Plug the ends of the conductivity cell to prevent the cleaning solution from getting into the cell. Then soak the entire instrument in white vinegar for a few minutes. After scraping off the barnacles and marine growth, rinse the instrument well with fresh...
The BOSS was specifically designed for bolt-on integration with an Argo profiling float. As such, the design and telemetry interfaces are not set up for stand alone or real-time profiling.
The free-falling profiler is designed to profile away from a small boat or large ship to avoid any potential shadow effects. The instrument is deployed by hand from the leeward side of the vessel and allowed to descend while the vessel drifts downwind. When the...
In later SatView Versions, the Pressure Tare button is located under the ancillary view at the "package" level. To open the ancillary view at the package level: Notice the white section of the SatView main window - this is where your loaded instruments...
Wet-pluggable (also referred to as wet-mateable or MCBH) connectors, an option on all of our underwater instruments, may be mated in wet conditions (click here for a photo comparison). Their pins do not need to be dried before mating. By...
Sea-Bird Scientific has developed cosine collectors that are specifically designed to optimize performance in the intended media of operation (air or water). So in water irradiance sensors have cosine collectors that provide an excellent response in water but not in...
For a Sea-Bird CTD used with one of our Deck Units (SBE 11plus, SBE 33, or SBE 36), the electrical requirements of the armored cable are simple. Only one conductor is required (the armor is used as ground) and the total 2-way resistance (conductor plus armor) should...
Because the ISUS is an active optical instrument with an internal UV light source and spectrometer, gradual changes in the baseline spectra can occur. To check for instrument drift, we recommend users check the baseline prior to deployments by sampling an aliquot of...
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...
There are three main points to consider when making a new schedule:Power: if you are using a battery to power the ISUS, make sure you have enough battery capacity to cover the schedule you intend to use. The ISUS draws about 7 watts of power with the...
Sea-Bird Scientific at Ocean Business 2023Sea-Bird Scientific is excited to announce our exhibition at the Ocean Business Conference in Southampton, United Kingdom from April 18 – 20, 2023. Don’t forget to stop by and see us at booth #L9.We are excited...
We are more than ecstatic to announce the release of the NEW LED AC-S Spectral Absorption and Attenuation Sensor. It is the first of its kind, and a standalone transmissometer in the market. The AC-S provides in-situ optical data of beam transmission and absorption...
We're so excited to showcase Janelle Hrycik, PhD, a Sales Engineer here at Sea-Bird Scientific! A PADI certified diver, Janelle came to us with a BS in Marine Biology from Long Island University, and a PhD in Oceanography from Dalhousie University. Learn more about...