Category: CTD-Rosette Ops

  • CTD Operations

    CTD Operations

    Since August 1993, CalCOFI has deployed a 24 bottle CTD-Rosette. The CTD-Rosette consists of two integrated components: the Seabird 911+ CTD electronic sensor array and carousel surrounded by a ring of 24-10 liter PVC bottles that collect seawater at various depths. The Seabird 911+ CTD electronic sensor array sends real-time data to a shipboard computer…

  • CTD Profiling

    CTD Profiling

    CalCOFI collects vertical profile data using Sea-bird Scientific software (Seasave V7) and a Seabird 911plusV2 CTD and deck unit. Our SBE 911plus CTD system includes: 9plus Underwater Unit and a 11plus V2 Deck Unit. Current sensor complement includes: • Dual Temperature – SBE 3plus • Dual Conductivity – SBE 4 • Dual Oxygen – SBE 43 •…