Marine instrumentation
We provide self-contained and automated tools
for multi-parameter data collection in the marine environment.
These tools are generally deployed from our research vessel , or
from other chartered vessels.
Our equipment is designed for reliability and
cost-effectiveness, operating in harsh conditions over long
timescales. Features include:
- high-frequency sampling in time and space
- "smart" technology, that enables conditional water
sampling
- in situ calibrations.
Towed bodies
"U-tow" is a ship-towed integrated system to measure spatial
variability in physical, chemical and biological parameters. It
enables complete plankton sampling, from micro- to zooplankton. It
also uses technology found on our SmartBuoys.
We also use a range of acoustic scanners and optical
tools.
Bottom landers
These tools use in situ, calibrated optical and
acoustic sensors to simultaneously measure physical, chemical and
biological parameters. Highly flexible tools, they are
application-specific but can be built and deployed for a variety of
monitoring and survey tasks.
- microloggers: designed for
automated in-situ measurements of sediment processes
- minipods: flexible
seabed landers for measuring near-seabed processes.
If you would like to know more about our range of marine
monitoring tools and how they could be used for your specific
requirements, please contact us.