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Why do ADCPs have multiple beams? ADCPs get 3D velocity profiles by using multiple slanted beams, with each beam pointing in a different direction The blue arrows in this diagram represent the water velocity, and the yellow arrows represent the velocity measured by each beam. Each ADCP beam detects motion parallel to that beam, meaning each beam measures a single component of the velocity (i.e. a one-dimensional velocity). By taking the vector measurements from at least three beams, an ADCP can add those vectors together and produce a 3-dimensional current velocity measurement. This illustration shows that concept with two beams, but at least three are required for a 3D measurement. Learn more about this concept in our ADCP guide: https://bit.ly/4eGQz2z

Have you seen our #AboutUs video? If you have, you might recognize some familiar Nortek faces. Our team at our HQ in Norway took time to show a glimpse behind the scenes of what a day at Nortek really looks like! Every Nortek instrument is made at our office outside of Oslo. Chances are, if you have a Nortek instrument, it was assembled, tested and packaged to ship by the same people you see performing those jobs in the video. To see the finished video, check out our About Us page: https://bit.ly/3YkqkcF

If you're new to taking current and wave measurements, or the oceanography world as a whole, there might be some questions you're afraid to ask. We're here to help! Maybe you're wondering how current and wave direction are defined. Currents are always given in the direction the currents are flowing 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔, while wave directions are always reported as the direction the waves come 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎. Our Support site is full of FAQs like this one that provide the groundwork when getting started in the world of ADCPs! https://bit.ly/3XYLv2r

Nortek will be exhibiting at #Hydro2024 in Rostock, Germany next month! Visit us at booth 51 to learn about the latest tech from Nortek. Don't miss our two presentations at the event on November 5th and 6th covering Nortek's vessel-mounted systems and DVLs. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information! Read more and check our other events: https://bit.ly/4exN6U9

Happy Friday from Nortek! We hope your weekend with your friends looks like this... but if not, we hope you still enjoy!

It's been a busy fall for global Nortek events! In addition to hosting several Nortek events, we've been exhibiting at shows worldwide. Our teams enjoyed catching up with customers at Oceanology Asia in Shanghai, Oceans 2024 in Halifax, and Rio Oil and Gas in Rio. It's been great connecting with everyone and learning about the latest projects. We hope to see more of you in the near future!

We’re Hiring! Nortek is constantly growing, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team! Right now, we have three exciting positions open: ◦ Support/Application Engineer – Navigation (Bærum / Trondheim, Norway) ◦ Software Developer for In-House Production and Test Systems (Bærum, Norway) ◦ Navigation Sales Engineer – Nordic Region (Bærum, Norway) If you’re passionate about marine technology and want to be part of an innovative team, this is your chance! Let’s shape the future of navigation and ocean research together. Learn more and apply here: Nortek | Explore Career Opportunities at Nortek (https://lnkd.in/dxBvVUEq)

Will you be attending the Ocean Biodiversity TechSurge tomorrow? Don't miss Caroline Simms' presentation on the use of Nortek ADCPs as part of biodiversity monitoring around offshore wind farms. Want to know more but won't be at the event? See where else you can find Nortek by checking out our events page: https://lnkd.in/gmVMYMkF

We recently wrapped up an incredible Nortek Day in Qingdao, China! Packed with insightful presentations on the latest generation ADCPs and DVLs, the event provided a perfect platform for learning and collaboration. The excitement continued with Nortek VM Day, where we demonstrated our technology in action - mapping strong tidal currents and capturing impressive data during the demo. A big thank you to the Nortek China team for making it all happen. 👏

The growth of offshore renewable energy sources requires reliable scientific data of the oceanographic environment. This can range from site surveys ahead of wind farm construction to ongoing monitoring of tidal turbines. How have you seen #OceanTech in use as part of the transition to renewable energy?