Temperature Sensor | Subsurface Ocean Monitoring | Sofar Ocean
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SPOTTER PLATFORM
Temperature Sensor
Add multiple ocean-grade temperature sensors to your Spotter Platform to profile the water column in real time.
Monitor thermal stratification continuously with exceptional accuracy, minimal drift, and solar-rechargeable power.
Sensor Specifications
RBR Temperature Sensor
| Sensor | RBRcoda³ T: Temperature Sensor |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Thermistor |
| Accuracy | ±0.002°C |
| Resolution | <0.00005°C |
| Range | –5°C to 35°C |
| Stability | ±0.002°C per year |
| Response Time | <1s time constant (standard sensor) |
| Sampling Rates | 2 Hz standard; 1 Hz low-power (slow) or up to 32 Hz high-speed |
| Maximum Depth | 50 m |
| Power Supply | Spotter’s Li-ion battery (solar-rechargeable) |
| Size (Dia. × Len.) | ~25 mm × 245 mm |
| Weight | ~160 g (<0.4 lb) |
| Interface Standard | Bristlemouth-native (plug-and-play) |
Sofar Temperature Sensor
| Sensor | Sofar Temperature Sensor |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Thermistor |
| Accuracy | ±0.1°C |
| Resolution | 0.02°C |
| Range | –5°C to 50°C |
| Maximum Depth | 50 m |
| Power Supply | Spotter’s Li-ion battery (solar-rechargeable) |
Deployment & Best Practices
Configuration Options
Ideal for moored coastal deployments with one Spotter or a network. Integrate up to two more devices (e.g. pressure/oxygen) per Smart Mooring (max 3 total).
Maintenance
Rinse with fresh water after retrieval.
Remote Configuration & Controls
Direct control via Spotter Dashboard, binary/ASCII commands, and Sofar remote support.
Data Access & Analysis
Spotter Dashboard View real-time data and insights
API Access Retrieve data programmatically with our secure API
Onboard Storage Download data via SD card for offline analysis
Transmission Satellite and cellular options