Biofouling protection for long-duration deployments
Designed to attach to a HydroScat-2 backscattering sensor, the HydroShutter-HS deploys a copper plate in front of the instrument windows. A suitable-equipped HydroScat-2 powers the motor at appropriate times to uncover or cover its windows as it collects data or sleeps. Like the HydroShutter-HR, it is also suitable as a submersible actuator for other applications.