Expendable Probe
 Instrumentation
   Expendable Systems Overview
   XCTD, eXpendable CTD
   AXCTD, Airborne CTD
   AL12, Automatic
    Launcher
   TS-RX100W Receiver
   MK150 Data Acquisition Unit
 Oceanographic and Water
 Quality Instrumentation
   SWHM, Wave Height Meter
   Seamate CTD
   Digi-Auto Salinometer
   DWQM, Water Quality Monitor
 Mechanical Instrumentation
   VMPS, Plankton Sampler
   TSK Flowmeter
   Meter Wheels


AL12, Automatic Launcher

The TSK AL12 launches a variety of expendable oceanographic probes. The release of the probes is completely automatic and computer controlled.

The highly efficient system helps reduce the manpower costs of probe launches and adds precision and safety to the release operation. The AL12 Launcher is mounted on the stern of a vessel. A launch tube projects out the back of the unit and over the water surface.

The AL12 Controller and a system computer are located remotely and serve to direct operation of the probe launches.

Probe data is sent to a separate expendable probe converter, then to the computer for display and storage.

AL12 Specification Sheet (979K)