Today has been successfully tested the vertical microstructure profiler, also known as VMP. After immersion at 3500m, where the pressure is 350 times that of air, VMP was returned to surface and located with its beacons and the Argos satellite system. At night the VMP emits a flash that allows you view it from the boat. When the ship approaches the VMP is fished by hooking the yellow ring. Already on board, the data of turbulence are downloaded from the VMP.

Deployment of the VMP

Fishing the VMP

Nice catch!