Time-Series Sediment Traps
Time-series sediment traps were the original McLane Research Laboratories
product line when the company was founded in 1983. Since that time the
hardware and software have continuously evolved in response to new
knowledge and new technology to achieve the mature instrument design
available from McLane Research today. McLane sediment traps collect and
protect multiple samples of settling particles, autonomously following a
user defined schedule. McLane PARFLUX sediment traps are the finest
instruments of their type available in the world today.
13-cup sediment traps are typically provided with 500 ml sample bottles,
while 21-cup sediment traps may have both 250 ml and 500 ml bottles.
The McLane software provided with these systems makes them easy to use, yet
flexible and robust in support of your scientific goals. The operator has
complete control over the collection schedule. McLane is always available to assist and
provide operational advice. The User Manual (listed below) includes photos, a sample deployment, and complete maintenance information.
Special Options
Sediment Traps are available with tilt sensors that monitor the orientation
of the trap in a mooring array. A time history of instrument tilt is
logged and included in the data file for each physical sample.
The multi-disciplinary approach commonly taken in the analysis of sediment
trap samples has made a precision, wet-sample divider nearly as important
to the project goals as the sediment trap itself. The McLane WSD-10
quickly and semi-automatically produces 10 equal aliquots from the contents
of a single sample bottle.
