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Flow algae mini boat system

Field measurement platform TRILUX (chl-a, turbidity, algae pigments) for nutrient studies
Flow algae mini boat system (Hydrological research infrastructure)
Flow algae mini boat system. © Syke

Equipment for freshwater research and projects

Basic information

Research: nutrient studies

System: Flow through system (pump, debubble, sensor) or manual system for high speed boats up to 30 km/h with hand held logging of GPS, chlorophyll, turbidity & phycocyanin values.

Location: Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), Vantaa

Detailed information

ALGAE-Wader Pro System: Consists of TriLux Chlorophyll-a, Phycocyanin and Turbidity and the Hawk (hand held logger wtih GPS recording), 5 m cable (1m available on request) and Profiling Cap

2125-138-PL ALGAE-Wader Pro System, 2217-031-PL Chlorophyll Secondary Standard, 2217-006-PL UniLux / TriLux Calibration Cell and Holder, Depth max 2000m for freshwater and coastal deployments, Calibrated for 0-100 µg/L (Chlorophyll a in acetone), Typically 0.1% of full range

Hawk handheld device to log data with battery

Calibration at site with samples

Includes travel bag: UniLux / TriLux Calibration Cell and Holder. Pump up to 24 l/min & debubbler 18 l/min

Parameters: Date/Time, GPS, Valid, Latitude, Longitude, Chlorophyll, Nephelometer, Phycocyanin, Battery, TriLux sensor (chelsea.co.uk)

Data: logging to the device

User requirements: easy to use

More information

Jari Silander

Leading specialist