The SeaSave data visualization and processing software relies on a few factors in order to establish communications with your CTD and to process your data correctly. Some issues prevent good data from being displayed, while others will prevent communication entirely....
The ECO sensors primarily image a volume that is approximately 1 cm3, centered 1 cm off the face of the instrument. NOTE: This does not preclude return of photons from outside of this volume and in particular it is best that no fixed objects are in the field of view...
The SBE9/11+ system does not have the capability to support any instrumentation data or signals via its sea cable that are not directly connected to the SBE9+ CTD and associated carousels. There is a hardware upgrade on the 9/11+ system that provides a serial RS-232...
The JT4 bulkhead connector has two options a three pin connector and a four pin connector. If JT4 is a three pin connector, this indicates a standard connector configuration. If JT4 is a four pin connector, that means that the 9plus is configured for 9600 or 19200...
There are two optional modifications that can be done to your 9p at our facility (during service or as part of your original order) that will allow the 9p CTD to operate in freshwater deployments. The 9p's pump will not operate in freshwater without these options....
Oftentimes one will see data in their cast that looks erroneous or out of spec, but reviewing the timeline of each cast and the events which transpired can explain these jumps. If you are starting your cast while your CTD is on deck then the time during which the unit...
No, Sea-Bird does not perform low or narrow range calibrations on our CTDs. However, CTDs are used successfully in many freshwater environments.Conductivity calibrations performed at Sea-Bird are valid in the range of 0 – 9 S/m (or 0 – 7 S/m, as specified for some...
Conductivity cells are made of glass, which is breakable. If a cell is cracked, it typically causes a salinity shift or erratic data. However, if the crack occurs at the end of the cell, the sensor will continue to function normally until water penetrates the epoxy...
Overview This highlight was developed in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey. Sea-Bird Scientific interviewed Peter Davis, Ph.D., co-PI of the MELT project, as part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration at the British Antarctic Survey. Dr....
When service technician Jenn Wilson received an invitation from Schmidt Ocean Institute to join their 21-day expedition aboard Falkor (too), she knew it was a rare opportunity. She wasn’t just joining a crew - she was helping make history. The mission: to explore...
Overview This case study was developed in partnership with the University of Washington (UW) Ocean Technology Program. Sea-Bird Scientific partnered with Sasha Seroy, Ph.D. and a select group of students at UW to explore the use of the Deep SeapHOx™ V2 pH sensor in...