Shipboard UCTD System

We have used several UCTD systems on NOAA Ships. The most recent system is the Valeport rapidPro UCTD. The UCTD winch is deployed off the stern while the ship is underway at 7-8 knots via a winch.

Quick Links:

• Valeport UCTD Operating Instructions - charging, cast methods, data download

• UCTD Deployment and Data Processing Procedures - processing data via an R Script

• Operating Manuals and set up files can be found on the UCTD Google Drive Folder.