Regarding float life time, this series of deployments contains both extremes. On of them (6901984) did not work at all, while an other one holds the Dutch record in longevity. Float 6901979 was launched on October 27th, 2014, and is still working correctly after 10 years. On October 25th, 2024 it delivered its 362nd profile.
Trajectories of the Dutch floats launched in 2014/2015 in the south-western Atlantic Ocean.
List of Dutch floats from 2014/2015
A click on the float number brings you to an (external) page with up-to-date information about the float, including a visualization of the measurements.
| Float# | Start date | End date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6901978 | 22.10.2014 | 30.09.2020 | has gaps - grounding? |
| 6901979 | 27.10.2014 | ||
| 6901980 | 07.04.2015 | 13.09.2021 | |
| 6901981 | 15.04.2015 | ||
| 6901982 | 11.12.2014 | salinity sensor defect | |
| 6901983 | 17.12.2014 | ||
| 6901984 | 05.12.2014 | 16.12.2014 | This one didn't show up again after the second dive. |