These data show a subtle problem that is producing “fuzzy” salinity and oxygen data. While the overall shape of the profile appears reasonable, small spikes are present throughout the CTD cast. The black lines encompass a particularly strange spot where both salinity...
Science and Technology
HyperNAV Hyperspectral Radiometer
As remote sensing satellites orbit Earth, Sea-Bird Scientific and NASA are developing a tool to drift with ocean currents. The HyperNav, a combination of hyperspectral radiometers and a Navis profiling float, provides in-situ calibration and verification for ocean...
FRM4SOC Project
Scientists from around the world donned white jumpsuits and entered an unusual room. Inside, all furniture and walls were painted black, and very particular lamps emitted light directly into a device harnessed to a dark table. This was Laboratory Comparison Exercise 2...
Radiometer Calibration Transfer
Positive pressure and sticky mats shun light-scattering dust from a room in Philomath, Oregon—the site of a new brand new radiometer calibration facility. As Sea-Bird Scientific’s facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia (formerly Satlantic) shuttered its doors, radiometer...
Featured Posts
International Women in Engineering Day – Sydney Clark
We are excited to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day on June 23. This day is meant to celebrate women in STEM, and provide an opportunity to highlight women in engineering fields, who are still very much under-represented. In fact, according to the...
Announcing Our Updated Service Pricing Model
Sea-Bird Scientific is excited to announce a change in our service pricing model. Through this change, we can significantly improve service turnaround times, and our on-time delivery to you. Please see our below formal announcement: Have other questions? Please...
Celebrating Pride with Derek Piazza
We are excited to celebrate Pride Month in 2023 with our supporters, partners, and associates. Pride is a special month to us, as it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our commitment and support to the LGBTQIA+ community, something that is integral to the culture...