Attention:

Please note: The system runs continuously at all cruises. Support is given by the board electricians. Please ask them if you need specific info, or contact the responisple AWI scientist.

Summary

The Model 8050 pCO2 Measuring System is an autonomous analytical system for online measurement of the mixing ratio (partial pressure) of carbon dioxide in oceanic surface water and in the marine atmosphere.

Manufacturer General Oceanics
Model Model 8050 pCO2
Serial No. n/a
Type pCO2 Sensor
REGISTRY-Link ↪ REGISTRY (1398)

Contacts

Name Institution Role
Mario Hoppema Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research Data Scientist
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Owner
Hauke Becker Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Engineer In Charge

Components

Position

Infono xyz-position given, device located in G707
X0.0 (no unit given)
Y0.0 (no unit given)
Z0.0 (no unit given)

Data logging, storage and archiving

Logged parameters

Parameter O2ARegistry Output Type Unit
preliminary pCO2 pCO2 μatm
Type index unknown
preliminary xCO2 concentration μmol/mol
preliminary fCO2 concentration μmol/mol

Central geographical ship's position and time standard

Rawdata storage on board

Dship

Data archiving on land

Documentation