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Summary
The CTD probe measures conductivity and temperature along a vertical transect through the water body. The measured parameter are used to calculate the salinity of the water. Additionally, up to 24 water samples can be taken in different water depths during the CTD measurements.
Manufacturer |
Seabird |
Model |
SBE911plus mit SBE32 |
Serial No. |
n/a |
Type |
CTD |
Role
|
Name
|
Data Scientist |
Rohardt, Gerd |
Data Scientist |
Wisotzky, Andreas |
Components
Name
|
Model
|
Type
|
Altimeter |
PSA-916 |
altimeter |
SBE32 water sampler |
SBE32 |
remote water sampler |
SBE3plus temperature sensor |
SBE3plus |
temperature sensor |
SBE4 conductivity sensor |
SBE4 |
conductivity meter |
SBE43 oxygene sensor |
SBE43 |
oxygen sensor |
Transmissiometer |
C-Star |
transmissometer |
Position
Origin Description: | The CTD unit is usually stored on the main deck. Electronics and the computer for operation are installed in the Mess- und Registrierraum. |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameters
Parameter
|
Sensor Output Type
|
Units
|
MeasurementProperties
|
conductivity |
conductivity |
S/m |
|
water temperature |
water temperature |
°C |
|
altimeter |
distance |
m |
|
transmission |
visibility |
% |
|
oxygen content |
oxygen |
ml/l |
|
pressure |
pressure |
dbar |
|
fluorescence |
fluorescence |
V |
|
Central geographical ship's position and time standard
Rawdata storage on board
Data archiving on land
Documentation