THE CTD FOR YOUR AUV

SMALL. ACCURATE. RUGGED. RELIABLE.

Advanced Sensors for Mobile Marine Platforms

AUV

ASV

ROV

GLIDER

PRODUCTS

MODEL 501 CTD

MODEL 503 CTD

TemperaturE・SalinitY・Depth
SOUND SPEED・DENSITY

TemperaturE・SalinitY・Depth
SOUND SPEED・DENSITY

Miniaturized precision electronics combined with a compact and rugged sensor body deliver real-time, research-quality ocean data in an easy-to-integrate package. With no interior dry volume required, initial installation, routine calibration and spares inventories are streamlined. Connect via bulkhead connector or custom through-hull penetrator.
All the advantages of the Model 501 in a cylindrical form factor ideal for certain smaller platforms. Two-part construction includes a  shroud that can  be adapted to different hull diameters or mounting locations. Connect via cable with a user-specified connector, bulkhead connector or custom through-hull penetrator.

100 Series CT SENSORS

CALIBRATION SERVICES

TemperaturE・SalinitY
TemperaturE・SalinitY・PRESSURE
Our original conductivity-temperature (CT) sensor consists of an externally-mounted CT cell and an internally-mounted precision electronics board.  Available in several rectangular and cylindrical form factors to suit your application. Connect via cable with a user-specified connector.  
NBOSI offers rapid, affordable temperature and salinity calibration services to keep your sensors performing their best while minimizing  downtime. We also offer pressure validation testing and sensor calibration to 10,000 psi (6895 dbar).

technology

Beginning in the late 1950's Neil Brown developed methods to determine ocean salinity in real-time using measured seawater conductivity and temperature. This work eventually resulted in the first modern conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensor.

The NBOSI approach to measuring salinity is an evolution of Neil Brown's 2002 patent (US 6,720,773) for an internal field, four-electrode conductivity cell with an integral pressure-protected thermistor and efficient,  self-referencing electronics. Optimized for use on mobile platforms, the NBOSI CT sensor is free-flushing, fast-responding, quiet, vibration-free, rugged, low-power and insensitive to mounting location.

Unlike existing two-electrode cells, the NBOSI CT Sensor does not require an energy-consuming and noisy pump. And unlike inductive cells, the compact, rugged, and low-drag NBOSI sensor may be mounted anywhere on the vehicle exterior without compromising data quality or sacrificing hydrodynamic efficiency.

A simple RS-232 data interface facilitates vehicle integration and provides raw or engineering-unit data at up to 10Hz.

All sensors are fully potted and capable of operation beyond 6000 dbar. We regularly perform in-house pressure validation testing to 9,800 psi (6750 dbar) for customers operating under extreme conditions.

Our integrated CTD incorporates a precision pressure sensor (Keller 7LD) enabling real-time output of depth, sound speed and ocean density along with temperature, conductivity and salinity.

All products are assembled and calibrated in our Massachusetts, USA facility.

team

Dave Fratantoni

CEO

Ray Schmitt

Co-Founder, President

bob petitt

Co-Founder, Chief Engineer

Neil Brown

Co-Founder
(1927-2005)

satisfied customers


Since 2004 NBOSI has delivered nearly 1000 sensor systems to leaders in ocean research, industry and defense

Contact NBOSI for more information, 3D CAD models or a quote

LOCATION

82 Technology Park Drive
East Falmouth, MA  02536
USA

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