Mobile flow-through measurement system for monitoring environment
The Flow-through Measurement System is a mobile monitoring platform for high-resolution environmental observations in lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters.
The system combines continuous water quality measurements, greenhouse gas monitoring and hydrological observations with precise positioning, enabling efficient collection of spatially and temporally detailed environmental data.
Applications
The system supports a broad range of research and monitoring activities, including:
- Greenhouse gas measurements and modelling
- Water quality monitoring
- Hydrological studies
- Microplastic research
- Environmental impact assessments
- Vegetation mapping
- Collection of input data for environmental models
- Technology testing and validation
Why choose the flow-through measurement system?
- High-resolution environmental monitoring while underway or during profiling
- Continuous measurements of water quality, greenhouse gases and meteorological conditions
- Flexible platform that can be equipped for hydrological, microplastic and ecological studies
- Real-time data collection with cloud connectivity when required
- Complete workflow, from field measurements to data processing and analysis
Detailed information
Research: gas modelling, impact analysis and monitoring, microplastic studies, model input data, vegetation mapping
Main parts: Boat Alucat W8 catamaran (5m x 2.3, C-class) with a trailer 1300 kg, data collection systems (2 ldata loggers), options (plastic, current)
Features: line measurements (~25 km/h) and profiling (~20 m depth), 2-6 people, ~13 l/h (25 km/h speed), max. speed recommended 35 km/h.
Environment condition: C-class inshore boat < 2 m (Hs), typical -5 to 40 C (max. -40 to 60 C)
Sensors: flow through system (CO2, 2xCH4, water quality EXO), weather system + net radiation, PAR, CO2/air, high precision IMU/GNSS system, profiling (include also PAR system, depth, temperature), pollutant tracing (rhodamine)
Additional instruments: currents* (ADCP), micro plastic & optional (plankton and water quality imaging)
Accessories: Rugged PC, Portable Power station, dry suits, Lowrance HDS12-Live
Data: Cloud service in real time possible, data loggers in CSV and JSON formats (Python coded).
Data analysis too: Python codes (calibration, outliers, hydraulic delay, true wind calculations), in logger also possible
Material: Training material, system description & wirings, user manuals and guide, data analysis tool guide.
Location: Vantaa
User requirements: car (4WD recommended), driving license ABE, boat skills, introduction to system, water samples as needed
