- EcoCTD Open Project
- Current version v2.2
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An underway profiler for high-resolution ocean research
The EcoCTD is designed to couple physical (temperature, salinity, pressure) and bio-optical (chlorophyll-fluorescence, backscatter, oxygen, and others) measurements throughout the water column. It takes advantage of often under-used transit time to complete vertical profiles to up to 500 m at high resolution. It is generally operated from a light-weight, portable, winch, and can be towed at a ship speed up to 8 knots.
EcoCTDs have been succesfully used and characterized in the field, as part as both dedicated field testing, and large international research programs such as CALYPSO (ONR-funded) and S-MODE (NASA-funded).
Read about how to make and assemble an EcoCTD yourself, or contact us to have one made! Required hardware along with detailed instructions are provided so it is easy to make your own EcoCTD.
The EcoCTD Open Project is community-oriented. Suggestions, improvments, and modifications are all welcome and encouraged.
