| The YSI CastAway CTD is a simple, lightweight hydrographic profiling instrument designed for quick and precise measurements. Within minutes, this multi-functional tool can gather conductivity, temperature, and depth profiles and then transmit data with Bluetooth technology upon retrieval. Weighing just one pound, this palm-sized.. Read more Posted in Sensors and Technology Tagged Bluetooth, CastAway CTD, conductivity, depth profiles, GPS, mixing zones, Product Spotlight, profiling, salinity, temperature, YSI Leave a comment
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Author Archives: Lake Scientist Staff
Product Spotlight: YSI CastAway CTD
Lake Victoria once ran dry, according to new research
| Africa’s largest lake is locally known as Lolwe, Sango, or “The Eye of the Rhino.” Westerners will be more familiar with the name Lake Victoria — given during the United Kingdom’s expeditions of the area. It’s easy to see why the first European explorers would name this body of water in honor of their queen... Read more Posted in Lake Physics Tagged Africa, climate, core samples, drought, Lake Victoria, research, samples 1 Comment
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Estuarine Monitoring — Old Woman Creek
| Project Overview Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of the few remaining relatively natural freshwater estuaries in the Great Lakes region. On the south-central shore of Lake Erie, Old Woman Creek and lake water mix to form a unique ecosystem. The 571-acre preserve provides critical.. Read more Posted in Application, Water Quality Leave a comment
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Weather Data – Predictive E.coli Modeling
| Project Overview The new Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) is located at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. TREC is open year-round, offering visitors an insight to what they can expect to experience at Presque Isle State Park and the surrounding Great Lakes Region. TREC also serves as a center for.. Read more Posted in Application, Water Quality 1 Comment
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