Microstar Specifications

Depth of Measurement

• 1 meter
  

Position

• GPS

Data Communication

• Iridium SBD with Iridium 9602 Modem

Standard Status Sensors

• Battery Voltage
• GNSS Positions (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou)
• Position Quality
• Deployment Status (float in/out of water)

Standard Battery Pack

• 12 V, 15 AH, Alkaline
  

Optional Status Sensors

• Internal Surface Sphere Temperature
• Drogue On/Off

Optional Sensors

• Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
• High Accuracy SST

Lifetime

• 1 - 24 months with standard battery pack, depending on sampling/transmit period

Deployment Options

• Manually from vessel, oil platform etc.
• Aircraft deployment

Diameter

• 8 in (20 cm)

Weight

• 5 lbs (2.2 kg)

Material

• ABS Plastic

Color

• White (Standard)
• Orange Top (Optional)

Protected Sea Surface Temperature (SST) Probe

• Yes

Sea Surface Temperature (SST) Probe Depth

• 3.5 in (9 cm)
  

Power Mode Switch

• Magnet

Type

• Radar Reflector Shape

Depth of Measurement

• 1 meter

Length x Width

• 48 in (122 cm) x 48 in (122 cm)

Weight

• 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) out of water

Material

• PVC frame with Nylon drogue

Drag Area Ratio

• Greater than 40

Tether

• 3/16 in (0.48 cm) Synthetic Rope

Drogue Opening Options

• Manual
• Automatic by water contact

Total Weight

• 10 lbs (4.5 kg)

Carrying Case (Optional)

• Zippered Nylon Bag

Sea Surface Temperature (SST)

Accuracy 0.1 °C, Range -5 to 40 °C

High Accuracy SST

Accuracy 0.05 °C, Range -5 to 40 °C