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The XZ-Profiler
is a new
lightweight towed instrumentation package that has been specifically
designed for real time 2D mapping of chemical distributions and plumes
in coastal waters. An Acrobat light-weight tow vehicle model LTV-50 (Sea
Sciences) carries the instrument payload. The electronically
integrated suite of instruments includes the new SubChemPak
Analyzer with WET Lab's
ChemStar detector and a Model
SBE25 Sealogger CTD with auxiliary sensors (Sea-Bird
Electronics).
The SubChemPak Analyzer and its deck box have been
electronically configured to provide regulated underwater power and
serial data communication for all of the instrumental components that
comprise the XZ-Profiler.
This depth keeping or undulating chemical
profiling system is designed for towing at a speed of about four-five
knots.
Real Time
Parameters
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NO2,
NO3, PO4, NH3, Si, Fe, oxygen, pH, |
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Chlorophyll, irradiance, attenuation, |
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Salinity, temperature, density, pressure, |
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GPS,
sampling and bottom depths. |
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Click here to see some field results. |
