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Explorer Doppler Velocity Log
Compact and versatile DVL designed for small littoral vehicles

Explorer DVL

Teledyne RD Instruments' Explorer is the newest addition to our family of proven Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) products.

The new Explorer DVL is the long awaited solution to high quality navigation aboard small underwater platforms such as AUVs, gliders, disposable vehicles, inspection class ROVs, and diver platforms. The Explorer DVL has been designed specifically for this next generation of shallow water platforms requiring Teledyne RDI’s proven precision and reliability in a compact and versatile package.

The highly compact and versatile Explorer DVL provides: A versatile package with significantly reduced size and weight Highly efficient, low power, remote electronics designed to fit in a 4" ID hull Open architecture design capable of communicating with other onboard sensors, such as pressure, GPS, CTD, Gryro and magnetic compass Upgradable to include ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiling) capability Teledyne RDI's proven bottom-tracking algorithms and reputation as the leader in DVL technology, service and support.

Key Specifications
Frequency: 600 kHz
Max Depth: 300M
12 unique Explorer advantages >>click here

Datasheet
Download Explorer Datasheet >>click here

Download our complete navigation capabilities brochure (884 Kb PDF)
>>click here

Application Information
Explorer DVL Applications/Platforms
>> view applications

FAQs
Explorer DVL FAQs 
>>learn more
Product Features

The highly compact and versatile Explorer DVL provides:

  • A versatile package with significantly reduced size and weight
  • Highly efficient, low power, remote electronics designed to fit in a 4” ID hull
  • Open architecture design capable of communicating with other onboard sensors, such as pressure, GPS, CTD, Gryro and magnetic compass
  • Upgradable to include ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiling) capability
  • Teledyne RDI’s proven bottom-tracking algorithms and reputation as the leader in DVL technology, service and support

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Explorer DVL Applications/Platforms

Teledyne RDI's new Explorer DVL has been specifically designed for use on:
  • Small UUVs
  • Expendables
  • Gliders
  • Diver systems
  • Inspection class ROVs

Have an Explorer DVL application you'd like to share?
We'd love to hear from you! (And, as a token of our appreciation, we'll send you a special gift!)
Please fill in this brief project form and submit to Julie Harris at jharris@teledyne.com along with any photos or data you'd like to share. Short on time? Just ask us to call you to collect your project details.

>PDF Form
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Explorer DVL FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

Explorer vs. Workhorse  >>click here

More FAQs to follow soon.

Looking for more information?
Contact the Navigation Business Unit for immediate assistance. >>contact info

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