K/MT 236
Sediment traps are used to investigate the vertical flux of particles in a water column for deployment in both oceans and inland waters.
They are descended to a certain water depth where sinking particles are picked up through a funnel and then collected into sample bottles.
The collected material enables qualitative and quantitative investigations of its biological, chemical and mineralogical composition
Manufacturer

K.U.M. Umwelt-und Meerestechnik Kiel GmbH
Wischhofstr. 1-3, Geb. D5
24148 Kiel
Germany
+49 (0) 431-7209220
+49 (0) 431-7209244
Technical specifications
Depth rating | 6000 m |
Weight in air | 70kg (steel), 53kg (titanium) |
Max. deployed time | 12 months (optional 24 months) |
Operating temperature | -10 to 40°C |
Number of samples | 14 |
Bottle volume | 400 ml |
Pressure housing | - |
Power supply | 9VDC, 6 alkali 1.5V batteries |
Communications | RS232 |
Housing material | GRP sealed with special resin and titanium |