Communication:
Iridium Transceiver 9523 — RUDICS, circuit switched
Depth Rating:
2000 dbars
Dimensions:
Hull diameter 14 cm, Ring diameter 24 cm, Total length 167 cm
Internal Batteries:
4 packs of 3 DD lithium sulfuryl chloride cells (cannot ship in passenger aircraft; Class 9 Dangerous Goods)
Material:
Aluminum hull, seamless natural-rubber external bladders
Memory:
CTD stores one 2000-dbar CTD profile
Park Interval:
1 - 15 days
Position:
GPS, Garmin 15xL-W, mean acquisition time 70 sec
Power Endurance:
250 2000-dbar cycles (mission dependent; excluding optional bolt-on sensors)
Self-Activation:
Starts operating automatically on deployment, when pressure reaches user-programmable setpoint
Volume:
1.7% change (minimum fractional)
Weight:
< 20 kg (excluding optional bolt-on sensors)