Attention:
Please note that the Automated Filtration for Marine Microbes (AUTOFIM_10001.125) requires experienced scientific staff on board. The system is not operated by the ship's crew. Announce operations with the Automated Filtration for Marine Microbes (AUTOFIM_10001.125) to AWI-Logistics prior to the cruise and clarify the data transfer after the cruise.
Summary
Automated and remote-controlled filtration system for marine microbes (AutoFiM) allows high resolution collection and filtration of marine or freshwater samples at defined time intervals or at defined stations for further molecular analysis of e.g. microalgae. Up to 5 Liters could be sampled and filtrated. In total 12 filters could be stored for about one week in e.g. lysis buffer until the sample plate has to be replaced. Device has its own water supply taking sea water from roll channel at ca. 5m depth.
| Manufacturer | iSiTEC |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Serial No. | 10001.125 |
| Type | small scale facility |
Contacts
| Name | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Katja Metfies | Alred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research | Engineer In Charge |
| Katja Metfies | Alred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research | Data Scientist |
| Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research | Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholz Centre for Polar and Marine Research | Owner |
| polarstern dship | Alfred-Wegener-Institute | dship connector |
Components
Position
| Origin Description: | no xyz-position given, device located in transverse thruster room |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Central geographical ship's position and time standard
The geographical ship's position is transferred via NMEA Client by DShip (starting December 2017).