Alamo Program Data

Sampling Scenarios

Sampling strategies: Trade off between rapid sampling vs. longevity

Parameters: Frequency and Depth

Constraints: Descent Speed: 5 – 15 cm/s

Ascent Speed: 10 – 30 cm/s

More energy to go deep

More energy to ascend fast

5 – 15 minutes on surface for GPS & Iridium

500 meter profile requires about 4 hours

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