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FastOcean is a new multi-wavelength Fast Repetition Rate fluorometer for field and laboratory studies of phytoplankton photosynthesis and gross primary production.
This high performance, Fast Repetition Rate fluorimeter is suitable for use in a wide range of applications from the assessment of primary production within the world's oceans to environmental monitoring within reservoirs and rivers.
This third generation sensor is smaller, lighter and more capable than its predecessors, with integrated pressure sensor (FastOcean PTX).
Applicatons
- In situ estimation of gross primary productivity (GPP): With fully configured FastOcean-based system
- In vitro estimation of GPP: By combining FastOcean with the FastAct laboratory system
- Sea-truthing of satellite data: Using new algorithms for the estimation of GPP and light absorption
- Bloom detection: Employing three independently adjustable excitation wavelengths
- Toxicant detection: Using proven real time data analysis methods
- Phytoplankton cultures: Real time monitoring of growth rates
Key Features
- Third generation FRRf3: Smaller, lighter and more capable than its predecessors, with integrated pressure sensor (FastOcean PTX)
- New data analysis methods: Which remove the requirement for independent measurement of PSII reaction centre concentration for estimation of GPP
- Three excitation wavelengths: Independently controlled LED arrays for fluorescence excitation centred at 450, 530 and 624 nm
- FastPro8 GUI: Provides full control of in situ and in vitro systems, plus real time data analysis, presentation and archiving
- Stand alone or integrated: Internal data storage and full integration with the FastPro8 GUI allow FastOcean to be deployed in a wide range of systems and situations
- Extended dynamic range: From a combination of near infrared (NIR) enhanced photomultiplier (PMT), 16-bit ADC and auto gain
APPLICATIONS
Monitoring of Algal Production / Monitoring of Algae Growth - Monitoring & TestingOver the past 20 years active fluorescence has been widely adopted by the scientific community, ecosystem managers and crop growers as a rapid and non-invasive method of estimating photosynthetic performance within a wide range of organisms, including phytoplankton (microalgae and cyanobacteria), biofilms, benthic autotrophs (corals, macroalgae and sea grasses) and terrestrial plants. The main rational for applying active fluorescence is that changes in key fluorescence parameters can reveal the early onset of chronic and acute degradation of photosynthetic performance and subsequent growth, e.g. resulting from nutrient deficiency or the presence on one or more toxicants. Over the past 15 years we have been developing an active fluorescence technique called Fast Repetition Rate (FRR) fluorometry to monitor algae populations in the open-ocean, primarily to support climate and ocean modelling. » Read more » Contact now / Request quote |
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