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

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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.

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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

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