Environment parameters (Water column)
These parameter describe the sound propagation properties of the water column.
•  Type = The variant type as defined for certain programming languages
–  VT_BSTR = Text string
–  V_R8 = double, 8 bytes
–  VT_I4 = Integer 4 bytes
•  R/O = Read only
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / WaterQuality
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This parameter specifies if the EK80 operates in fresh or salt water. 0 = Fresh water
1 = Salt water
  VT_I4 No
Example: 1
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / Temperature
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This parameter defines the water temperature. The value is used in the environment calculations. <0,40> deg C VT_R8 No
Example: 7
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / Salinity
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This parameter defines the water salinity. The value is used in the environment calculations. <0,40> PSU VT_R8 No
Example: 8.0
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / Acidity
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This parameter defines the water acidity. The value is used in the environment calculations. <7.8,8.2> pH VT_R8 No
Example: 8.0
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / DepthForSVandAbsorptionCalculations
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This parameter defines the water depth. The value is used in the Sv and absorption calculations.. <0,10000> m VT_R8 No
Example: 100
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / LatitudeForPressureCalculations
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This is the vessel’s geographical latitude. The value is used in the the pressure calculations. <0,90> deg VT_R8 No
Example: 45
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / SoundVelocity
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This parameter defines the sound speed. The value is used in the environment calculations. <1390,1700> m/s VT_R8 No
Example: 1483.9
OwnShip / EnvironmentData / SoundVelocitySource
Description Range Unit Type R/O
This parameter specifies if the sound speed is inserted manually, or if it is calculated by the EK80 based on the other parameters. Manual
Calculated
  VT_BSTR No
Example: Calculated