LabSTAF

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LabSTAF is a next-generation, intuitive Single Turnover Active Fluorometry (STAF) based system for evaluating phytoplankton primary productivity (PhytoPP).

How it works

With a high dynamic range, LabSTAF allows for measurements from extreme oligotrophic to mesotrophic, and even some eutrophic conditions. Using Single Turnover Active Fluorescence (STAF) to measure variable fluorescence of living phytoplankton cells enables the evaluation of primary productivity of phytoplankton (PhytoPP).

Where it works

Understanding the scale and scope of global phytoplankton challenges and opportunities requires accurate and efficient in-situ sampling and measurement. LabSTAF is trusted by scientific organisations responsible for monitoring and control, and commercial entities managing phytoplankton as an economic resource.

Phytoplankton primary productivity while at sea

LabSTAF is designed for ease of use, continuous operation, minimal intervention and rapid, accurate results. The robust portable system includes a solenoid valve unit, peristaltic pump and our Windows-based RunSTAF software. This provides for a wide range of experimental setups, manual control or highly automated unattended operation, real time data analysis and easy access to primary data. The LabSTAF system enables effective, efficient and accurate autonomous assessment of PhytoPP delivering vital in-situ PhytoPP data that is driving informed decision making. A proven method of scaling up productivity measurements in-situ. LabSTAFF compliments traditional surveys conducted via carbon-14 bottle incubations in controlled laboratory conditions at a fraction of the cost and effort.