Thetis Autonomous Moored Platform - Water Column Profiler

The Thetis Profiler is a submersible vertically profiling platform for use in coastal marine and fresh water environments. The purpose of the platform is to sample the water column distributions of physical, biological, chemical and optical properties at a fixed geographical location over extended periods of time. The system provides sub-meter scale vertical resolution of these properties from 1- 2 m above sea floor to the surface of the air-water interface. The Thetis design includes: • Modular, self-contained, winch-driven profiling platform • Integrated control, power, and telemetry systems • Full suite of available physical, chemical and biological sensors The Thetis’ self-contained design greatly simplifies deployment, recovery and maintenance, significantly reducing the logistical/manpower burdens off operational observing systems.