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McLane Sediment Trap

McLane Sediment Trap

The Parflux Sediment Trap collects the export flux of settling particles in oceans and lakes. The wide collection funnel features a hexagonal grid top. The Sediment Trap stores samples in individual sample bottles. Sampling is pre-programmed or adaptively triggered from an on-shore device.

• Maximum depth: 7,000m (10,000m deep model available).
• Number of samples: 13 or 21 of 250mL or 500mL.
• Models: Standard models collect 13 or 21 samples, the Mk8-13 model is half the size of standard models and collects 13 samples of 250mL or 500mL.
• Options: Wet Sample Divider (WSD-10) to split wet samples, Ethernet communication, tilt sensor, and pressure sensor.

Key Features

Up to 25-hour mission duration

Speeds up to 4.2 knots

Increased module payload capacity

Search and recovery

Hydrography

Deep sea mineral exploration

Marine & Fisheries research

Mark 78 Sediment Trap Datasheet

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Mark 8 Sediment Trap Datasheet

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WSD 10 Datasheet

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