Description
Chelsea AutoSTAF PhytoPP


Chelsea AutoSTAF PhytoPP
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
Traditional methods of measuring primary productivity (algae) make acquiring good data for ocean science challenging:
- Satellite remote sensing methodology is the broadest large-scale method, but produces large errors, requires validation and is unable to probe below the surface
- Traditional methods such as C14 fixation are slow, expensive laboratory-based processes requiring handling and training protocols for radioisotopes, with extremely long incubation times of 8-24hrs.
WHATS THE SOLUTION?
Single Turnover Active Fluorometry (STAF) technology, provides a revolutionary new method to enable large-scale PhytoPP assessment. LabSTAF is the first of a range of STAF-based products from Chelsea technologies enabling large-scale analysis:
- Monitoring phytoplankton primary productivity using latest technology
- Unparalleled sensitivity allowing for measurements in extreme oligotrophic water
- Fully automated acquisition for continuous measurements
- Wide dynamic range providing reliable measurements in open oceans and lakes
- Advanced corrections as standard seven waveband excitation, baseline subtraction
- Compact and robust portable unit ideal for research vessels and outdoor locations
Key Features
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Key Features
- Measure – A fast, lightweight device to measure algal activity
- Automate – continuous automated data measurement
- Versatile – Suitable for use in all environments
- Precision – Wide dynamic range with extreme sensitivity at low biomass
- Practical – Low cost, robust portable unit designed to be operated by a single person
- Inform – Health, growth and type of algae datasets
Applications
- Analysis of the biochemistry and ecology of aquatic systems
- Verification of satellite data
- Facilitates measurement at scales from mesoscale eddies to oceanic fronts
- Climate change research and modelling
- Monitoring of algal bloom development and community structure
- Ecological monitoring to manage water catchments
- Identify and mitigate sources affecting water quality in catchments
- Quantitative assessment for the fundamental systems driving the global carbon cycle
- Measurement of PSII photochemical flux per unit volume (JVPII) to provide an upper limit to PhytoPP at high spatiotemporal scales
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