Integration of an Emerging Highly Sensitive Optical CO2 Sensor for Ocean Monitoring on an Existing Data Acquisition System SeaKeeper 1000(TM)
Abstract
The objectives of this document are: (1) Meet the challenging requirements for ocean pCO2 monitoring using an innovative sensor design based on high sensitivity fluorescence detection; (2) Assemble the system with low-cost optics and electronics in order to make it affordable enough (target cost <$1,000) to be deployed in greater numbers; (3) Make the entire system drift and calibration free by perfecting a patch renewal process using an innovative microfluidics-based approach; (4) Integrate the system into an existing platform system, the Seakeeper 1000 , to leverage already proven deployment systems readily amenable to autonomous operation (5) Test the reliability and robustness of the prototype system in the lab and open waters with our partners NOAA and Seakeepers International; and (6) Commercialize sensors with our industrial partner Fluorometrix Corporation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA555149
Entities
People
- Govind Rao
Organizations
- University of Maryland, Baltimore