Title :
Design and applications of a chemical sensor compatible with autonomous ocean-sampling networks
Author :
Kaltenbacher, Eric A. ; Byrne, Robert H. ; Steimle, Eric T.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
fDate :
10/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Autonomous ocean-sampling networks (AOSN) are under development to provide detailed descriptions of the ocean´s physical and chemical characteristics. Such networks require sensors capable of adaptive observations within dynamic geophysical and geochemical fields. We have developed a high-sensitivity spectrophotometric chemical sensor (SEAS) consistent with AOSN requirements. In this work, we describe the configurations and capabilities of SEAS and its potential role in an automated sampling network
Keywords :
chemical sensors; oceanographic equipment; spectrochemical analysis; spectrophotometers; adaptive observations; automated sampling network; autonomous ocean-sampling networks; dynamic geochemical fields; dynamic geophysical fields; high-sensitivity chemical sensor; spectrophotometric chemical sensor; Chemical sensors; Instruments; Light sources; Liquid waveguides; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Sampling methods; Sea measurements; Sensor phenomena and characterization;
Journal_Title :
Oceanic Engineering, IEEE Journal of
