Multi-parameter instrumentation to understand interactions of physical, biological and chemical processes in marine ecosystems

Emilie Dorgeville1, Anders Tengberg1,2, Nicholas Kamenos3, Heidi Burdett4, Jinhua Mao4 and Harald Tholo1, (1)Aanderaa Data Instruments, Bergen, Norway, (2)Chalmers University of Techonology, Shipping and Marine Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, (3)University of Glasgow, School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, Glasgow, United Kingdom, (4)University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Abstract:
Developments in electronics, telecommunication, optics and acoustics measuring techniques have opened new possibilities for long-term monitoring of the marine environment.

The intention of this conference presentation is to describe the use of a new type of compact instrument in some coastal projects and its benefits in climate change studies and carbonate system studies in natural environments.

The combination of current profiles, pH and pCO2 (based on optode technology), oxygen, conductivity, temperature, pressure, wave and tide is crucial for understanding the ongoing processes and for cross quality control.