The Auto Drop Corer system allows the drop and freefall rate to be controlled electronically through the use of an acoustic altimeter and closed loop control circuit. As the corer is lowered the acoustic sonar system measures the distance to the seabed and triggers the release at a pre-determined height.
- No weight or trigger arm, system is triggered by acoustic sonar system
- Full ocean depth rating (7,500m)
- Up to 9m long barrels in 1m increments (other lengths available on request)
- Configurable system weight from 410 -1130kg
- Sample size of 84mm or 106mm
- Electronic safety release, prevents false triggering when the unit is out of water
- Configurable trigger distance from seabed of up to 10m
- Compatible with Feritech Heatflow system
- Easily fitted out with USBL beacon
- Quick release of battery housing, for rapid turnaround on deck