	= Motion control during deployment =		= Motion control during deployment =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">
	#* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location		* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location
	#* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path		* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path
	#* For moored instruments, consider impact of knock-down on location of observations in the water column when designing the mooring		* For moored instruments, consider impact of knock-down on location of observations in the water column when designing the mooring
	#* For moored instruments, collect depth and orientation data (heading, pitch and roll) at the same frequency as the velocity profiles data. Depth measurements could be made by the pressure sensor on ADCP or by adjacent instrument. Consider high resolution add-~~on’s~~ such as Altitude and Heading Reference Sensor (AHRS).		* For moored instruments, collect depth and orientation data (heading, pitch and roll) at the same frequency as the velocity profiles data. Depth measurements could be made by the pressure sensor on ADCP or by adjacent instrument. Consider high resolution add-ons such as Altitude and Heading Reference Sensor (AHRS).
	</div>		</div>

	= Power and Storage for self-contained deployments =		= Power and Storage for self-contained deployments =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">
	#* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration		* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration
	#* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption		* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption
	#* Factor in the available memory and the manufacturer’s expected memory required per recorded profile (ensemble) when estimating the memory capacity		* Factor in the available memory and the manufacturer’s expected memory required per recorded profile (ensemble) when estimating the memory capacity
	#* For long deployments, extend the interval between observation periods (burst mode). This allows for longer duration deployments but reduces the temporal resolution of <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates		* For long deployments, extend the interval between observation periods (burst mode). This allows for longer duration deployments but reduces the temporal resolution of <math>\varepsilon</math> estimates
	</div>		</div>

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	=Environmental Conditions =		=Environmental Conditions =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="~~raw~~" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="env" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand conditions">
	#* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves		#* Ensure measurement velocity range is sufficient for anticipated background flow, tides, surface waves and internal waves
	#* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected		#* For pulse-pulse coherent measurements, minimize potential issues due to phase wrapping by setting the ambiguity velocity to be larger than the maximum flow speed that is expected
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	= Velocity Measurements =		= Velocity Measurements =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="~~raw~~" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="vel" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand measurements">
	#* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates		#* Record raw data in along-beam coordinates
	#* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)		#* Maximise velocity accuracy whilst minimising averaging (pings per ensemble)
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	= Motion control during deployment =		= Motion control during deployment =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="~~raw~~" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="motioncontrol" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand motion control">
	#* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location		#* For bottom mounted instruments, minimise motion by ensuring that the frame is sufficiently heavy and streamlined to withstand the flow conditions at the deployment location
	#* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path		#* For moored instruments, minimise motion by ensuring there is sufficient buoyancy on frame to hold position well. Also ensure that the buoyancy components do not obstruct beam path
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	= Power and Storage for self-contained deployments =		= Power and Storage for self-contained deployments =
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="~~raw~~" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="power-storage" data-collapsetext="Collapse" data-expandtext="Expand power and storage">
	#* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration		#* Ensure the battery and memory capacity are sufficient for the planned deployment duration
	#* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption		#* Factor in the expected water temperature when estimating the battery capacity and energy consumption