Benthic lander

Benthic landers are observational platforms that sit on the seabed or benthic zone to record physical, chemical or biological activity.[1] The landers are autonomous and have deployment durations from a few days (for biological studies) to several years (for physical oceanography studies).

A benthic lander uses the eddy correlation technique to measure. oxygen flux in a benthic environment.
Two Benthic landers are prepared for a deployment during the Five Deeps Expedition

Benthic landers come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending upon the instrumentation they carry, and are typically capable of working at any ocean depth.[2] One type of instrumentation that is often utilized on benthic landers is an eddy correlation instrument that measures oxygen flux.[3]

See also

References

  1. Freiwald, André; Roberts, J. Murray (2005). Cold-water Corals and Ecosystems. Springer. p. 485. ISBN 3-540-24136-1. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  2. "Science Landers Flere, Skaff & Closp". fivedeeps.com. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  3. "Editorial Board". Progress in Oceanography. 92–95: IFC. January 2012. doi:10.1016/s0079-6611(11)00146-7. ISSN 0079-6611.
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