McLane profilers and samplers have been at work around the world for decades.
McLane manufactures time-series oceanographic profilers, samplers, and flotation. Their objective is to enable worldwide investigators to achieve their research and scientific goals by providing advanced, cost-effective instrumentation and mooring products.
Why McLane for Profiling & Sampling?
McLane enables worldwide investigators to achieve their research and scientific goals by providing advanced, cost-effective instrumentation and mooring products. ROMOR clients using McLane products have always come back to us satisfied.
Samplers
Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB)
The Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB) is an in-situ automated submersible imaging flow cytometer that generates images of particles in-flow taken from the aquatic environment.
The instrument continuously samples at a rate of 15ml of sea water per hour. Depending on the target population the IFCB can generate on the order of 30,000 high resolution images per hour.
Phytoplankton Sampler (PPS)
The Phytoplankton Sampler (PPS) is an autonomous particulate sampler that filters up to 24 individual water samples through 47mm filters. Samples are collected in user-defined time series to analyze trace metals, phytoplankton and suspended particles.
Remote Access Samplers (RAS)
McLane Remote Access Samplers (RAS) are designed to collect in-situ water samples in support of oceanographic research projects and environmental monitoring programs.
Environmental Sample Processor (ESP)
Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) provides in situ collection and analysis of water samples from the subsurface ocean. The instrument is an electromechanical/fluidic system designed to collect discrete water samples, concentrate microorganisms or particles, and automate application of molecular probes which identify microorganisms and their gene products.
Large Volume Water Transfer System (WTS-LV)
WTS-LV is a large volume single-event sampler that collects suspended and dissolved particulate samples in situ into a 142mm membrane filter. The WTS-LV allows for a choice of pump size and filter porosity for a range of specimen collection. Collection targets include chlorophyll maximum, particulate trace metals, and phytoplankton.
The WTS-LV dynamic pump speed algorithm adjusts as material accumulates on the filter minimizing risk of a damaged sample and improving battery life.
Profilers
Ice Tethered Profiler
The Ice Tethered Profiler (ITP) is an autonomous time-series instrument that vertically profiles the water column under the ice. The ITP collects in situ measurements of conductivity, temperature, and depth. Data is automatically transmitted in near real time via inductive modem. McLane has a list of integrated sensors for this instrument.
Integrated Sensor List
https://mclanelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MMP-Profiler-Integrated-Sensor-1.pdf
McLane Moored Profiler
The McLane Moored Profiler (MMP) autonomously profiles the water column in a time-series along a fixed tether.
McLane offers two MMP models: the standard and extended version. The extended MMP provides 50% more battery capacity and is 12.7cm longer than the standard MMP. McLane has a list of integrated sensors for this instrument.
Integrated Sensor List
https://mclanelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MMP-Profiler-Integrated-Sensor-1.pdf
Prawler
The Prawler (PRofiling crAWLER) is a low-cost, wave-actuated vehicle that moves along the mooring wire, collecting data from the surface to 500m of the water column. Data can include conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD), optical backscatter, and dissolved oxygen.
Flotation
Glass flotation seen with mooring recovery float.
Glass Flotation
McLane Glass flotation, depth-rated to 7,000m, is ideal for moorings and custom instrument design such as ocean-bottom seismology instruments. Flotation modules with 12” borosilicate glass spheres have 10 to 40kg of buoyancy and are protected by polyethylene, high visibility hardhats.
Glass Instrument Housing
McLane specializes in building custom instrument housings. Lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant, McLane Glass Instrument Housings based on the 12” glass sphere, are ideal for holding electronics, batteries, navigation devices and custom sensors.
Steel Flotation
McLane steel subsurface flotation is a cost effective solution to shallow water and coastal buoyancy requirements. With heavy steel construction and durable finish, our highly efficient buoys withstand the harsh ocean environment and strenuous deployment procedures.
Mooring Recovery Float
The McLane Subsurface Mooring Recovery Float has an optional xenon flash and radio beacon that makes it ideal for locating and retrieving subsurface moorings in all water depths.
