Support Equipment

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)

Also known as

ADCP

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) is a hydroacoustic current-measurement instrument that profiles water velocity through the water column. Commercial ADCP lines from Teledyne RD Instruments and Nortek are used in hydrographic survey and oceanographic work, including vessel-fit installations such as the Haixun 08 suite.

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), Current profiling instrument, Support Equipment

Image source: Commons ADCP Instrument Image

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Teledyne RD InstrumentsNortek
Built in: United StatesNorway
Type: Current profiling instrument
Service note: 1982-present commercial instrument class
Designed: 1982
Unit cost: Not publicly documented
Produced: 1982-present

survey sensor maritime

Specifications

Measurement principle: Acoustic Doppler effect
Primary output: Current velocity profiles through the water column
Typical deployment: Vessel-mounted, moored, or fixed-platform survey instrument
Documented uses: Hydrographic survey, oceanography, river flow monitoring, and wave measurement

Survey Vessels

Haixun 08 is publicly described as carrying ADCP gear as part of its ocean-measurement suite.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Haixun 08, Hydrographic survey and patrol ship, Naval Systems

Hydrographic survey vessel

The China Society article says Haixun 08 is equipped with ADCP gear as part of its ocean-measurement suite.

Sources: China Society: Haixun 08 survey equipment

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Used on survey vessels, moorings, and other observation platforms for current profiling and related ocean measurements.

Media

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) Videos

How to get started with your ADCP

Top 5 Reasons you need a Pinnacle ADCP

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) Images

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), Current profiling instrument, Support Equipment - view 1 — Source: Commons ADCP Cableway Image

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), Current profiling instrument, Support Equipment - view 2 — Source: Commons ADCP Deployment Image

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Sources

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCPs) at Teledyne MarinePublisher: Teledyne Marine | Note: Supports ADCP product background, the Teledyne RDI commercial line, current-profiling use, and the San Diego-based headquarters context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Understanding ADCPs: a guide to measuring currents, waves & turbulence with acoustic sensorsPublisher: Nortek | Note: Supports ADCP measurement principles and the use of ADCPs for currents, waves, and turbulence. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 China Society: Haixun 08 survey equipmentPublisher: China Society | Note: Supports Haixun 08 carrying ADCP gear as part of its ocean-measurement suite. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons ADCP Instrument ImagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the primary ADCP instrument image used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons ADCP Cableway ImagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the cableway ADCP gallery image used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Commons ADCP Deployment ImagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the deployment ADCP gallery image used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27