General overview

The RBRduraturo4 (Fig. 1) is a flexible dual-channel instrument that can integrate temperature (T) and/or pressure (D). It supports the following features:

  • High accuracy

  • Extended deployment

  • Large memory

  • Flexible schedules

  • Twist activation

  • USB-C download

RBR instruments facilitate optimal measurement schedules, whether moored, towed, or profiling.

The RBRduraturo4 comes with twist activation, large storage capacity, and reliable battery power, which facilitates long deployments with higher sampling rates. Downloads are quick with USB-C, and a dedicated holder makes it simple to replace the desiccant before each deployment. The calibration coefficients are stored on the instrument, and only one software tool, Ruskin, is required to operate it. Datasets can be read directly in Matlab, or exported to Excel, OceanDataView®, or text files.

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Fig. 1.    The RBRduraturo4.

For a detailed description of using the Ruskin software, see Ruskin User Guide: Standard Instruments⁴.

RBRduraturo4 T.D | tide32 and RBRduraturo4 T.D | wave32 take averages of pressure readings over extended periods of time, providing accurate tide level data and obtaining wave characteristics. They are also capable of detecting infrequent phenomena, like boat wakes.