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ac-s Spectral Absorption and Attenuation Meter

In-situ beam transmission and absorption sensor over at least 75 wavelengths, with LED source, rated to 500 m or 5000 m.

Description

The ac-s provides real-time in-situ beam transmission and absorption over a minimum of 75 wavelengths for climate modeling, ocean color validation and carbon cycling. Its LED lamp has a known 10,000 hour lifetime and improved resolution in blue wavelengths.

Key features

  • Each WLED assembly undergoes a 48 hour burn-in, temperature and shock test
  • Depth rating: 500m, 5000m
  • Sampling: 4 scans/second
  • Resolution: 4 nm

Specifications

Wavelengthsminimum of 75
Depth rating500m, 5000m
Sampling4 scans/second
Resolution4 nm

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